The distinct taste of Kerala comes alive in this subtly spiced subzi. The onions and coconut give this gravy a mild crunchy texture and whole red chillies make it a spicy delicacy. Feel free to adjust the amount of chillies to your liking.

Succulent corn kernels cooked in spicy green gravy.

With a toaster at hand, why toil in the kitchen making rotis till the last minute? you can now toast and serve hot and crispy rotis on the dining table itself, and oil-free too!

A simple and subtle blend of ingredients shaped on a skewer and grilled to create seekh kebabs..... of a vegetarian kind. You can even shape them into tikkis and shallow fry if you like.

Guests just love this beautiful basket filled with fruit and ice-cream.

These dainty potato baskets are made with potato straw and filled with a crunchy mixture of stir-fried bean sprouts and capsicum. Selecting the right kind of potatoes is the most vital step in making these baskets. Use a variety of potato that is used to make wafers. Some vendors even call them "Old Potatoes". This variety of potato has more starch which results in crisper baskets and these potatoes do not even brown easily. Old tea strainers which are made of metal can be used to make these baskets. You can make these baskets a day or so in advance and store them in an air-tight container.

Rice noodles, an important part of the chinese cuisine are made with rice flour and are chewier in comparison. They are easier to prepare as they do not require to be boiled over a flame. They can be used in a variety of chinese dishes- as filling for spring rolls, as accompaniment to main dishes and in soups and salads.

Usli consists of a mixture of healthy sprouts that are stir fried with a little masala. A combination of 3 sprouts makes the recipe a good source of protein and iron. Sprouting aids the digestion of these pulses and also increases their nutritive value. The calcium and the fibre content of the recipe is good. It is thus very beneficial for you also keeps your taste buds happy.

Bhujia is generally considered a tea-time snack or an addition to chaats and other savoury preparations. Have you ever tried mixing it into a subzi? In this innovative variant of the traditional Gujarati preparation Sev Tameta nu Shaak, we bring together two unusual ingredients into a quick vegetable dish, which is so easy you can prepare it as a surprise for sudden guests too. Make the Green Tomato and Bhujia Vegetable just before serving, else the bhujia will become soggy and the unique texture and mouth-feel of the dish will be lost.

Corn makes an interesting companion for colocasia, providing you with nutrients like calcium, iron and fibre.

Spinach and tomato make a standard pair, no doubt, but you might never have thought of preparing them this way! This nutritious subzi, loaded with vitamin A, Vitamin C and folic acid, also turns out to be quite stunning in appearance and flavour, as it is prepared by stuffing spinach leaves with an aromatic vegatable mixture, and placing them in tangy tomato gravy.

Make these bite-sized moong dal pancakes and top with a delicious mixture of vegetables for a fun snack. The small size of these pancakes, make them easy to serve and eat. A nice green and tamarind chutney add to the taste.

Schezuan or sichuan essentially means spice, being derived from sichuan pepper, a condiment known for his spice quotient. This is probably the reason why the indian palate takes on so well to spicy schezuan food. Stir-fried vegetables are delightful to taste when cooked in this style. Fresh mixed vegetables cooked together with schezuan sauce and red chilies make this a perfect accompaniment to plain noodles or simple steamed rice. You can use a combination of vegetables and adjust the sauce if you don’t want it too hot. Enjoy the super taste!

This recipe gets its “ambat” flavour, thanks to the tamarind. You can add jaggery too to get a sweet-tangy flavour. Serve with steamed rice or as an accompaniment to roti.