What could be more Puneri than the Matar Karanji? Fresh, vibrant green peas, mildly spiced and mixed with coconut, stuffed in a crunchy pastry cover. Once you taste this Matar Karanji, I guarantee it will become your favorite pick-me-up or party snack. How is the Matar Karanji different from the Matar Kachori? Apart from the…
Appetizer Recipes
Recipes for vegetarian appetizers from Indian, Italian, Asian, Mexican, American cuisines
Turkish Lentil Kofte with Creamy Red Pepper Dip
These red Turkish Lentil kofte or Kofta are so versatile you could call them lentil balls or lentil bites. Or meatless meatballs? But before that, an announcement. I am pleased to announce that my book Rice Bowl topped the charts and achieved the honor of being #1 Bestseller in the Amazon Kindle store in Indian cooking…
Mango Infused Chili Paneer – BBQ Inspired Recipe
If you are a vegetarian in India, you better love paneer. Because paneer is the star of many veggie dishes, and a premium ingredient. Most restaurant menus are studded with paneer this and paneer that. Until you start wondering whether all the vegetables have gone on strike. Luckily for me, I do love paneer. In…
7 Layer Nachos – Best Vegetarian Nachos
7 Layer Nachos, as the name suggest, has 7 scrumptious layers. But you can add or remove any layer according to your liking. This is my vegetarian version of a Nachos Supreme, and believe me, it will feel a crowd and make it kiss your feet. Nachos are always a party favorite. It is the…
Paneer Satay with Peanut Satay Sauce – Step by Step Recipe
Hello my friends. After a back breaking June, I promised to have some fun posts in July. And here I am with everyone’s favorite bar-be-cue! It is the month of Ramadan and Iftar parties and Iftar food walks are being talked about. There is not much vegetarian food here, other than the phirnis or sweets….
Paneer 65 Recipe – Simple Indian Appetizer
The ‘65’ dish has always eluded me. Hyderabadis are crazy about it. I have many a friend from the Charminar city who has waxed on and on about Chicken 65. But whenever I have seen it served, it has always been suspiciously red, either with color or chili. Since I do not care for them,…
Lasooni Paneer Tikka/ Malai Paneer Tikka with Saffron Rice
I have blogged about paneer tikka or tofu tikka earlier on the blog. For those that came in late, Paneer is Indian Farmer’s cheese made from fresh whey. It is not aged or salted and also does not have any rennet etc. added to it. It is popularly known as cottage cheese in India, but…
Crispy Sev Recipe for a Crackling Diwali
Crispy Sev is the Indian alternative to potato chips. Our Gujrati brothers and sisters are known for their love for their Fafda and farsan. But I say this love for farsan reaches the corners of India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Gujrat to Arunacahal. We love our sev – that spicy, crunchy snack that can…
Bengali Green Peas Kachori Recipe
In India, winters are mild and the time when we have a whole bounty of vegetables. Carrots and green peas are some of the most popular winter vegetables giving rise to the popular Gajar ka Halwa and several delicacies made with the fresh, vibrant green peas. When you think green peas, you probably think of…
Sweet Corn and Scallion Dumplings Recipe
Dumplings, the Chinese kind that is, have to be the simplest thing to make. Very similar to an Indian karanji or Mexican empanada, they can be dished up steamed or fried. I personally love the steamed ones because I can eat them without any guilt. And I really do prefer them that way. What is…