Vegetarian Cooking and Vegetarian Recipes for Healthy Living

Feb 23, Vegan Recipes

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:08:28 GMT

Here are some easy vegan recipes that are delicious. Since many of the recipes on this site are vegan, I thought I would list them here.

Feb 23, No-Onion No-Garlic Recipe - Page 2

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:08:27 GMT

More easy no-onion no-garlic recipes for you to try if you don't eat onion and garlic. In fact, many recipes on this site would work equally well without onion and garlic.

Feb 23, Vegetarian Cooking and Vegetarian Recipes for Healthy Living

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:08:27 GMT

Easy Indian vegetarian recipes for healthy meals. Vegetarian cooking made easy with pictures, cooking tips, and ingredient glossary. Info on health benefits of vegetables, nutrition.

Feb 23, Dals and Soups - Page 2

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:07:53 GMT

Dals and soups - Page 2, more dal and soup recipes. Dals have been a part of Indian food from times immemorial. In India, the simple but wholesome Dal-chawal (dal-rice) is enjoyed by all, whether vegetarian or not. Every Indian household has its own favorite recipe for dal.

Feb 23, Lemony Moong Dal

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:06:50 GMT

Lemony Moong Dal (aka pesara kattu) is a tangy, delicious, and slightly watery lentil soup with split moong beans that's popular in Andhra Pradesh, India. Easy to cook and easy to digest, moong dal is a great to include in your weekly vegetarian menu. This recipe is an easy pressure-cooker recipe and can be made in minutes.

Feb 19, Health Benefits of Karela (Bitter-Gourd)

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:13:49 GMT

The health benefits of karela (bitter-gourd) are greater than those of many vegetables. Best home remedy for diabetes, liver problems, and great for skin health and digestive health. Bitter-gourd contains many vitamins and minerals.

Feb 19, No-Onion No-Garlic Recipes

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:13:47 GMT

Try these easy no-onion no-garlic recipes if you don't eat onion and garlic. In fact, many recipes on this site would work equally well without onion and garlic.

Feb 19, Vegetable Recipes

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:12:47 GMT

Include these vegetable recipes in your meals as vegetables provide vital nutrients for maintaining good health. Here are some wonderful and easy Indian and fusion vegetable recipes (sweet potato, eggplant, cabbage, okra and more) to help you make your meals more healthy and nutritious.

Feb 19, Crisp Karela

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:11:28 GMT

This Crisp Karela is to die for! Bitter or not, karela (bitter gourd/bitter melon) sure tastes better when it's all crispy and crunchy! Add bitter gourd to your meals as often as possible as cooked bitter gourd stimulates the appetite, cleanses the liver, purifies the blood, and provides many other health benefits.

Feb 15, Vegetarian Appetizer Recipes

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:01:59 GMT

Looking for easy Indian vegetarian appetizer recipes? Here are the best ones-samosas, pakodas, vadas and more...

Feb 15, Dhokla

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:58:34 GMT

Dhokla is a popular appetizer from Western India. Made the traditional way, this snack or breakfast item can take a lot of time, so the instant mix is a boon to anyone who wants dhokla now and right now! It takes only a couple of minutes to mix it and the rest is taken care of by your trusted pressure cooker!

Feb 8, Risotto

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:45:36 GMT

Risotto is a traditional rice dish from Italy and similar to the Indian Khichdi in texture. Made with arborio rice, a short-grain and starchy rice, risotto is a simple but wholesome dish. This is an easy version as the initial cooking is done in the pressure cooker and the process is finished in the pan.

Feb 8, Fusion Cooking

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:45:34 GMT

Try fusion cooking if you're tired of eating the same kind of food day-in and day-out. Here are some Indian fusion recipes that I have created by adapting the original to my liking, such as latkes and pizzas.

Feb 3, Fettuccine with Veggies

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:47:08 GMT

Fettuccine with Veggies is a filling and healthy choice if your kids are tired of the usual Indian fare. Vegetables such as broccoli and lettuce add a lot of nutritional value to this dish as they're rich in antioxidants. The tomato sauce and red bell pepper add vitamin A, and the cheese, a lot of calcium. This also makes a wonderful comfort food for adults.

Jan 28, Carrot-Tindora Curry

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:26:34 GMT

Simple and easy, Carrot-Tindora Curry is a great way to combine the two vegetables and get the health benefits of both in one meal. Serve this vegetarian/vegan curry with plain rice. Add a dash of lime juice to add a nice tang to the curry.

Jan 23, Aloo-Methi Fry

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:30:06 GMT

Aloo-Methi Fry is a quick curry with potatoes and fenugreek leaves. This curry is a great side for plain rice. Make this saute curry healthier by not peeling the potatoes. Potatoes are a great source of potassium that helps reduce high blood pressure.

Jan 12, Pasta Tomato-Bell-Pepper Sauce

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:15:17 GMT

Serve this easy Pasta Tomato-Bell-Pepper Sauce when your family wants something different from the regular food. This vegetarian/vegan recipe helps you put together a complete and healthy meal in no time.

