vegan

Vada Curry

A delicious South Indian curry made from masala vada cooked in a spicy tomato and onion gravy. Vada curry is best served with Dosa, Idiyappam, Puttu for breakfast or along with Phulkas for dinner. Ingredients 1/2 cup split peas/peas dal 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds/jeera salt to taste oil to deep fryContinue reading “Vada Curry”

Oats upma

Oats Upma recipe can be a quick and delicious option for breakfast or dinner that can be made in a jiffy. This dish is versatile, flavorful and easy to make, and can be made interesting with the addition of vegetables and simple tadka, lending great taste to the upma. Ingredients 1 cup quick cooking oats 1Continue reading “Oats upma”

Dhave Humaan

Dhave Humaan is a traditional Konkani side dish. The word ‘Dhave’ means white and ‘Humaan’ means curry. Dhave Humaan is basically potatoes, colocasia root, long beans and bitter gourd cooked in coconut milk making it delicious and rich. Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch long thin slices 3 colocasia root/arbi, cut into 1Continue reading “Dhave Humaan”

Tapioca Upma

Tapioca Upma or Kappa Upma is a perfect option for breakfast or a healthy snack. A quickie and healthy food to kick-start the day. Tapioca is a tubular, rich in carbohydrate, gluten free and omnipresent in Kerala. Ingredients 250 gm tapioca/kappa 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tsp mustard seeds 1Continue reading “Tapioca Upma”

Soya Keema Masala

Soya Keema Masala is a delicious vegan keema recipe made with soya nuggets and basic masala. This easy to make recipe can be packed for lunch. It makes a perfect side dish and is best served with Roti, Rice and tastes great on Toast too! Ingredients 1 cup soya chunks 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 green chilies,Continue reading “Soya Keema Masala”

Green Peas Curry

Kerala style Green Peas Curry, is rich, gluten free and vegan curry made with fresh or frozen green peas. The flavor of coconut and mild spices takes this dish to a whole new level. This curry is best served with can be served with Appam, Idiyappam, or Puttu. Ingredients 1 large potato, cubed 1 carrot,Continue reading “Green Peas Curry”

Cauliflower Pepper Fry | Gobi Pepper Fry

This Cauliflower or Gobi pepper fry is not only a quick and easy dish but also a healthy version that is made without deep frying, keeping it light and simple but at the same time flavorful and delicious. A simple everyday recipe that pairs well with rice and roti. Ingredients 1 cauliflower, separated into floretsContinue reading “Cauliflower Pepper Fry | Gobi Pepper Fry”

Rontos

Rontos, a popular Konkani dish is usually prepared during festive occasions or on holidays as it is relished leisurely. Rontos is best served with ‘Dali Thoy’ (Konkani name for tempered dal) and pickle. This combination is served by placing Rontos on a plate and lavishly pouring the ‘Dali Thoy’ (tempered dal) over it. Ingredients 2 cupsContinue reading “Rontos”

Vegetable Poha

Vegetable Poha is a quick breakfast or snack made of beaten rice or flattened rice from the Indian cuisines. Poha, also known as chura, aval, avalakki, or chivda in different parts of India, is a gluten-free ingredient is a great dish to serve for breakfast, snack, tea time, or quick dinner. Poha can also be aContinue reading “Vegetable Poha”

Chole masala

Chole masala, also known as chana masala is a delicious & flavorful Indian curry made by cooking chickpeas in a spicy onion tomato masala gravy. It can be eaten with basmati rice, roti, naan, poori, bhatura and plain parathas or even with flavored rice like jeera rice or ghee rice. Ingredients 1 cup white chick peas/chana, soaked 1Continue reading “Chole masala”