No Onion and Garlic (Satvic)

Zucchini fritters (zucchini pakora)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 5-6 minutes(each batch). Total time: 11 minutes. When I was in Japan, I received a heartwarming call from my daughter-in-law. With joy in her voice, she said, “Mom, your zucchini fritters are just too good!” Her words made me so happy that I decided then and there […]

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Aaloo Gobhi (potato and cauliflower) without onion and garlic

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 15-17 minutes. Frying time: 12-13 minutes. Cooking time: 3-4 minutes. Total time: 34 minutes. Traditionally India has so many occasion/fasting days; it is mandatory to have home cooked food without onion and garlic. So on upcoming occasion without much bothering you; prepare this simple recipe. Stir fry cauliflower in the ghee

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Chana dal with lauki (split Bengal gram with bottle gourd)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 7-8 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Seasoning time: 15 minutes. Total time: 38 minutes. We can’t control heat waves; so can cool our self and family with this ‘bottle gourd recipe’. Bottle gourd has a high percentage of water which will keep you hydrated and cool. It is also easy to

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Snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina) ki sabji (chichinda ki sabji)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Straight from our Kudankulam kitchen garden to the plate, this “Snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina) ki sabji (chichinda ki sabji)” celebrates the freshness of homegrown produce. Snake gourd’s mild flavour and tender texture soak up the spices beautifully, creating a light, wholesome

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