26 Jan
When onion prices skyrocket, as they have done in India nowadays, I instinctively switch to dishes that don’t use onions at all. Here is the recipe of aloo baingan bharta (that is, potato and eggplant mash) that I made today, using no onions.
15 Dec
If you love French fries but avoid them for health’s sake, here’s a way to prepare them without deep frying. The result is spectacular!
14 Nov
A simple no-onion-no-garlic spinach potato curry, uniquely flavored with asafoetida and yogurt. I’ll place this right up with my most-loved comfort foods.
28 Sep
This ridge gourd potato curry recipe was shared by a Bengali friend, who tells me the cuisine of that area uses poppy seeds abundantly. Given how well this curry turned out, I know this spice is going to become a regular in my pantry.
Kachumber – classic oil-free Indian salad made with easily accessible raw vegetables, dressed with fresh lime juice and green chilies.
Easy vegetarian rice dishes with a range of flavors and nutrients. Lemon rice, pesto rice, pulao and more. Ideal for quick workday meals.
Sattu jaljeera combines sattu (roasted gram flour) and jaljeera (cumin-based spice) in a no-sugar protein-rich healthy drink.
Tomatoes are an essential ingredient for most curries – but you CAN do well without them! A collection of Indian vegetarian curry recipes without tomatoes.
Hippenmasse, osaman, taftan and more. Arm your vocabulary with these beautiful food words, one for each letter of the English alphabet.
Crispy Spicy Plantain Fry
Ridge Gourd Potato Curry with Poppy Seed Paste
Mushroom Kasoori Methi
Bittersweet Baingan: Green Eggplant with Cashews and Jaggery
Quick Tasty Onion Fry with Soy Dressing
