Palak Paneer (Indian cottage cheese in spinach sauce)
Soft chunks of paneer coated in a creamy spinach sauce, there is no better way to have your greens than a palak paneer. Palak paneer originates from the punjab region in India, often served with makki ki roti (corn flour chapati). Wheat chapatis, white or brown rice, quinoa or cauliflowers rice are other options for…
Malai Kofta (Indian cottage cheese dumplings in a creamy sauce)
A favorite at many Indian households, malai kofta wins hearts with its creamy and tangy sauce, and the soft cottage cheese dumplings. I made my koftas (dumplings) with home made paneer and cooked them in the microwave instead of frying. Accompanied by a rich and creamy sauce these are hard to resist, even if you…
Matar Tofu – Green peas with Tofu curry
This vegan version of matar paneer (green peas with indian cottage cheese) is sure to wow even the meat loving friends out there.
Mushroom Zoodles in Coconut Pesto Sauce
Zucchini noodles when combined with earthy mushrooms and creamy coconut milk, some peas and paprika, smothered into a flavorful pesto sauce, isn’t just a treat for the eyes, it makes for an irresistible meal as well. I used shiitake and oyster mushrooms here for their varying nutritional benefits.
Cauliflower, Sweet potato and Chickpea curry
Incorporating different kinds of vegetables in a curry is a good way to make them more nutrient dense. The combination of cauliflower, sweet potatoes and chickpeas is so harmonic, you will feel like eating a song. This curry is sure to wow even the non-vegetarians out there.
Butternut Squash Risotto
Risotto is to Italians what biryani is to desis. It’s comforting, its special and above all it’s decadent. There are many variations of risotto, but this is my autumn favorite.
Creamy Broccoli and Leek Soup
This is one of the simplest and easiest soup which even a beginner can master in no time. Broccoli and leeks get all the right punches from garlic, cumin and black pepper. Round it all up with some cream and it won’t last too long on the table. So be sure to make enough.
Daal Soup (Lentil Soup, Vegan)
Using only pantry ingredients, this flavorful lentil soup is ready in minutes. It doesn’t even require any chopping and minimal to no prepping, which makes it perfect for a lazy evening.