Tag: vegetarian

Methi Thepla with Cooling Curd
About this recipe

Methi thepla is soft, flavorful, and travel-friendly, and this recipe keeps the dough simple enough for first-time cooks.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup chopped methi leaves
- 2 tablespoons besan
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for roasting
Step-by-step method
1. Mix flour, besan, methi, yogurt, spices, and salt. Add water slowly to make a soft dough.
2. Rest the dough for 10 minutes, then divide it into small balls.
3. Roll each ball into a thin circle using a little dry flour.
4. Cook on a hot tawa with a little oil until both sides have golden spots.
5. Serve warm with curd, pickle, or tea.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Vegetable Korma with Rich, Mild Gravy
About this recipe

A gentle vegetable korma with a creamy gravy, soft vegetables, and clear instructions for a satisfying home-cooked dinner.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 8 cashews
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons coriander
Step-by-step method
1. Blend cashews with a little water into a smooth paste.
2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft. Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes.
3. Cook the masala well, then add the mixed vegetables and a little water.
4. Stir in yogurt, cashew paste, coriander powder, salt, and garam masala.
5. Simmer until the gravy is creamy and the vegetables are tender. Garnish with coriander.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Creamy Palak Paneer Made Simple
About this recipe

Learn a simple palak paneer method with smooth spinach gravy, soft paneer cubes, and easy steps that keep dinner stress-free.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 3 cups spinach leaves
- 1 cup paneer, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chili
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons cream, optional
Step-by-step method
1. Blanch the spinach for 1 minute in hot water. Cool it quickly and blend into a smooth puree.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Add onion, ginger-garlic paste, and green chili.
3. Add tomatoes and cook until the mixture softens. Stir in the spinach puree and salt.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add paneer cubes and garam masala.
5. Finish with cream if using, and serve hot with roti or naan.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Aloo Gobi Masala for an Easy Lunch
About this recipe

Aloo gobi is simple, budget-friendly, and full of familiar Indian flavors, with soft potatoes and cauliflower cooked in one pan.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons coriander
Step-by-step method
1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Add onion and sauté until soft.
2. Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook the masala well.
3. Add potatoes and cauliflower with a splash of water. Cover and cook on low heat.
4. Stir occasionally so the vegetables do not stick. Cook until both are soft.
5. Finish with coriander and serve with roti or dal.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Vegetable Pulao with Whole Spices
About this recipe

This vegetable pulao is fragrant, colorful, and simple to cook, with a clear method that works even for kitchen beginners.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 2¾ cups water
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons coriander
- Fried onions for topping, optional
Step-by-step method
1. Rinse the rice and soak it for 15 minutes. Drain before cooking.
2. Heat ghee in a pot. Add bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.
3. Add onion and sauté until lightly golden. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat.
5. When the rice is done, fluff it gently with a fork and garnish with coriander.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Easy Chole Masala for Lunch
About this recipe

A simple chole masala recipe with pantry spices, soft chickpeas, and a rich gravy that tastes like a comforting home lunch.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 1½ cups chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons chole masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Coriander for garnish
Step-by-step method
1. Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with salt until soft. Keep the cooked chickpeas and some stock aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf and cumin seeds, then add onion and cook until golden.
3. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the masala looks thick.
4. Add chole masala, coriander powder, red chili powder, and the cooked chickpeas.
5. Pour in some chickpea stock, simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, and garnish with coriander before serving.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Khaman Dhokla with Soft, Spongy Texture
About this recipe

Soft, fluffy dhokla is easier than it looks, and this recipe walks you through the batter, steaming, and tempering step by step.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 1 cup besan
- 1/2 cup yogurt or water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon eno or baking soda
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander
Step-by-step method
1. Mix besan, yogurt or water, lemon juice, ginger, sugar, turmeric, and salt into a smooth batter.
2. Just before steaming, stir in eno or baking soda gently.
3. Pour the batter into a greased plate and steam for 15 minutes.
4. For the tempering, heat oil, add mustard seeds, and pour it over the cooked dhokla.
5. Garnish with coriander and cut into squares before serving.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Crispy Vegetable Pakora for Tea Time
About this recipe

These vegetable pakoras are crunchy outside, soft inside, and easy to make when you need a warm tea-time snack with chai.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 1 cup besan
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 potato, thinly sliced
- 1 handful spinach leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ajwain
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for frying
Step-by-step method
1. Mix besan, spices, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add onions, potato slices, and spinach. Sprinkle a little water and coat everything lightly.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan.
4. Drop small portions into the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Aloo Tikki Chaat with Tangy Chutneys
About this recipe

Make crispy aloo tikki chaat at home with chutney, curd, and sev, using simple steps and familiar Indian flavors everyone loves.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients
- 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1/2 cup boiled peas
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 cup curd
- Tamarind chutney
- Green chutney
- Sev and coriander for topping
Step-by-step method
1. Mix mashed potatoes with peas, chaat masala, chili powder, and salt.
2. Shape the mixture into small tikkis.
3. Heat oil in a pan and shallow-fry the tikkis until crisp and golden on both sides.
4. Place them on a plate, then top with curd, chutneys, sev, and coriander.
5. Serve immediately while the tikkis are still crisp.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026
Besan Chilla with Onion and Coriander
About this recipe

Besan chilla is a quick savory snack made from pantry staples, with a simple batter and fresh herbs for instant flavor at home.

Time & yield

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons coriander
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ajwain
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- 2 teaspoons oil
Step-by-step method
1. Mix besan, ajwain, turmeric, salt, onion, chili, and coriander in a bowl.
2. Add water slowly and whisk until you get a smooth, pourable batter.
3. Heat a tawa and pour a ladle of batter, spreading it gently into a circle.
4. Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook both sides until golden.
5. Serve hot with chutney or curd.
Serving tip

Serve this dish fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
April 22, 2026