Bean Sprout Omelette by Navaneetham Krishnan

Mini omelets made with eggs, bean sprouts, salad leaves, onions and red chillies.

Crispy Fried Okra (Bendi) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Okra sliced into thin stripes, dipped in a batter made with coconut milk and egg yolk and fried for that nice crispy-crunchy munch and punch.

Cauliflower Fritters by Navaneetham Krishnan

Simple divine with a crispy crunchy coating.

Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them by kathy gori

This is the time of year when squash blossoms are found in Farmers Markets all around Sonoma. If you've never cooked or eaten squash blossoms, well then you've missed one of the big pleasures of the summer garden. I first had these as a kid when I was still in the "eeewwww we're eating flowers?" phase. They're a big favorite among…

Fried Lotus Root With Spring Onion by Navaneetham Krishnan

Mild salty and aromatic crispy chips.

Tostones ol' Cuban way by TinaTilapis

Fried green plantains.

Pudina/Mint Chutney by Navaneetham Krishnan

mint leaves for the cool fresh taste, yoghurt for the natural tinge and that bit of spiciness from dried red chilies.

Fried Roma Tomatoes by Jennifer Bass

Masala Tofu With French Beans (Kacang Buncis) by Navaneetham Krishnan

The dish is a side for rice, made with few ingredients yet stands outs for the mild dominant spicy taste.

Gobi 65 by Navaneetham Krishnan

Cauliflower florets - nicely tender to the bite, coated with puffy batter and scented with cumin seeds and curry leaves.

Cabbage Stir Fried with Kadalai Paruppu/Chana Dal And Cumin Seeds by Navaneetham Krishnan

Unless you enjoy pairing this dish with something else, it's lovely with rice and other sides.

Moussak’aa by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Moussak’aa

Cucumber Carrot Achar (Pickle) by Navaneetham Krishnan

light spicy,sweet and sour tastes with a totally awesome true crunch.

Stir Fried Chinese Cabbage With Prawns by Navaneetham Krishnan

A "no-sweat" side dish made with Chinese cabbage, prawns, garlic and soy sauce.

Eggplant Stir Fried With Curry Leaves & Saffron by Navaneetham Krishnan

tender eggplant pieces enhanced with saffron, chilies and ginger, also scented with curry leaves and cumin seeds.