Indian cooking

Potatoes and Peas Curry – Easy Vegetarian Recipes

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Aloo matar is a very common Indian dish which can be prepared with or without gravy. Here is a little twist to our usual dry sabji.
Other Simple Indian vegetarian recipes worth trying:

– Potatoes and Peas Curry with Gravy
– Bombay Potatoes Recipe
– Achaari Aloo Recipe
– Mix Vegetable Recipe

Ingredients/ Method
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 small piece of onion chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic chopped
2-3 chopped potatoes
1 tsp turmeric
Salt per taste
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 cup of peas
1/3 cup water to cook
200 gms of grated paneer ( Indian cottage cheese)
1/2 tsp Dry Mango Powder
1/2 tsp kasoori Methi ( dried fenugreek leaves)
1/2 tsp Garam masala

1. Heat Oil in a pan and fry some cumin seeds, onions for a min.
2. Add 2-3 cloves of garlic chopped. Mix well. Add 2-3 chopped potatoes.
3. Add Spices. Mix and add peas. Add water. Cover and cook until 80 % done ( almost done)
4. Add grated panner. Mix well. give another 2-3 mins.
5. Finish off with mango powder, dried fenugreek leaves and garam masala. Serve warm with Roti

Creamy Vegan Mix Vegetable Soup – Soup of the day

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Easy one pot soup with plenty of nutrition and lots of flavour. This tasty soup is perfect for weekday lunches or light dinner. Give a go to our other delicious and healthy soups as well.

Ingredients/ Method

1/2 cup Red lentils
1 large onion chopped
Lots of chopped ginger (1/4 cup)
3-4 cloves of garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic paste
You can use Vegetables of your choice like carrots, turnip and celery etc (Rough Estimates)
1 cup carrots
1 cup spinach
1 cup broccoli
1 cup celery
1 cup Kale
1 tsp turmeric
Pepper for seasoning
3-4 cups of water ( just enough to cover the veggies)

– Add everything in the pressure cooker and cover with water.
– Mix well and close the lid.
– Cook for 3-4 whistles and then turn the heat off.
– When cooker cools down, open the lid and blend everything with the handheld blender.
-Garnish the soup as desired and serve warm.

More easy, homemade vegan Recipes:

– Zucchini Pasta Recipe – Vegan Recipe
– Vegan Chickpea Curry
– Vegan Kebabs Recipe
– Rice Vermicelli Recipe – Vegan

Easy Homemade Potato Soup – Soup of the day

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Potato soup can warm you up on the coldest of days. Its quite comforting, easy to prepare and who doesn’t love potatoes. I love the chunks of potatoes in this recipe, they give so much body to the soup.
Check out some other yummy Potato based dishes:

– Potato Broccoli Masala Recipe
– Hot and Spicy Indian Potatoes
– Pan-Fried Potatoes recipe

Ingredients/ Method

8-10 small potatoes ( I used Petite merlot for the recipe). If you are using bigger ones, use 4-5.
2 tbsp oil
1 small onion chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic
salt per taste
5-6 cups of water
1 tsp seasoning pepper
1 tsp crushed cumin seeds
Cilantro and green onion for garnish

– Heat oil in a pan and add onions and garlic. Add salt and cumin.
– Fry onions for 3-4 mins. Add potatoes and cook them for 4-5 mins. Add water and bring it to boil. Turn the heat down and let potatoes simmer for 15-20 mins ( depending on the quantity you are preparing)
– Season with pepper. Garnish with cilantro and green onions and serve.

Easy Green Peas Soup Recipe – Soup of the day

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Need fiber rich but light lunch then turn to this Green Peas soup. Another great one pot soup recipe.
Love Soups? Don’t forget to check out our Tried and Tested Soup Recipes

Ingredients/ Method

1 cup of whole Green Peas ( I used dried variety so soak them in water overnight)
1 cup chopped Onions
1 tbsp grated ginger
2-3 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
Salt Per taste
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
4-5 cups of water
1/2 tsp pepper
Optional- Cilantro as a garnish

Method:

– Soak peas in water overnight ( unless using fresh or frozen kind)
– Heat some oil in a pressure cooker. Fry some cumin seeds. Add onions and ginger
– Stir for a min. Add peas. Add spices. Add water.
– Cover the lid and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
– When the cooker cools down, open the lid and blend the peas.
– Add pepper and cilantro. Serve Warm.

Indian Snack Recipes – How to make Bread Rolls?

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Bringing to you a popular Indian snack called Bread Rolls which is flavourful and easy to make. Do give it a try and let us know your experience.

Ingredients/Method

For the stuffing: 3-4 boiled potatoes
1/2 small onion chopped
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp grated ginger
Salt per taste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp amchur- Mango Powder
1/2 tsp ajwain ( Carom seeds)

Oil for frying
Loaf of bread
water for dipping slices

Method:
– Prepare the stuffing by combining stuffing ingredients
– Remove the end portions of the slices. Dip each slice in water to just make it wet. Remove the excess water
– Fill the slice of bread with potatoes. Close and seal. Once all rolls are ready.
– Heat some oil in a pot. Deep fry rolls. Soak out the excess oil by putting them on paper towel.
Serve with chutney of your choice.

Easy Okra And Radish Soup Recipe – Healthy Lunch Ideas

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Bringing to you another vegan, gluten free soup which is easy to make, tastes great and can be stored easily.

