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Pan Seared & Roasted Halibut, Summer Garden Succotash and Yellow Lemon Rice

As a kid, I disliked fish. My mother, in her true German way, loved to cook whole trout and serve it to us this way. When you're young, if it doesn't look like fish sticks and isn't served with tater tots-- well, a fish with cooked eyeballs looking up

Puffy, Fluffy Spinach and Green Chilli Puris

Puris (plural) [also spelt ?pooris?] are a kind of unleavened Indian flatbread which are hugely popular at weddings. They are typically kept plain or spiced with turmeric and chillies and always, always deep fried. They are beautifully soft, puffy and

Soya Chunks Pulao

Traditional Indian food has protein but not enough. Though lentils (one of the sources of protein), milk and curd are enjoyed on a daily basis, the quantity isn t in large quantities. An occasional rajma (kidney beans) and channa (chickpeas) are thrown in

Chocolate Chip and Nut Muffins

Recently, I had a little visitor, who loves chocolate and walnuts. Every time he visits me, I have some chocolate chip cookies ready and waiting for him. This time for a change, I thought I will make something else for him with his fav. ingredients. I h

Trader Joe's Vegetable Masala Burger the best

When I first became a vegetarian, I wasn't a big fan of veggie burgers because I didn't want anything that was like meat. As time went on, I no longer associated veggie burgers with real burgers. They are truly tasty sandwich choices in their own right.

Greek Zucchini Fritters ? Kolokithokeftedes with Tzatziki Sauce

Last weekend, I got a little carried away grating fresh zucchini to make a Pineapple-Zucchini Cake -- which my husband and son ate with great relish! I don't like to waste food, so I pondered what to make with the leftover grated zucchini. I must read

Secretly Decadent Spinach and Mung Bean Soup

A little twist on an old Gujarati classic Iron-rich foods are essential for vegetarians who without it, may feel constantly lethargic, tired and run-down. I speak not from formal education in food nutrition, but from experience. We all need iron in our

Trader Joe's Soy Creamy Mini Chocolate Sandwiches

While browsing the ice cream section at Trader Joe's, I came across some soy ice cream. I thought about getting a tub of chocolate, but then I saw these mini soy ice cream sandwiches. I had never tried soy ice cream before, but I wa

Eggless Triticale and Currant Scones

Its getting to be too hard getting up early nowadays. (Ignoring the jibe on my side about When have you ever been able to? #$#$$). Anything before 8am, seems to look and feel like 4 am to me! Regular readers of this blog would know about my blah blah s

Guest Recipe: Akhu Shaak- Whole Vegetables with a Spicy Peanut Stuffing

I?m ecstatic to deliver you a KO Rasoi guest recipe! I am so proud to tell you that this recipe was written and passed on to me by my dear mummy (to me, the best cook in the world!) Having learned from her father, who was a wonderful chef, she has been co

Ina Garten's Baked Blintzes with Fresh Blueberry Sauce

This recipe post is dedicated to my dear friend, Monica, of " Lick The Bowl Good ". I know that she loves blueberries, because she sent me a jar of her homemade blueberry jam-- which I will use to make her beautiful Lemon and Blueberry Cake . I just nee

Zeppoles, zapplas - Sweet Fried Breads

This Summer my sisters introduced me to another (the first being ' Bookworm ') treasure trove in Bangalore - Blossoms Book House . The three floor collection of used and new books will drive you crazy. Be sure to carry a couple of sturdy bags to

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

I had so much fun making these Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. The recipe is from the cookbook Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World , so I can t post it here sorry! I was so excited when I won this cookbook from Nicole @ Another One Bites the Crust , and I kne