Vegetarian Recipes

Try another palak recipe that is popular in India – Palak kofta! It is a delicious dish that tastes well with roti and other Indian breads as well as varieties of rice dishes.

Eating on banana leaves is common in India. In functions, instead of using throw away plastic and paper plates people serve using banana leaves which are biodegradable and adds value to soil. Eating on banana leaf is healthier for various reasons. In addition, it increases food taste by adding unique flavor to the dishes. Do you know, banana tree parts are also used in dishes?

Here is a delicious chutney recipe you should try this season. Tinda belongs to Cucumber family, It is also known as tindora, tondekai or Coccinia.  One can prepare varieties of dishes using tondekai – vanghi bath or spicy rice bath, curry, can be used in mixed vegetable curry or one can prepare delicious chutney. Like cucumber tinda serves zero calories and is good for weight loss.

Guava and mango both are most loved fruits. Raw mango is used for making pickle, chutney, rasam and many other dishes. Unlike raw mango, raw guava is not much used in dishes.

Black eyed peas are bean seeds rich in protein. It is much desired ingredient for vegan cooking. These bean seeds contain flavonoids which are antioxidants and help body to fight free radicals. With these, it is also source of good amount of fiber and helps to feel full stomach for longer time. It is believed that these beans are good for heart health,

Here are two fun ways to eat your fruits. Kids will love this for sure and they get all the benefits from various types of fruits.

In Asian countries Bamboo shoot is a delicacy. Young sprouts of bamboo called “bamboo shoots” are used as food. It is added in soups, salads, pickle, and various types of curries. In India, both in NE India and Southern states, during monsoon season bamboo shoots are available in abundance.

This year is International Millet Year.  All varieties of millets that we come across are much nutritious than we think. One of the common millet Foxtail Millets (also called Kangni in India) tastes better with different types of recipes. This Pongal try foxtail millet pongal. Like other millets this also provides less glycemic index, good for diabetes, for heart and nervous system, boosts immunity and is rich in both zinc and magnesium along with fiber.