Turnip (Shalgam) Curry

If you’re running out of interesting vegetables to try out, Turnips (also known as Shalgam) just may be your next great pick! Often overlooked in the vegetable aisle, Turnips are loaded with lots of vitamins and minerals and low in calories and carbs. Feel free to enjoy this root vegetable curry with chapatis or rotis or add a little extra water for a great curry to have with rice. Try this delicious Shalgam Curry and…

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Cabbage Poriyal | Bandh Gobi Subzi

We just love Cabbage, as it is the unsung hero in our kitchens! Why? Well, for starters, it has a long shelf-life in the fridge and we use it when all other vegetables are finished! The other reason is that it is a vegetable that cooks fast, so it’s great to have on hand when you have little time to prepare a meal. Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be backed, steamed, sautéed and…

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Lauki (Doodhi) Bharta

Restaurant style food is amazing from time to time, but on most days, we crave simple, comforting home style cooking. Lauki (aka doodhi, bottle gourd, ghiya) is one of those vegetables that we rarely find on restaurant menus. From the squash family, lauki is full of fiber and nutrients. Due to its high water content, its easy to overcook dudhi, resulting in an unrecognizable mush. This easy vegetarian (vegan) lauki ka bharta recipe prevents that…

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Tindora Poriyal | Ivy Gourd Fry | Tendli Subzi

Tindora Poriyal is usually a dish that is cooked at home and not a dish you will find in restaurants. What we love is the simplicity of this dish – the vegetable is the focus and since there are not any spices, we can really taste the vegetables and enjoy them. Ivy Gourd also known as Tindora, Tondli, Tendli, Kovakai, Dondakaya, Kovakkai, different names in different regions. Tindora is a vegetable that reminds me of…

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