Tag: indian vegetarian cooking

25 Posts

No Plate Big Enough
No Plate Big Enough

After class we took an evening walk along the promenade in Pondicherry which always seems to be bustling with people. Then we headed into town walking past a lot of the colonial type structures that are very much part of this section of Pondicherry. We ended up in Surguru restaurant and had chana...

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Avial
Avial

A classic preparation from Kerala, Avial is a light, easy-to-make dish of vegetables cooked with coconut and yogurt. It goes particularly well with Pallapam. Preparation should take no more than 15 minutes, even faster if you use the microwave. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped vegetables – ca...

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Palappam
Palappam

South Indian cooks make breads from lots of different ingredients more or less unknown in the west. This unusual and delicious bread from Kerala uses a fermented batter of rice flour and coconut milk. This is called Palappam, although often you just hear it referred to as appam, which simply mean...

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Paruppu, a delicious South Indian Lentil Dish
Paruppu, a delicious South Indian Lentil Dish

Paruppu is a popular South Indian dish that is made from boiling lentils. It can be had with chapatis, rice or even by itself. This recipe is simple and uses ingredients that you can get in most stores. Ingredients 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 2-3 cl...

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A South Indian Spiritual and Culinary Adventure
A South Indian Spiritual and Culinary Adventure

10 days of Sumptuous Meals for the Soul and Body For millennia India has drawn countless travelers in search of spices and spirituality. Our journey takes you on an in depth exploration of the rich traditions of South Indian cooking and to some of the most sacred temples in India as we learn abou...

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Chickpea and Mushroom curry
Chickpea and Mushroom curry

This is another simple recipe and it goes well with the chapatis that was featured a few days ago. You start off with a little bit of oil in your wok or pan. Fry a pinch of mustard and fenugreek seeds till the mustard seeds starts to pop. Then add some garlic and fry this…

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Cauliflower Kuzhambu
Cauliflower Kuzhambu

Today’s recipe is Cauliflower Kuzhambu. This dish really shows off a number of South Indian flavors and cooking techniques.  Making it in a strictly traditional way can be a little complex and might seem overwhelming at first glance.  I’ve noted a few shortcuts that can cut the preparation ...

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Buttered Capsicum
Buttered Capsicum

Well, ok, this is technically not 100% Indian but it’s got some spices in it so I’d like to say it’s a hybrid dish. It’s another simple dish but a delicious one nonetheless. So, start by slicing your capsicums up. I usually slice them up into inch square or slightly larger...

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