Tag Archives: vegetarian

Khitchadi (Lentil/Rice Stew) and Kadhi (Yogurt Sauce)

July 22, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

I just started taking an Ayurvedic cooking class last week which definitely comes at a good time. My last few posts have focused on foods that can help lower acidity in the body, which is quite related to the … More »

Posted in Autumn, Curry, Dinner, Gluten-Free, North Indian, Recipes Index, Rice, Soups & Dals, Vegetarian, Winter, Yogurts | Tagged ayurveda, greek yogurt, kadhi, kitchadi, lentil, north indian cooking, rice flour, vegetarian | Comments Off

Beet Palya (South Indian Stir Fry)

July 16, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

Palya is the name for a dry stir fry curry that’s made in the southern Indian state of Karnataka where my mother is from. She gave me this recipe, but I have modified it a bit to tone down … More »

Posted in Autumn, Curry, Dinner, Easy, Favorites, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes Index, Sides, South Indian, Spring, Stir-Fry, Summer, Vegan, Winter | Tagged asafeotida, beets, coconut, curry leaf, hing, karnataka recipe, mustard seeds, palya, red chili, south indian cooking, vegan, vegetarian | 7 Comments

Papaya Lassi – Not 4 Me, But Maybe 4 U?

July 13, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

So I have been eating loads of papaya because it’s supposed to be really good for neutralizing acid in the stomach. I used to actually hate the fruit, but after eating it everyday from my parent’s tree in India during … More »

Posted in Drinks, Easy, Gluten-Free, North Indian, Recipes Index, Summer, Vegetarian | Tagged lassi, papaya, vegetarian | 2 Comments

Moong Dal with Coconut, Ginger and Peas

July 6, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

the pic is a bit fuzzy but you know what dal looks like – mush! In the past few years, I’ve become more interested in how certain foods and spices promote health in different ways in the body. While growing … More »

Posted in Dinner, Easy, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Mains, Recipes Index, Soups & Dals, South Indian, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged cayenne, coconut, ginger, lentil, madhur jaffrey, moong dal, peas, turmeric, vegan, vegetarian | 3 Comments

If I Were A Street Food

June 30, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

I often daydream about having my own food cart and thinking about what I would serve in it. This recipe is definitely it. It has been a favorite of mine for many years. I like to revisit it often … More »

Posted in Autumn, Breads, Curry, Dinner, Easy, Lunch, Mains, North Indian, Recipes Index, Spring, Stir-Fry, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter | Tagged cabbage, garam masala, greek yogurt, hummus, pita, tofu, vegetarian | 3 Comments

Broccoli/Kale/Ricotta Pasta

June 25, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

To confuse you, my first recipe is actually not an Indian one. It is vegetarian though. Recently, I have been very into the idea of ricotta and greens with pasta and have been trying many different variations. I just joined … More »