Savory Rice with Lentil Curry - Khichuri by John Spottiswood

We made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! This has everything I love about Indian food. The flavors are bold and vibrant but blend so well together, the warmth and texture are like comfort food, and the dish is quite healthy. If you like split pea or lentil soup, you should definitely give this a try some night instead.…

Tangy Carrot and Peppers Soup by gypsy696

Minty Broccoli Soup by gypsy696

Nice way to get your kids to eat their greens. You can have this raw as well - I just needed some heat in my body last nite.

Pumpkin Soup by Mira

Pumpkin also known as Kadhdhu / Kasi bhopla / Maththan /manjal poosani / budi kumbala / budikumbadi is a bright orange vegetable which is easy to cook and is little sweet in taste. The flesh, seeds, stringy inner part all are edible. With the stringy part inside on which seeds are seen can be used in chutney making. (will post the…

Carrot-ginger soup by Chris Patil

Very subtle Indian influence but otherwise a simple celebration of the carrot. Ginger provides the heat and keeps them guessing. The recipe calls for a vegetable juicer, but if you don't have one: Halve the carrots, and use 3-4 cups of carrot juice to substitute for the juiced ones. Ginger juice is harder but you can get enough by…

Butternut Squash Sambar by thecurrymommy

A healthy twist on sambar made with 100% butternut squash as a base.

Lal Mirch ka Achaar (Stuffed Red Chili Pickle) by Hina Gujral

Lal Mirch ka Achaar or lal mirch ka bharwa achaar is red chili pickle stuffed with homemade spice mix soaked in mustard oil, this pickle takes 2 - 3 days in warm winter sun rays to get ready for consumption and has shelf life 1 year if stored in sealed jar at room temperature and handled with great care.

Butternut Squash Soup by Judy Fisher

This savory soup is delicious and filling on a cool day. The curry and garlic give it a wonderful flavor. This is a family favorite that I learned at a cooking class given by Rachel Perelman who is the chef at my daughter's school. Serve with salad and a crusty bread.

Pumpkin ginger soup by Renu Guru

This creamy smooth delight is perfect for your chilly evenings.This healthy smooth combination of pumpkin, coconut milk and herb will replenish your taste buds