Ingredients/Method

2 cups of Okra (chopped)
1 cup of Radish (Mooli)
2-3 tbsp of oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 small onion chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic chopped
Salt Per taste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp chickpea flour ( besan)
1 cup of tomato pulp
1 tsp seasoning pepper.

– Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter for 30 secs and add onion+ garlic.
– Mix in spices. Stir well. Add Radish. Fry for 2-3 mins.
– Add Okra in the pan. Prepare a mixture of chickpea flour and water. Set aside.
– Add tomato pulp after few mins. Let everything cook for few more mins.
– Add water and chickpea flour mixture.
– Bring soup to boil and let it simmer for 15 mins or so.
– Serve Warm.

Check out some of our other delicious Okra (a.k.a Lady finger, bhendi, Bhindi Recipes)
– Okra Curry
– Okra Masala
– Indian Okra Recipe- Bhindi Do Pyaza
– Stuffed Okra Recipe
– Aloo Bhindi Masala

Easy Sweet Potatoes Stew Recipe

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Here is an easy but super delicious, flavourful sweet potatoes stew with plenty of dry fruit to keep you warm and filled during cold winter days. If you love Sweet Potatoes then also check out:
– Vegan Sweet Potato Mash
– Sweet Potato Fries
– Sweet Potato Chips
– Sweet Potato Cutlets – Fritters

Ingredients/Method

1 large sweet potato
1/2 cup dry fruit of your choice (I used combination of cashew, almonds, walnuts and pistachios)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 small onion
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin powder

– Dry roast nuts and set them aside.
– In hot oil, fry some onions and garlic with paprika and salt.
– Add sweet potatoes, cumin and cinnamon. Mix in 1/2 the quantity nuts and fry for 4-5 mins.
– Add water and bring to boil and then let simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.
– Garnish with rest of the dry fruit and enjoy on a cold rainy or chilly winter day.

How to make Zucchini Pasta Dinner? Easy Recipe Ideas

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Here is an interesting twist to your regular pasta meal.. its zucchini pasta/ noodles which can be spiced up with sauce of your choice. This is a healthy, gluten free, vegan recipe worth a try.

Ingredients/Method

2 medium size zucchinis
3-4 Tomatoes
3-4 cloves of Garlic
1 large Onion
2-3 tbsp oil
Salt per taste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil

– Prepare Zucchini Spaghetti by using veggie twister.
– Heat Oil in a pan. Add onions and garlic.
– Stir and add salt. Add other spices. Fry onions for 2-3 mins.
– Add tomatoes. Cook tomatoes until tender.
– Add zucchini. Mix well and cook until done.
Optional – Keep vegan or add cheese of your choice and enjoy.

More delicious Zucchini recipes:

– Zucchini Soup Recipe
Zucchini Potato Masala Recipe
Easy Zucchini Chutney Recipe

Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes Stew Recipe – Healthy Lunch Ideas

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Super delicious, flavourful roasted tomatoes and eggplant stew..you can blend it to make it soup or enjoy it as a stew. I liked it either way. Hope you will give this recipe a try and will share it with friends and family too. If you like eggplants then do try our eggplant chutney or tasty eggplant curry.

Ingredients/Method

1 large Aubergines/ eggplants/ brinjal
3-4 tomatoes
1-2 tsp salt ( adjust per taste)
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp curry powder
3 -4 tbsp oil
1 large ( or 2 medium size onions)
1 tsp cumin seeds/ Jeera
3-4 cloves of minced garlic
Cilantro for garnish

Method:
– Preheat oven to 425 F. Roast tomatoes and eggplant for 40 mins. These eggplants and tomatoes have been cut in bite size pieces and seasoned with spices. Turning half way through.
– When they are done. set them aside. In a pan, heat some oil and fry onions and garlic. Mix in eggplants and tomatoes. Mix well.
– Add water and bring to boil. Season with pepper and add coriander seeds. Serve over rice.

How to make Veg Mulligatawny Soup? Soup of the day

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Healthy, creamy, flavourful soup Mulligatawny with hint of curry spices is not only easy to prepare but will also keep you full for hours.
Here is my version of the recipe.

Ingredients/ Method

1/4 cup Rice
1/2 cup Lentils of your choice – I am using split green peas
1 large onion chopped
small piece of chopped ginger
3-4 cloves of garlic
Vegetables of your choice like carrots, turnip and celery
1 tsp curry powder
2-3 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
Salt per taste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 cup coconut milk
3-4 cups of vegetable broth

– Soak rice and lentils in water for at least 30 mins.
– Heat oil in a pot/pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds.
– Add onions, ginger , garlic and salt, turmeric and chilli powder. Fry for 2-3 mins.
– Add veggies and fry for 2-3 more mins. Add rice+ lentils.
– Add curry powder.
– Add 3-4 cups of veg broth and cup of coconut milk.
– Mix well and close the lid.
– Cook for 3-4 whistles and then turn the heat off.
– When cooker cools down, open the lid and garnish the soup as desired and serve warm.

** Soup does thickens up on standing so feel free to add water when you eat it at a later time or add more brother/coconut milk to make it thinner.

Like homemade Soups? You got to try our amazing Hearty Brown Rice Soup or Healthy Cabbage Soup Recipe.