Vegetarian – Page 2 – My Medley Rasoi

Hummus

This Hummus recipe was the outcome of a Heart attack. My friend went on a health spree when her husband had a heart attack. Everything in her kitchen suddenly was centered on Low Cal and that is how we were introduced to this amazing Hummus. I have served it as a spread on bread, BBQ,Continue reading “Hummus”

Litti Chokha

I had litti chokha for the first time when I was ten years old at our family friend’s home. Made in the traditional method using cow-dung cakes, it was an experience! It was the first time I had seen such a different style of cooking. Litti dunked in ghee is served with Chokha made ofContinue reading “Litti Chokha”

Paneer Butter Masala – Low Cal!

When forced to eat vegetarian food while dining out, Paneer butter masala is my saviour. I relish the buttery flavour and velvety texture with a hot naan. I never dared to make this at home coz I knew I am not bold enough to get myself to put the amount of butter and cream requiredContinue reading “Paneer Butter Masala – Low Cal!”

Watermelon Cottage Cheese Salad

Salads have hidden pleasures for me. The reduction in guilt post or pre binging and the pleasure of family eating healthy food. These reasons make me order a salad even if we are dining out. Watermelon and feta cheese salad is at the top of my salad list. I once experimented by replacing feta withContinue reading “Watermelon Cottage Cheese Salad”

Chhole

I associate Chhole Bhature with Sunday breakfast or the Holi lunch at Mess. I still find it unsettling having it on any other day! This recipe was result of a quest to impress my sister in law, who is a pure vegetarian, the serious kind – no onion no garlic. I happened to have aContinue reading “Chhole”

Basil Pesto Pasta

Green in my kitchen I discovered this recipe in panic when dad announced that he is going to trim the Basil plant and would throw the trimmed leaves if I don’t use it the same day. This threat on a weekday, was seriously testing my basil love! I shared this pain with a colleague onContinue reading “Basil Pesto Pasta”