…not fast but only observe partial fast or abstinence, do consume Pez with vegetarian pickles and seafood accompaniments. Today’s post is especially for Holy Week. You can cook Pez with any rice you like as all may not have access to the Goan Parboiled Rice (Ukde Tandool). Ingredients: 2 cups Goa Parboiled Rice (Ukde Tandool) 1 ½ litres Water or as needed (depending on how thin you want the gruel to be) Salt to taste Procedure: Pick, wash and soak…
…you love and customize it according to your palate and preference. Make it vegetarian or add stock and meat as per your choice. Who may I ask can resist a bowl of Manchow soup? Did you have your soup today? You can even have it as your light dinner. Hot and spicy or mild it is always welcome topped with deep fried crunchy noodles. 🙂 Ingredients: 1 tender Chicken Breast; boiled & shredded or diced 5 cups fresh Chicken Stock 2 Bouillon Cubes 1 f…
Sarson ka Saag is a traditional gem in the bouquet of authentic Punjabi vegetarian cuisine. It is the pride of Punjab and every Punjabi loves it. Sarson and Bathua are grown and available in the winter so that is the time it is used to make saag. Sarson is mustard in Punjabi and Hindi. The word “Saag” is greens. In the villages of Punjab it is slow cooked on wood fired clay stoves.To prepare it the traditional slow cooked way, you need tremendou…
…ite saucein advance so that you can use it at short notice. It is a simple vegetarian soup which needs a few minutes to prepare and less than 20 minutes to cook. This rich, smooth and creamy soup requires few ingredients and is perfect at any time of the year. It can be made with fresh or canned spinach but it is always better to use fresh ingredients to enjoy and relish its goodness. The texture and the luscious green color of the soup will be ap…
…It brightens up many of our weekends with fabulous pooris and is a welcome vegetarian treat after a tiring and hectic week. Sometimes, we include this preparation of Potatoes and Peas Gravy in our celebratory parties too. I am happy to share this recipe for Aloo Matar Gravy / Potatoes & Peas Gravy which is very dear to me and I hope it will be to you as well when you dig into this sumptuous delight. 🙂 Relish it with pooris, rice, pulao or any…
…school. It is a light meal for weight watchers as well. If you prefer them vegetarian then they are loaded with vitamins but you can add an element of proteins by including chicken, sea food, egg omelettes or any of your favorite meats. If you are considering a family get together or a fun weekend with family or friends then you can get your loved ones involved in the activity by making them fix their own special spring roll or preparing exclusive…
…pick most of them & use them in various combinations to make special vegetarian, fish, seafood & poultry meals. My family loves Chinese food too & we have it very often. The novelty in this dish is the Pineapple. The sweetness & tanginess of the pineapple just lifted up this sumptuous gravy. We enjoyed it with Egg Hakka Noodles & it felt great to see happy & satisfied faces.. Do try this dish & let me know your…
…been a great source of encouragement. Try this delicious sandwich – a good vegetarian dry lunch or evening snack. J Ingredients : ½ bunch fresh Coriander 1/4 bunch fresh Mint ½ cup fresh Coconut ½ tsp. Cumin seeds 3 cloves Garlic 2 green Chillies 1 sprig Curry Leaves 1 tbsp.Tamarind extract or paste 1 tsp. Lime juice 1 tsp. Sugar (optional) Salt to taste Water (as required) Method : Discard roots of the coriander & retain the leaves with the…
…with a main meal as an appetizer. Many a time it is served as a part of a vegetarian thali & also at weddings. It is a very fulfilling snack & I like to relish it when I am relaxing with a book/novel or having a cool weekend at a hill station or just lazing around which is very rare!! With people giving importance to health food the poor pakoda is looked down upon but nevertheless, I still love pakodas/bhajias & have it in moderation…
…vegetables. It is also available in restaurants with chicken or just plain vegetarian. It is not served at happy occasions but because of its popularity it is sometimes served at weddings & Navjotes. Dhansak is very tasty, healthy & full of nutrition. It is mildly spicy, pleasantly sweet & aromatic. Dhansak is perfect to serve at a party & it is one of our favorites. I have enjoyed this dish at many Parsi homes, Parsi occasions &am…