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The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook

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Spiced ridged gourds (Turai rasedar)

Spiced ridged gourds (Turai rasedar)

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

Classic Indian mustard greens (Sarson ka saag)

Classic Indian mustard greens (Sarson ka saag)

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

Stuffed green chilies

Stuffed green chilies

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...

Dry spiced black lentils (Sukhi urad ki dal)

Dry spiced black lentils (Sukhi urad ki dal)

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...

Eggplant in yogurt sauce (Doi baigan)

Eggplant in yogurt sauce (Doi baigan)

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

Stuffed bitter gourd (Bharela Karelia)

Stuffed bitter gourd (Bharela Karelia)

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

Spicy cabbage roast (Band gobi musallam)

Spicy cabbage roast (Band gobi musallam)

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...

Stuffed green chilies

Stuffed green chilies

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

Jackfruit biryani

Jackfruit biryani

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...

Spicy lotus root (Dum nadru)

Spicy lotus root (Dum nadru)

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...

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