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Category: Vegetable Recipes

We all know how important it is to include fresh vegetables and fruits in our diet. These vegetable recipes help us get the vital nutrients for maintaining good health.

Eating lots of vegetables and fruits reduces the risk of many diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories, and have no cholesterol, and as such are ideal for weight-loss diets.

Make your meals more healthy and nutritious with these delicious and easy Indian and fusion vegetable recipes. You will find health benefits and nutrient information for various vegetables on the main vegetable pages such as Sweet Potato Recipes, Eggplant Recipes, Okra Recipes, and so on.

Fresh vegetables work best for Indian cooking. Frozen or canned vegetables don’t retain the texture and freshness that contribute to the taste of Indian dishes. The exception are beans and peas. When using frozen or canned peas, add them towards the end of your cooking, to avoid overcooking.

Karela-Onion Fry

Karela-Onion Fry

| March 13, 2013 Comment

Karela-Onion Fry is an easy and nutritious curry. Karela (bitter melon/bitter gourd) is not popular with everyone because of its bitter taste, but in this recipe, the onions add a touch of sweetness and the red chilli powder a nice punch. Karela is great for health and deserves to be a part of a healthy […]

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Karela Curry

Karela Curry

| March 13, 2013 Comment

This Karela Curry is sure to please even those who don’t much care for the taste of karela (bitter melon/bitter gourd). This recipe uses jaggery and tamarind which remove the bitter taste to a large extent and help you enjoy karela that is so great for your nutritional health. Karela provides iron, calcium, potassium, and […]

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Green Papaya Curry

Green Papaya Curry

| March 13, 2013 Comment

Green Papaya Curry is a different and tasty item to add to your vegetarian meals. Green or raw papaya is popular in Indian food and because of its bland taste goes well with a lot of different spices. Green papaya is ric in vitamins and minerals like A, C, E, and B, potassium and magnesium. […]

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Green Beans Fry

Green Beans Fry

| March 13, 2013 Comment

Green Beans Fry is an easy recipe that you can make when looking for something to make quickly. This curry goes well with rice and roti. The recipe uses onions, but this curry tastes equally good without the onions. Servings: 3 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 4 cups green beans (French), finely cut 1 1/2 […]

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Green Beans Curry

Green Beans Curry

| March 13, 2013 Comment

The sesame in this Green Beans Curry adds a delicate flavor, while the peanuts add a nice crunch and additional protein. This is a quick and easy recipe, especially if you pre-cook the vegetables in the microwave. If you want to cook the beans in the skillet, it will take 5-6 more minutes, depending on […]

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Eggplant-Tamarind Curry

Eggplant-Tamarind Curry

| March 11, 2013 Comment

The Eggplant-Tamarind Curry is a popular South Indian vegetable side that’s easy to make. The tamarind paste in this recipe remove any bitterness the eggplant may have and adds a nice tang to the curry. This is how my mom makes this curry. Servings: 4-6 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 7-8 cups eggplant, cut into […]

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Eggplant-Potato Curry

Eggplant-Potato Curry

| March 11, 2013 2 Comments

Eggplant-Potato Curry is a great side I make when I have only a few eggplant and potatoes left over. This vegetable combination works very well and is healthy, too. This vegetarian/vegan curry is easy to make and a great accompaniment for rice. Servings: 4-5 Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 4 cups eggplant cut into medium […]

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Eggplant-Drumstick Curry

Eggplant-Drumstick Curry

| March 11, 2013 Comment

This eggplant-drumstick curry (vangi, kathrikai, vankaya) is a mouth-watering South Indian curry that’s easy to make and tastes great with rice. Here’s how my mom makes this dish. Servings: 6 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 4 cups eggplant, cut into medium-sized cubes 6-7 drumsticks, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds 2 tsp […]

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Drumstick-Potato-Eggplant Curry

Drumstick-Potato-Eggplant Curry

| March 11, 2013 Comment

Try this Drumstick-Potato-Eggplant Curry if you want a spicy and tangy goulash with these leftover vegetables. They work well in this easy and healthy vegetarian and vegan recipe. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 12 2-inch drumstick pieces 2 cups potatoes, cut into small cubes 3 cups eggplant, cut into small cubes 1/4 tsp […]

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Drumstick-Leaf Curry

Drumstick-Leaf Curry

| March 10, 2013 Comment

Drumstick-Leaf Curry is a quick and easy recipe you can make to go with plain rice. Drumstick (moringa) leaves are not used often enough in cooking, although they taste great and offer some wonderful health benefits. Fresh drumstick leaves are used to stop cuts from bleeding and to heal wounds. The juice of fresh leaves of […]

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Crisp Okra

Crisp Okra

| March 10, 2013 Comment

Crisp Okra is a simple but delicious okra recipe. You can serve this as appetizer or as a curry for rice and dal (lentil soup). This okra tastes best when served immediately. Okra has a lot of fiber and is full of essential nutrients like vitamin C, B-Complex and iron. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 20 […]

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Crisp Karela

Crisp Karela

| March 10, 2013 Comment

This Crisp Karela is to die for! Bitter or not, karela (bitter gourd/bitter melon) sure tastes better when it’s all crispy and crunchy! Add bitter gourd to your meals as often as possible as cooked bitter gourd stimulates the appetite, cleanses the liver, purifies the blood, and provides many other benefits. Servings: 2 Cooking Time: […]

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