BottleGourd Sweet dish by karenrecipe

Bottlegourd is called garadudde in konkani. It is a very versatile vegetable. It can be used to make both spicy and sweet dishes and is supposed to have a cooling effect on the body. I like this paayas a lot and it is also very easy to make.

Manchurian Roasted Cauliflower by Michael Swiney

Anyone want to know why an Indian dish is called Manchurian, which is Chinese? Well yawn through this while I bore you with my culture and cuisine genius: The cuisine is believed to have originated from the Chinese population of Calcutta, India and Chinese food is still popular there. At present, the Chinese population in Calcutta…

Dudhi Muthiya by A Cook at Heart

A popular tea time snack from the state of Gujarat (India) This snack packs in whole wheat flour, chick pea flour and semolina with the goodness of bottle gourd. It not only makes for a great tea time snack but also a lunch box item and perfect picnic/ traveling food as it has great shelf life.

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.

Tapioca Poriyal (Stir fry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

stir fried with chili powder, spices and curry leaves for the spicy and appealing taste.

Crispy Fried Bitter Gourd (Pavakkai) With Curry Leaves. by Navaneetham Krishnan

Flavours were uplifted with garam masala and curry leaves for an incredible crunchy bite.

Easy Vegetarian Chili by thecurrymommy

This is the best vegetarian chili recipe to hit the internet. With flavors from around the world that include tomatoes, chili powder, bell peppers, beans, quinoa, and corn this dinner recipe is one that will please all ages. A globally inspired family friendly easy meal.

Got Carrot Salad? Got 20 Minutes? by kathy gori

I love stuff that's fast and easy. These are the recipes that are lifesavers especially when "stuff" happens, for lack of a better word. Dishes that are versatile, and inexpensive to prepare and can be prepared ahead of time are even better. I was looking for that sort of thing this week, after the whole Film Festival craziness and…

Creamy Cauliflower And Lakers Magic! by kathy gori

One thing I love about fixing a tandoori chicken lunch is the simplicity. Once the chicken has been marinated, nothing goes better with this dish than a bread some pickled cucumbers and one veg. The most likely vegetable to find on my tandoori table is cauliflower. Especially when I can get a beautiful organic one for 99 cents!…

Squash In A Spice Paste Done Pronto! by kathy gori

This has been one hell of a week, one of those 7 day stretches that includes everything on lifes' smorgey...except dental. Of course the week's not over yet. It's been a week of some nerves, some loss, some traveling, some stress and the general sense of just being unable to catch up. That said, I can't wait for Monday to start the…

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.

panch ratna raita by rsharma

This is a yogurt based side salad that prevents heart burns for those of us who really love our spices.

Pav Bhaji (Buttered Buns with Mash Vegetables) by Padma Priya Manikam

If you cannot get your kids to eat their vegetables, hopefully this dish can change their mind. It is easy to make and not very spicy. This vegetarian meal is a Mumbai (India) speciality and can be eaten at any time of the day your heart desire. It is served with pan toasted buttered buns, chopped onions and coriander leaves and lime…

FRESH GREEN PEAS SANDWICH by priti samani

Curry Cauliflower by Marianne Richards Castiglia

More and more research is showing that the spice turmeric which is an ingredient in curry, is having an excellent anti inflammatory effect and helping with arthritis, Alzheimer disease, Crohn's disease and many more ailments that are caused by inflammation. If you are a curry lover, you will LOVE this very simple way to prepare fresh…