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Category Archives: Vegan
Paandhra Varan aka ‘No Turmeric’ dal
Dal without any turmeric is inconceivable, yet here is proof that it can be equally delectable. One from the Goan side of the family this time. It remains a firm childhood favourite and still features on the request list for … Continue reading
Posted in Goan cuisine, Varan, Vegan
Tagged chillies, coconut milk, daal, dal, garlic, Goan dal, moong, moong dal, mung, No turmeric dal, Varan, vegan, vegan dal
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Quick cooker dal (oil free)
This recipe is courtesy of a friend and former neighbour who had introduced me to the wonders of oil free cooking. I must confess this one is all I retained in my memory. I found it hard to believe that … Continue reading
Potatoes for Puri-bhaaji
Potatoes made this way have always been our favourite side dish with puris and shrikhand, and still is. This is part of a classic Maharashtrian lunch. As anyone who has grown up in India will testify, variations of the puri-bhaaji combination are … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z 2018, Batate (Many ways to cook potatoes), Potatoes, Quick Weeknight Recipes, Vegan
Tagged A-Z Blogging Challenge 2018, Archana's Kitchen, asafoetida, epicurious, garlic, Mumsnet Blogging Network, mustard and chilli spiced potatoes, mustard seeds, mustard spiced potatoes, potatoes, potatoes with puris, vegan, Yummly
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Lentil soup
Lemony lentil soup is one of my must order dishes at a Turkish or Anatolian restaurant. The creamy lentils with a hint of spices and herbs and a generous kick of lemon juice are a wonderful way to start the … Continue reading
Kokum amti with steamed rice
Kokum is a sour fruit belonging to the mangosteen family. It is native to the Western Ghats region of India and is widely used in Maharashtrian and Konkan cuisines. The combination of kokum, garlic, cumin and chilli powder give this amti … Continue reading
Hummus and carrot sandwiches
Hummus and grated carrots might sound like a strange sandwich filling. I discovered this combination while exploring a newly opened cafe near work. They had peri peri hummus and carrots in some delicious brown bread. This is the inspiration for … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z 2018, Quick Weeknight Recipes, Savoury snacks, Teatime snacks or Brunch ideas, Vegan
Tagged brunch sandwiches, epicurious, Hummus and carrot sandwich filling, Mumsnet Blogging Network, peri peri hummus and carrots, sandwich dinner, sandwich spread, summer dinner, vegan sandwiches
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V for Vaangyache Kaap (Fried aubergines)
Vaangyache kaap are thinly sliced aubergines, spiced and shallow fried. These are different from the bhaje/bhajias/bhaja as they are variously known in India. The bhajias are dipped in a chickpea (besan) batter before they are fried but the kaap are … Continue reading
B for Batatewade
These golden balls are a very popular street snack in India. The one rule of eating out in India is that if it’s fried, hot, and spicy, you’re probably good to go. Oh, and always follow the crowds. That won’t be … Continue reading
Carrot Koshimbir
Next up, in the salad repertoire this week, is Carrot Koshimbir. As with most recipes featured here, this salad can be rustled up quite quickly making it a great addition to a weekday dinner. It never fails to liven up a … Continue reading
Posted in Accompaniments, Seasonal Veggies, Vegan
Tagged carrot koshimbir, carrot salad, epicurious, koshimbir, Mumsnet Blogging Network, mustard seeds, vegan, Yummly
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Y is for Yam (suran) patties
This is an unusual one – it’s an adaptation of one of our childhood favourites. Shopping trips with the family meant that we were usually in for a treat of some sort. Once the shopping bags were full, it was time … Continue reading
V is for Vaangi Pohe (Beaten rice with aubergines)
Although pohe are a popular choice for breakfast or brunch, they were always a tea time or a tiffin snack at my Aji’s house. Breakfast, as we know it, was restricted to Sundays and was usually toast and eggs. On other … Continue reading
S is for Sabudanyachi Bora (Potato and Sago dumplings)
You probably are familiar with this in another form – the famous sabudana vada. This bite sized version makes a great bar snack or a tea time treat. They are called ‘bora’ because in this shape they resemble an Indian … Continue reading
O is for Onion and Tomato Pole (faux Omelette)
These savoury pancakes are also called faux omelettes since there are no eggs involved.They are a quick brunch or tea time snack that is a filling yet quick fix. This used to be another Thursday special for very different reasons from … Continue reading