Jan 4, Mustard Greens-Moong Dal

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:49 GMT

Mustard Greens-Moong Dal is a simple and hearty lentil soup. Serve it with any Indian flatbread or plain rice. This is an easy South indian and vegetarian recipe. Mustard greens have a slightly bitter taste and this can be off-putting to many. In fact, these greens are seldom used in South Indian food, but when combined with moong dal, the bitterness of the greens disappears.

Dec 22, Vegetarian Gravy Curry Recipes

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:29:14 GMT

These vegetarian gravy curry recipes include some of the popular Indian recipes like Palak Paneer, Matar Paneer, and Chole. Vegetarian gravy curries are not very difficult to make, but they do take more time than the regular dry vegetable curries, as the masalas need to be freshly prepared.

Dec 22, Spicy Bottlegourd Gravy

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:27:56 GMT

Spicy Bottlegourd Gravy is a South Indian gravy curry that can be served with plain rice or any Indian flatbread. Slightly sweet and spicy, this is a great way to add lots of flavor to the bland bottlegourd. Low in calories and fat, this dish is a good option if you're watching your weight.

Dec 19, Cheesy Tortellini

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:42:55 GMT

Delicately spiced, this Cheesy Tortellini is a filling and nutritious meal for a cold winter night. The ricotta cheese and cream add a healthy serving of calcium. This dish is an easy vegetarian recipe and is great for kids and adults.

Dec 16, Cauliflower-Bell-Pepper Curry

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:23:21 GMT

Cauliflower-Bell-Pepper Curry is a wonderful side for rice or roti, especially if you have a lot of leftover vegetables you would like to use. Combine cauliflower, onions, peas, and bell-pepper (capsicum/shimla mirch) and get the health benefits of all in one meal.

Dec 13, Dals and Soups

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:23:25 GMT

Dals and soups have been a part of Indian food from times immemorial. In India, the simple but wholesome Dal-chawal (dal-rice) is enjoyed by all, whether vegetarian or not. Every Indian household has its own favorite recipe for dal.

Dec 13, Spinach-Tomato Dal

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:21:55 GMT

Spinach-Tomato Dal is a healthy side for rice and bread. The cloves and fenugreek seeds add a delicate flavor to this thick lentil soup. Easy to make, this is one dish you can have on your quick-dish list.

Dec 4, Chayote Pear Green Dal

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:23:50 GMT

This tangy Chayote Pear Green Dal is flavored with curry leaves and coriander seeds. The green chillies and curry leaves along with the green peas and chayote pear (bangalore kathrikai) give this hearty lentil soup a greenish color. Team this dal with hot plain rice and pappadums for a healthy vegetarian/vegan meal.

Dec 4, Chayote Pear Gravy Curry

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:23:49 GMT

Chayote Pear Gravy Curry is a quick and easy curry that goes well with rice or roti. You can also serve this curry with rice noodles. Spicy and a little sweet, chayote pear gravy curry is a delicious vegetarian/vegan dish.

Dec 4, Chayote Pear Curry

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:23:47 GMT

Chayote Pear Curry is a simple yet great-tasting curry. Made with bangalore kathrikai and fresh coconut, this vegetarian/vegan curry is a South Indian recipe and a great accompaniment for rice.

Dec 4, Chutney Recipes

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:22:32 GMT

With these chutney recipes, you can spice up any meal. Hot and spicy or sour and sweet, these chutney recipes are easy and help you add flavor and punch to your food. No Indian meal is complete without chutneys and pickles.

Dec 4, Chayote Pear Chutney

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:20:42 GMT

Chayote Pear Chutney is a great side for South Indian breakfast dishes like idli, vada, and dosa. This sweet-sour chutney is easy to make. If you want to serve something other than coconut chutney and sambar with idlis, try this tasty chutney. You can also serve it with plain rice and spice up your meal. Hig in fiber and low in calories, Chayote pear (bangalore kathrikai) is a wonderful weight-loss vegetable. They also provide folate and b-complex vitamins.

Dec 2, Health Benefits of Broccoli

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:17:35 GMT

The health benefits of broccoli lie in the abundant antioxidants, vitamins, phytonutrients, and fiber it provides. Broccoli is very beneficial for heart health. Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients for good health.

Dec 2, Eggless Cilantro Cornbread

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:30:49 GMT

This eggless cilantro cornbread is a slightly spicy take on the cornbread that is so popular in the southern states in the US. The cilantro leaves (coriander leaves) add a wonderful flavor to this savory bread. This is a healthy, anytime bread; great as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee.

Nov 30, Carrot Sesame Masala

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:10:57 GMT

Carrot Sesame Masala is a spicy and flavorful dry curry for rice. Easy to make, this South Indian vegetarian/vegan recipe is a tasty side. A single, full-size carrot provides more than the daily required intake of the essential vitamin A for an adult.

