Print Ringal Bataka na Ravaiya Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 The stuffed vegetables are known as Ravaiya or bharelu skaak. Ingredients 4 small ringan (Indian eggplant) 4 small red or yellow bataka (potatoes) 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ […]
Rajma
Print Quick Rajma Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Dark Red Kidney Bean Soup Ingredients 2 15.5 oz. cans dark red kidney beans ½ a 15.5 oz. can of lentils 1 small yellow or red onion, thinly sliced 1 small tomato, ¼ inch diced 2 garlic cloves, finely […]
Mexican Style Rice
Print Mexican Rice Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 cup uncooked rice 1 ½ cups or more of water 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 packet of Sazon seasoning (with coriander and Annatto) ½ teaspoon chili powder Pinch of dry oregano ½ teaspoon […]
Flower Bataka Vatana nu Shaak
Print Flower Bataka Vatana nu Shaak Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 6 Cauliflower Potato Peas Ingredients 1 medium size flower (cauliflower), cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium size batako (potato), cut into ½ inch cubes ½ cup vatana (green peas), frozen or fresh 4 tablespoons olive oil […]
Chutney
Print Cilantro Chutney Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Fresh coriander or Cilantro chutney Ingredients 1 bunch of cilantro 1 to 2 jalapeno or serrano chilies or to taste ½ inch piece of ginger 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 3 to 4 teaspoons sugar or to taste Juice of half a lemon […]
Dal
For vegetarians in India, dal (legumes) is a main source of protein. Varieties of dal is available through out India and each region has a unique way of preparing dal for a meal. The most common variety of dal used all over India is toover dal (split pigeon peas). It is usually served with rice. […]