Many of the ingredients and techniques in this recipe seem a little unusual. I mean, what the heck is a hyacinth bean? And what! You want me to use a pressure cooker? And, yes I’ll admit this does take a little time to make. But I know if you make it, you won’t be sorry! This mixed… Continue reading Mixed Veggie Casserole with Dumplings (Undhiyu)
I often think of eating warm corn on the cob or Bhutta as we call it in Hindi on cloudy, rainy days. I know it seems weird because here in America, we often associate corn on the cob with summer and barbecue. But in India, fresh corn becomes available in the rainy season. When the… Continue reading Indian Flame Grilled Corn (Bhutta)
There is no vegetable quite like Okra (Bhendi in Hindi, Bhinda in Gujarati, also known as Lady’s Finger in English). My very favorite okra dish is a bharela bhinda nu shaak. Most people have strong opinions about the slimy vegetable – they either love it or hate it. If it isn’t obvious by the fact… Continue reading Stuffed Okra (Bharela Bhinda)
Growing up, my mom would often make puda, savory gram flour pancakes, as a quick lunch or snack when we were in a rush. Puda are super quick because all you do is shred up pretty much any vegetable you have on hand like zucchini, carrots, beets, boiled potato, peas…trust me anything goes and mix in some… Continue reading Vegan Omelet (Puda) with Cilantro Mint Chutney
