Methi Malai Paneer

Posted by Nithu on Feb 3, 2012 in North Indian recipes, Paneer Recipes, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 2 comments

Methi Malai Paneer is a delicious Indian gravy cooked with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and fenugreek leaves in a creamy sauce. It is...

Punjabi Chole – Chick Peas Curry

Posted by shriya on Dec 29, 2011 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 4 comments

No matter which part of India we are from, we all share a liking for 2 things. AR Rahman’s music and Punjabi dhaba food. Dhaba food...

Thanksgiving Vegetarian Gravy

Posted by arthi on Nov 21, 2011 in Thanksgiving Recipes, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 10 comments

This vegetarian gravy for thanksgiving is very easy to make and it goes well with the mashed potatoes. Usually they add nutritional yeast...

Andhra Mutton Curry / Lamb Curry

Posted by shriya on May 3, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Meat & Seafood Entrees, Mutton Dishes | 19 comments

This is the first time I am making this style of mutton curry. I am not a big fan of mutton / lamb. But my husband loves all the mutton...

Pepper Mushroom Fry

Posted by shriya on Mar 28, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 18 comments

I adapted this recipe from a South Indian TV show. It’s very simple yet tasty. I love mushroom and this recipe is easy to cook and...

Baingan Bhartha – Roasted Eggplant Curry

Posted by shriya on Mar 23, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 14 comments

Baingan Bhartha is a traditional North Indian dish and a vegetarian delight. Traditionally Baingan Bhartha is made from roasted eggplants...

Egg Curry

Posted by arthi on Mar 19, 2010 in Best of ST, Egg Dishes, Featured, Meat & Seafood Entrees | 19 comments

Egg is a versatile cooking ingredient. Many people who dont eat meat like eggs. Eggs can be cooked in many ways. This time I have...

Appala poo Kozhambu / Papad Curry

Posted by arthi on Mar 13, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 12 comments

Bored of having sambar and rasam???… Here is something different for you, Appala poo kozhambu. When I got married my grandmother...

Sai Bhaji/Spinach and Mixed Vegetable Curry

Posted by arthi on Mar 5, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 7 comments

Sai Bhaji is a typical Sindhi food. The greens and veggies in it make it a healthy meal choice. I went to my cousin’s place for the...

Mint (Pudhina) Chutney

Posted by shriya on Mar 2, 2010 in Best of ST, Breakfast Menu, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 9 comments

I love to make dishes with mint leaves because it always gives such an mouthwatering flavor to the dishes. And Mint has such awesome...

Araichuvitta Sambar – Lentil Soup (with Jackfruit Seeds/Drumstick)

Posted by shriya on Feb 24, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 8 comments

I am back from my long India vacation. And started my cooking in my favorite kitchen. I had brought some jackfruit seeds from India. So I...

Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils)

Posted by shriya on Nov 6, 2009 in Best of ST, Featured, Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 7 comments

My mom made this kootu yesterday and it tasted really good and yummy. Kootu is a combo of vegetables and lentils. It’s very...

Spicy Mutton Curry

Posted by shriya on Jun 17, 2008 in Meat & Seafood Entrees, Mutton Dishes | 102 comments

Our first ever Recipe contest went great and we really appreciate everybody for participating in it. We are now back to regular...

Mushroom Masala

Posted by Nithu on May 29, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 11 comments

I have always wanted my gravy to taste like the one in restaurants. But I have never got that. Finally, with this mushroom masala, I got...

Mushroom Jalapeno Curry

Posted by Nithu on Mar 17, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 13 comments

Now-a-days I have started making chappathy regularly for dinner. So I have to try a variety of curries so that we don’t get bored of...

Paruppu Keerai – Dal Spinach

Posted by Nithu on Mar 12, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 11 comments

Dal spinach is a simple but healthy South Indian dish which can be taken along with rice/chappathy. It is good for health and children...

Dum Aloo

Posted by shriya on Mar 5, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 66 comments

Its one of the popular north Indian recipes. Its usually cooked under pressure so the potatoes get soaked in the gravy and so the name Dum...

Aloo Methi Sabji(Potato With Fenugreek Leaves Curry)

Posted by shriya on Feb 23, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 12 comments

This is the first time I’ve tried methi leaves and it has already become one of my favorites.I’ve always thought that it had...