Samosa by Aparna Anurag

Stuffed Bitter Gourd Fry by Paul Anderson Lumen

Something Different

Oats and vegetable patties by Saru

You can have them with tea or serve them for lunch, these starters will never make you feel like you are committing a diet crime. You can savour these guilt free.

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.

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.

Eggplant In Spicy Sauce/Gravy by Navaneetham Krishnan

eggplant and cherry tomatoes in a thick spicy tangy sauce/gravy.

Curry leaves Valakkai Poriyal (Plantain Chips) by Navaneetham Krishnan

A lovely crispy-crunchy accompaniment for rice or snacking.