Category Choose your Veggies

Pressure Cooker Carrot Halwa – No Grating

February 14, 2023 Carrot, Halwa Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  No comments

Carrot Halwa is an all time favourite at home. The time and effort involved in grating the carrots and the process of slow cooking is not needed here as in the traditional method. This Pressure Cooker Carrot Halwa requires very less effort and can be made very quickly in less than 30 mins. As we are only going to chop the carrots roughly, this version of carrot halwa is a breeze to make. Do check my traditional method and microwave method if you are interested. The best carrots for this halwa would be Delhi carrots. Grab some when they are available in season and make this yummy treat for your family and friends, Now that you have this quick and easy method!

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Cabbage Pakoda – Crispy Cabbage Pakora

November 14, 2022 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Cabbage, Holi Recipes, Kids Bay, NO Onion NO Garlic, Pakoda Recipes, Snacks / Starters  3 comments

Cabbage Pakoda is an all-time favourite in my family. Winter has started and it’s getting colder and colder these days. What would you crave for, on a day like this? Hot Pakodas and a cup of coffee or tea? I would love to have this combo!!  This Cabbage Pakoda is a crispy pakoda which am sure your kids would definitely ask for more. Even kids who are fussy about eating vegetables would like to eat it in this form. Onion Pakoda is another favourite.

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Aloo Parwal Sabzi | Aloo Parval Sabzi | Parwal Sabzi

February 6, 2022 Dry Sabji, Potato Recipes  No comments

I have always wanted to try Parwal. Made this Aloo Parwal Sabzi long time ago. Tastes really yum and the procedure is pretty simple and straightforward. As far as I know, Parwal is very famous in Bengali cuisine. Am always in the lookout for some different sabzi varieties to go with phulkas. This Aloo Parwal Sabzi paired really well with rotis. You can wrap it and pack as a lunch box item. You can serve with dal if you like it as an elaborate meal.

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Spinach Biryani – Palak Biryani – Pressure Cooker Biryani

May 25, 2021 Biryani/Pulao, Keerai/Spinach, Rice Varieties  No comments

Spinach Biryani is an easy and nutritious one pot meal, perfect for lunch boxes. This Spinach Biryani happened on the day I had nothing in the fridge except for spinach. We were in no mood for Spinach Kootu, rice etc etc. All we wanted was Biryani 🙂 Trust me, this tasted totally yumm! We loved the aroma that filled the house and while opening the cooker. It was just wow! I was actually wondering if I should grind the spinach or use it as is. Ended up with the second choice. Shall update here when I try the other here. Post updated with video..

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Vazhakkai Podi Curry – Raw Banana Poriyal

May 9, 2021 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, NO Onion NO Garlic, Tamil New Year Recipes, Vazhakkai/Raw Banana  One comment

This Vazhakkai Podi Curry or vazhakkai poriyal is a simple side dish for rice, made with freshly ground spices. The freshly ground powder adds a magical flavour to this Vazhakkai Poriyal. Next to potato fry this is the most wanted side dish at home.  It is so easy to make and perfect for a lazy Sunday.. This poriyal along with rice and rasam is a feast! Post updated with video..

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Baby Potato Roast – How to make Baby Potato Roast

March 22, 2021 Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Potato Recipes  17 comments

Potato being our family favourite, appears in my kitchen quite often. Especially when I run out of vegetables, this comes to my rescue as it is always in stock. This Baby Potato Roast is a simple, spicy and yummy side dish for rice or roti. With very few simple ingredients, this can be made in a jiffy!!

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Vazhaipoo Pakoda – Banana Blossom Fritters

February 23, 2021 Pakoda Recipes, Snacks / Starters, Vazhaipoo Recipes  No comments

Vazhaipoo Pakoda is a healthy, tea time snack. Vazhaipoo or Banana Blossom is known for its health benefits. This pakoda is a super easy snack, once you are done with cleaning the vazhaipoo. Do check the Vazhaipoo Cleaning Video. Cleaning the vazhaipoo is a time consuming task, but it is worth the effort. Kids might not like Vazhaipoo, this pakoda is a perfect way to sneak in Vazhaipoo. Do check out my other Vazhaipoo recipes.

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Veg Kadai – Kadai Vegetable – How to make Veg Kadai

November 26, 2020 Dals/Gravies, Mixed Veg  No comments

Veg Kadai is a semi-gravy suitable for phulka, naan or any mild pulao varieities. It is a very popular menu in any north Indian cuisine restaurant. If you are a fan of Paneer, check this Kadai Paneer recipe. This Veg Kadai or Kadai Vegetable however you call it is a combo of colouful vegetables cooked in a tomato gravy along with freshly ground spices. You can serve it dry or as a gravy,semi-gravy. Do check out the video.

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Cup Corn 2 Ways – Butter Corn – Masala Corn

October 2, 2020 Snacks / Starters, Sweet Corn  No comments

Cup Corn is a popular snack recipe. In India you can see this steaming corn stalls in malls, theatres, super markets & even in front of vegetable shops. The aroma from it would be very tempting. I have shared 2 flavours here – the classic Butter Corn & Masala Corn. Chotu and my mom are big fans for this recipe. Chotu loves this Sweet Corn Gravy too. I prefer using frozen corn as it is super-duper easy. U can use fresh corn too. Check out the cooking tips below and the quick video.

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Peas Masala – Peas Masala Gravy

September 24, 2020 Dals/Gravies, Green Peas  5 comments

Peas Masala is a yummy side dish that goes well with roti and pulao varieties like Jeera Rice or any mild pulao.. Its super creamy and yummy. Mostly when I run out of vegetables I make this dish, as frozen peas is one vegetable that is always available in my freezer. Comes perfectly to the rescue at the right time 🙂 I had posted this recipe long back, now updated with new pics and video. Do check out the quick video below. If u are interested in Sweet Corn Gravy do check HERE.

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