Category Archives: Vegetarian

Tofu Dressing for better Salad

I love sweet and sour dressing. Most of the recipes I found are made from raw yolks like mayonnaise.  Since the bird flu urged last few years. I’m quite scared to put raw egg in my food. So this dressing … Continue reading

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Rajma (Red Kidney Bean Curry)

Rajma or Red kidney bean curry is Pakistan or Indian style curry. It’s the one curry that I can eat everyday. It’s simple but very healthy delicious. In authentic way, dried red kidney beans will be soak over night and … Continue reading

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Asparagus and Morel Mushroom Soup

There’s a wonderful earthy and grassy taste to this soup that makes it great for summer brunches as well as cold winter days. 4 SERVINGS 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup finely chopped onion 4 cups (or more) chicken stock or … Continue reading

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Chilled Tomato and Corn Soup

This refreshing soup brings up memories of gazpacho, but with corn instead of cucumber. You can serve it any time of the year, but I think it is best in the late summer when the corn, tomatoes and basil are … Continue reading

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Kala Chana (Black Chickpea Curry)

One of our family favorite Pakistani menu is Kala Chana or Black Chickpea Curry. Kala Chana is considered as healthy and nutritious diet in Pakistan and India as it’s rich in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. It’s also good source … Continue reading

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Mixed Sabzi(Vegetables)

First time I saw this dish, I couldn’t imagine about the taste. Because the vegetables seem over done like stew. I am used with stir fried vegetable in Thai or Chinese style. That way, vegetables are still crispy. But after … Continue reading

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Pakora Curry

Pakora is a deep-fried fritter popular in India and Pakistan. The batter is generally based on Besan (gram flour) including vegetable, fish, or meat and seasoned with spices.  Usually small, the crisply friend pakoras are often served as appetizers or … Continue reading

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Bell Pepper and Cheese Tart

The combination of flavors in this tart is astounding and once you try it you’ll be hooked too. Sweetness from the bell peppers, creamy from the cheese and a bit of bitterness from the asparagus all add up to a … Continue reading

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Barley with Caramelized Onions and Bow-Tie Pasta

Barley is an underutilized grain in my opinion. It has a wonderful nutty flavor that goes great with the caramelized onions in this dish. 6 TO 8 SIDE-DISH SERVINGS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 1 cup pearl … Continue reading

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Black-eyed Pea Soup

An excellent way to enjoy black eyed peas. Make this soup ahead of time as it seems that the flavors develop more fully with time. 6 FIRST-COURSE OR 4 MAIN-COURSE SERVINGS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2¾ cups finely chopped onions … Continue reading

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Beet and Carrot Pancakes

These may not be traditional, but they are delicious and a great way to enjoy beets, even if you’re not a vegetarian. MAKES 8 1⅓ cups (packed) coarsely shredded peeled beets (from 2 medium) 1 cup coarsely shredded peeled carrots … Continue reading

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Beet and Cabbage Borscht

Russian food isn’t that common outside of Russia, but this time honored favorite will delight you with it’s rich beet flavor and it’s also a great pleaser for the vegetarians out there. 8 FIRST-COURSE OR 4 MAIN-COURSE SERVINGS 3 tablespoons … Continue reading

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