A mélange of mixed vegetables and sauces, adds a twist to this simple yet mouth-watering noodle preparation.

This classic rice noodle dish with stir-fried mixed vegetables and peanuts is sure to delight your senses.

The Spinach and Tofu Dip is a combination of spinach and tofu with pungent onions and aromatic herbs makes this dip as wholesome and flavourful as a subzi itself! The nutty flavour and mealy texture of tofu complements the spinach very well, and so do not replace it with any other ingredient! Grind the mixture coarsely to get the best mouth-feel, and also make sure you drain all the water after blanching the spinach to avoid ending up with a watery dip that one could easily mistake for a soup!

Mildly spiced rice, with select vegetables, curds and cheese. Simply yummy!

Marinating the cucumber slices in vinegar is essential as it is this step that gives the salad a distinctive tangy taste.

This Goanese specialty involves a special cooking method. The masala or paste is pre-cooked and then added to the subzi, thereby giving it a distinct flavour. Serve with Tandoori Roti or Parathas .

Ever thought Chinese and Indian cuisine would meet in a Paratha? That is precisely what makes this recipe very unique! The horde of well-chosen ingredients makes this recipe tasty and healthy. Bean sprouts and vegetables impart crunch to these Parathas; hence take care not to overcook them. The Parathas are folded in an interesting style, like an envelope to hold the stuffing in; hence take care while cooking them too so as to retain the shape. One of these Parathas with a glass of juice for breakfast is sure to keep you going till lunch.

Soyabeans add a surprising element to this scrumptious spinach subzi!

Vegetarian version of the usually chicken-based curry that I tasted on a trip to Vietnam.

Roasted vegetables with brown rice, long grained rice when cooked is aromatic and is best suited for this recipe. Oven-roasted vegetables have a unique flavour that sautéed vegetables cannot match with a predominant garlic taste. A complete meal that is full of veggies and all required nutrients.

Vegetable pulao, an aromatic pulao with low-cal but vitamin a rich chunky mushroom and mixed vegetables – best served with vegetable raita.

There are some days when you are so tired that you want to pamper yourself, but without much effort. This quick, tasty homemade dinner will serve the purpose even better than an hour at the spa! Corn is usually very friendly with all other ingredients; but it seems to be best friends with methi, because the duo dances together so perfectly in this pulao, which you will enjoy so much that you will want to keep making it very often. After all, it is also easy to make. The key is to have it really hot… hot enough to warm you up even if it is peak winter! If you wish you can team it up with Tamatar ki Kadhi to satiate you in a tasteful way when you are oh-so-hungry!

Peas pulao! who doesn’t know about it, who doesn’t like it? even kids like to safely order peas pulao when you take them to a new restaurant, because it is quite a simple dish and difficult to spoil! i somehow feel that making this in the microwave retains the colour and crunchiness of the peas, the texture of the rice, and the sweetness of the spices better than other cooking methods. The mild fragrance of condiments that emanates when this pulao cooks transforms the kitchen into a heavenly location! ensure you stir well in between so that the rice grains do not stick to each other. Serve with kadhi to make a complete meal.

A simple salad that you can whip up along with your daily meals and make it healthier and quick to make too! this salad requires cucumber that is marinated with vinegar and salt, and then drained of all water. Potato cubes, radish and onions are also included. The dressing is a creamy garlic mayonnaise and fresh dill leaves that offset the blandness of the cucumber. Sprinkle fresh pepper and enjoy this immediately.