I grew up in the central parts of India, known for extreme temperatures in both summer and winter. In India, frozen vegetables are not very common, apart from say green peas. We mostly ate and still eat in-season veggies that are locally grown. So Palak Paratha was mostly a seasonal dish. The ‘exotic vegetables’ like…
Coconut Rice – Vegan Indian Rice Recipe [Meatless Monday]
Coconut rice is inspired by South Indian cuisine. We have a sweet coconut rice in Maharashtrian (my native) cuisine called Narali Bhat, which I am not very fond of. I had mulled over a savory version for a long time. I had heard of Thengai Sadam, a savory coconut rice made in South India. I…
Mushroom Lentil Burger – Meaty Vegetarian Burger
Mushroom Lentil Burger is a dense, meaty, flavorful vegetarian/ vegan burger made with real food ingredients. Most carnivores will shudder at the thought of a veggie burger. Potato patties or Aloo Tikkis in another form are all the rage in India, or have been. Brands like McCain or Yummiez are trying to bring a frozen…
Spinach Enchiladas with Homemade Chipotle Enchilada Sauce
You gotta love enchiladas! What is not to like, pray tell me. Corn tortillas stuffed with anything you like on this earth, smothered in a spicy sauce and topped with cheese. Bake in the oven until it bubbles and everything gets happy together, and the cheese melts and becomes slightly crusty? Veggie enchilada choices are…