Nov 30, Bottlegourd-Spinach Dal

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:16:08 GMT

Bottlegourd-Spinach Dal is a South Indian lentil soup that's full of flavor and nutrition. Bottlegourd is great for many digestive ailments, while spinach is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, and riboflavin whic help reduce inflammation associated with arthritis, asthma, heart disease.

Nov 27, Ginger-Tamarind Dip

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:07:26 GMT

Serve this Ginger-Tamarind Dip if you want to spice up your idli, dosa, and plain rice. Hot, sweet-sour, and spicy, this dip is delicious. Add a few teaspoons of this dip as a dressing for salads.

Nov 18, Green Chutney for Sandwich

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:35:57 GMT

Use this delicious sweet-sour green chutney for sandwich to spice up your sandwiches. Mint, cilantro, and lime juice in this chutney are sure to tickle your tastebuds. Use firm bread and for an extra dose of fiber, use wholegrain bread for your sandwiches.

Nov 16, Eggplant Dry Curry

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:44:22 GMT

Try this Eggplant Dry Curry, the next time you want to make a quick vegetable curry for rice. This vegetarian/vegan recipe is not only easy to make but tastes great, too.

Nov 16, Eggplant Recipes

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:14:01 GMT

These eggplant recipes are healthy as well as delicious. Learn about eggplants and their health benefits and nutrition.

Nov 16, Minty Eggplant Curry

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:05:28 GMT

Full of flavor, Minty Eggplant Curry is a great side for plain rice and roti. A dash of lime/lemon juice gives this vegetarian/vegan side a nice, tangy touch. This is a healthy South Indian recipe. Eggplant contains phytonutrients like nasusin which functions as an antioxidant and helps prevent cancer and problems associated with aging.

Nov 14, Brown Rice Salad

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:11:13 GMT

Brown Rice Salad is a delicious and easy salad you can put together fairly quicky and serve as a light meal. Brown rice is more nutritious than the regular white rice as it retains the outer layers of bran which contain protein, iron, fiber, and other essential nutrients.

Nov 7, Cabbage Recipes

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:11:31 GMT

Try these tasty South Indian and North Indian cabbage recipes and add spice to your meals. You can make a variety of flavorful curries, soups, and stuffed parathas with cabbage. The health benefits of cabbage are many.

Nov 6, Cabbage-Bell-Pepper-Onion Curry

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:06:07 GMT

Cabbage-Bell-Pepper-Onion Curry is a simple but tasty South-Indian curry. This vegetarian/vegan curry requires only a few simple ingredients but tastes great and is easy to make. This is a great way to use leftover vegetables you have in your refrigerator. Combo vegetable curries are a also a good way to get the health benefits of different vegetables in a single meal.

Nov 3, Rice Recipes

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:19:59 GMT

These rice recipes are great as one-dish meals or as part of an elaborate lunch or dinner. These Indian rice recipes are easy to make.

Nov 3, Eggplant-Onion Rice

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:15:13 GMT

This quick Eggplant-Onion Rice makes a good one-dish meal. If you have leftover rice, this vegetarian dish takes only 15 minutes to make. Try it next time you want something different for lunch or dinner.

Oct 26, Salads and Raitas

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:37:11 GMT

Salads and raitas add a refreshing taste to meals. Made with a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, and lentils, salads not only add taste and color, but also nutrition to your meals.

Oct 26, Carrot-Moong Salad

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:36:24 GMT

Carrot-Moong Salad is an almost no-cook recipe. This tangy salad is healthful and nutritious and can be put together quickly if you have the moong dal soaked and ready. The carotene in carrots helps prevent heart disease and some types of cancer. Moong lentil provides protein and fiber.

Oct 21, Mixed Vegetable Masala Dal

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:04:18 GMT

This Mixed Vegetable Masala Dal is an easy pressure-cooker recipe. Chop the vegetables, grind the masala paste, and let the pressure cooker do your cooking. This healthy vegetarian/vegan recipe is great for those busy work days when you want something quick buttasty and nutritious.

Oct 19, Wheat Rava Upma

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:47:22 GMT

Wheat Rava Upma is a healthy Indian breakfast dish tha's full of protein and fiber. It's a filling breakfast and a good way to start your day.

Oct 19, Ragi Porridge

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:47:21 GMT

Ragi Porridge is a nutritious and filling breakfast that can be made in minutes. Start your day right with this healthy breakfast. Ragi (red millet) is full of iron and protein and a healthy food to include in your vegetarian or vegan diet.

Oct 18, Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:14:39 GMT

These vegetarian breakfast recipes help you start your day the healthy way. These Indian breakfast recipes offer you a variety of ways to include vegetables and lentils in your breakfast.

Oct 18, Rice Rava Porridge

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:13:18 GMT

Rice Rava Porridge makes a light and healthy breakfast. Made with cream of rice, this is a quick vegetarian/vegan recipe. The cucumber adds a nice crunch, while the cilantro a whole lot of flavor.