The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook

Taro is commonly found throughout India and is widely used as a staple food. It is one of the earliest crops and made its entry into India before the potato, which is relatively recent. Taro has historical references in the Vedas and early AyurVedic writings. It is a very easy crop to grow, both in the lower wetlands and on higher altitudes, making it a very hardy and versatile crop. Every culture in India utilises this vegetable in its root form, and some even incorporate the leaves into...

The art of stuffing vegetables, or meats and whole animals is very old. It derives from the concept that the stuffed item imparts its...

Everyone loves a briyani, it is the "king" of rice dishes. Most biryani featured is usually a meat (lamb or chicken) biryani. There is a...

One of my favorite vegetables is lotus root. I love the slightly crunchy texture and the subtle flavor it has. I always order it when I...

I am usually accused of using very hard-to-find ingredients and making complex recipes. Well, here is a simple recipe that is both...

Winter in Punjab and the neighboring Northern India see the fields transform into a sea of bright yellow flowers, the beginning of...

I do occasionally love over the top spicy foods, and in that category stuffed fried chilli fritters rank all the way on the top. I only...

Indians are dependent on a large variety of lentils in their diet. This is because it the primary source of protein for a majority of the...

Indians love yogurt based curries for their light tangy flavor. These curries are present in almost any region in India, from the north...

The ability of folks to enjoy bitter flavors is based on genetics. I do enjoy it tremendously, and bitter gourd, kale, and dandelion...

I have been accused of not posting many North Indian recipes, this is because I struggle to find the unusual dish. Everyone is tired of...