Vegetarian Quesadillas with Paneer, Roasted Red Peppers & SpinachQuesadillas are a quick and tasty way to pack some veggies and cheese into ready-made tortillas and whip up a meal option that is delicious and healthy. From simple to dainty, you can make these as elaborate as you want. And here's an Indian take on the Mexican classic - Vegetarian Quesidillas stuffed with Paneer or Cottage Cheese, … [Read more...]
Layered Mexican Lasagna
October 4, 2010 by
Vegetarian Mexican LasagnaIts turning chilly out here, and winds and clouds have suddenly replaced the nice warm sunshine that brightened our homes! I guess its time to bid farewell to the Summer season, after all. When its cold and cloudy out there, your heart and tummy yearns for something that is warm and comforting. Soups are the first that spring to your mind, followed by casseroles and hot … [Read more...]
Spanish (Mexican) Rice with Tomatoes & Black Beans
September 17, 2010 by
Spanish Rice with Tomatoes Corn & Black BeansI was totally oblivious to the fact that there is actually something called Spanish Rice, until I came to grad school in the US and on one of our grocery trips, I chanced upon a package of ready-to-eat Spanish Rice in one of the food aisles! However, now that I consider myself to be a food enthusiast, i can give you some interesting information about … [Read more...]
Mix Vegetable Curry with Beetroot & Coconut Milk
September 5, 2010 by
Healthy Mix Vegetable Curry with Beetroot More often than not, it is easy to cook a mixed-vegetable curry for a quick meal, and especially when you have to use up all the veggies from your fridge! But it doesn't always have to be the use-the-leftovers kind of recipe. You can make it interesting, healthy and extremely presentable by adding some key ingredients, like Beets, Coconut milk and parsley, … [Read more...]
Grilled (BBQ) Paneer Pizza
August 20, 2010 by
Tandoori Paneer PizzaPizza and Paneer are two favorites with Indians around the world, but after Arti Sequeria, the winner of the Next Food Network Star prepared a Mango Chutney Paneer Pizza for her final challenge, it has become a sensation overnight! I have already received 4 requests after the show to post this recipe, so here it is - the recipe for Tandoori Paneer Pizza. It might not be as … [Read more...]
Tofu Stir Fry With Cashews in Teriyaki Sauce
August 6, 2010 by
I can say I have never been much of a Tofu person, and restrict eating Tofu only in Thai or Asian restaurants. But now that I'm a responsible mom who has to find creative ways to feed her toddler healthy food, Tofu has suddenly gained some limelight:) I love Tofu in my Pineapple Fried Rice, and I have also made Tofu Satay before. But for a long time, I was looking to replicate the Tofu Stir-Fry … [Read more...]
Rajma Curry Recipe – Cooking With Beans
July 15, 2010 by
Rajma Curry - Red Kidney Beans in Spicy Yogurt SauceThe versatility of Indian cooking needs no introduction - with just a few basic spices at hand, the most important one being Garam Masala, you can mix and match your favorite ingredients to make stir-fry's, curries or rice varieties that make for perfect lunch or dinner entrees. Beans are a staple food in many Indian kitchens, but the … [Read more...]
