From unique to common vegetables and beans and lentils, there are so many tasty Indian vegetarian recipes to choose from.
This has been a humbling meal for as long as I can remember. A simply spiced Moong Dhal which is hassle-free to rustle up and full of flavour. It brings back fond memories from my childhood, as I remember my mum used to make this weekly (on a Thursday!!). It was so delicious that I’ve […]
One taste of this potato curry and you’ll keep wanting more! Fararli potatoes is a gratifying and wonderfully simple curry to put together. It’s well known to many Gujarati people and coming form a Gujarati household, my mum made this often. We ate this with chappati, salad and a dhal of some sort. I remember
This recipe is dedicated to both my boys. One loves paneer and the other loves a makhani (buttery) curry. So what better than to make them a Paneer Makhani. This is a mild curry with a low level of heat, but if you’re anything like me and prefer a curry with a bit of heat,
This is one healthy and flavoursome vegetarian keema curry! If you’re looking for a simple recipe packed with protein and lots of spice, this is the perfect go-to dish. Over the years we’ve always enjoyed the meat version, lamb keema curry, made similarly to this recipe, minus the quorn. More recently however, we’ve been trying
What a healthy and extremely tasty vegetable curry! This dry, pan-fried gobi matar (cauliflower and pea curry) is a super quick meal option. Perfect for all the family to enjoy, it’s packed full of nutrients and ready in under 30 minutes. This meal certainly won’t leave you feeling bloated or guilty. As I found, the
What a delightful curry! Matar Paneer is made with paneer cheese and peas in a creamy masala sauce and originated in North India. Although decadent and deliciously rich, you can rustle this up as a week day meal. It’s simple, satisfying and can be served with buttered roti, naan or rice. It uses classic whole
If you’re looking for an easy weekday meal, then look no further, this vegetable masala frittata is satisfyingly delicious. It’s an enjoyable and healthy meal that goes well with vegetables or a salad. Although it’s not one of my indulgent recipes, this meal is one of those dishes that gives you that clean, healthy eating
Diwali is one of the most popular festivals celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world. It’s a celebration of good versus evil and known as the The Festival of Light. At this happy time, many households will cook up a feast with snacks, delicious meals and desserts. I’ve rounded up some of
If you’re looking for fast and simple comfort food, this is it. Saag Aloo is a dry curry made with potatoes and leafy green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli and/or kale. My recipe uses maris piper potatoes and baby spinach leaves and has a shorter cooking time compared to a traditional saag dish. Mindful of
Another experiment using pumpkins and I must say, I’m really enjoying cooking with this vegetable. My trial in making curried lentil and pumpkin soup did just the trick to warm me up after an energetic mid-morning run. As the air becomes chillier, I’m turning away from salads and cold foods, to more warming meals. This
Spinach is such a versatile vegetable and I absolutely love it. I often use it in most cuisines, let alone Indian food. My version of Palak Paneer is made with baby spinach leaves and Indian paneer cheese in a mild creamy tomato based sauce. It’s similar to Saag Paneer, but this variation is made with
Made from black gram lentils, this hearty and filling dhal is comfort food at its best! Popular in Punjab, North India, Dhal Makhani is also known as ‘Maa Ki Dal’ or ‘Urad Dhal’. It certainly doesn’t disappoint and with only a few spices it’s relatively easy to make. Whether you’re making it in a saucepan,
If I ever talk about making a full on Indian meal, my boys will always want mushroom pakora as their ‘starter’. It’s most certainly a crowd-pleaser and ready in no time at all. I don’t tend to deep-fry often, however, as a treat, these little mouth-watering morsels of battered mushrooms are just to too tempting.
This has to be one of my top 5 vegetarian curries. My variation of Chickpea and Spinach curry is made using mustard seeds and creamed coconut and has wonderful South Indian flavours to it. Not only is it wholesome and satisfying, it’s a great source of protein and gets your veggies in too. It’s a
After a mega tasty take-away from our local Indian restaurant, I had to recreate this Garlic Black Pepper Mogo. I’ve made is so many times now and absolutely love it!! Mogo isn’t a common vegetable you’ll find in the fresh section of your local supermarket, you may however get this from the frozen section in
An under-rated ingredient in my opinion and not many are familiar with Okra, let alone this Okra Masala (Bhindi Masala) dish. Most commonly known as Lady’s Fingers, this long, green fruit of the Abelmoschus esculentus plant, is often thought of as a vegetable. Growing up, I have to admit Okra wasn’t my cup of tea,
