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Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable Pulao

| March 19, 2013 Comment

This recipe for Vegetable Pulao is so easy, I’m sure you’ll make it often. Made with mixed vegetables and jasmine or basmati rice, this is a healthy dish, and can be served as a one-dish meal. Servings: 4-6 Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups rice, long-grain jasmine or basmati 1 1/2 cups onion, […]

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Tomato Curry

Tomato Curry

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Tomato Curry is a simple vegetarian gravy curry that’s very easy to make. This gravy tastes great with rice, roti, dosa, and idli. If you’re looking to make a sweet-sour-hot gravy, try this curry. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 1/2 cups tomatoes, cut into small cubes 4 cups grated coconut Turmeric powder, a […]

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Tofu-Rice Stir-Fry

Tofu-Rice Stir-Fry

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Tofu-Rice Stir-Fry is a nutritious, vegetarian one-dish meal. Tofu (made with fermented soy bean curd) provides a lot of protein. The brown rice and veggies provide a lot of fiber and some carbohydrates, making this a balanced and tasty meal that be prepared quickly. Servings: 2 Cooking Time: 10 minutes (and 30 minutes for marinating) […]

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Tindora with Coriander

Tindora with Coriander

| March 19, 2013 Comment

This Tindora with Coriander is not only different and delicious but also an easy vegetarian/vegan recipe that can be made quickly. The next time you get some fresh ivy gourd (dondakaya, tondli) from the Indian grocery store, try this curry. Servings: 3-4 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 4 cups tindora, cut in 1/2-inch strips or […]

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Tindora-Tomato Curry

Tindora-Tomato Curry

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Tindora-Tomato Curry is a mouth-watering North Indian curry that makes a perfect side for any Indian flatbread, pita bread, or rice. Spicy and tangy, this combination of vegetables is healthy and rich in beta carotene (vitamin A) that acts as an antioxidant and prevents cells from damage and provides various health benefits. Tomatoes are also […]

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Tindora-Onion Soft Curry

Tindora-Onion Soft Curry

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Tindora-Onion Soft Curry is yet another delicious way to eat these ivy gourds. Pre-cook the tindora in the microwave to cut down on cooking time. Rich in beta carotene, this vegetable is a great addition to a healthy vegetarian meal. Look for tindora (tondli/dondakaya) in Indian grocery stores. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 […]

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Tindora-Onion Fry

Tindora-Onion Fry

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Tindora-Onion Fry is very easy to make. This curry has always been my favorite, especially with roti. The onions bring out the sweetness of these gherkin-like ivy gourds and make them even more delicious. Include it in your meal next time, and let me know what you think. You can use canned or frozen tindora […]

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Tindora Masala

Tindora Masala

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Tindora Masala is an easy curry that can be made as a gravy curry or as a dry curry. This curry tastes great with Indian roti. Tindora/Tondli/Dondakaya is an Indian vegetable that is available in Indian grocery stores (fresh and frozen). It looks like a mini cucumber. This is a versatile vegetable rich in beta […]

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Tindora Chutney

Tindora Chutney

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Tindora Chutney is hot and spicy and tastes great with plain rice. This South Indian chutney is very easy to make. Next time you want to try something spicy, try this recipe. Servings: 6-8 Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 cup tindora (10-12), sliced into rounds 1 cup onion, cut into small cubes 4 green […]

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Sweet Potato Fry

Sweet Potato Fry

| March 19, 2013 Comment

The sweet potato fry is a quick recipe for a vegetarian stir-fry with sweet potato or yam. This is the kind of curry you can make when you’re in a hurry, and still have a tasty, healthy meal. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients 4 cups sweet potato, cut into small cubes with/without peel […]

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Sweet Pongal

Sweet Pongal

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Sweet Pongal is a special sweet dish made with rice, milk, and jaggery on Pongal/Makar Sankranti day to celebrate the harvest festival. Simple and easy to make, this dessert is delicious and healthy. Servings: 8-12 Cooking Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 1 cup rice 10 cups milk 2 1/4 jaggery (grated, adjust to taste) 1 tsp […]

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Stuffed Ridge Gourd

Stuffed Ridge Gourd

| March 19, 2013 Comment

Stuffed Ridge Gourd is very easy to make. Spicy and slightly sweet, this is a tasty vegetarian/vegan side for both rice and roti. Ridge gourd (beerakaya, dodke, turaii) is an Indian/Asian vegetable of the cucumber family and is a great source of Vitamin A, C, and minerals. It is also a good source of carbohydrates […]

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