Lakshmi's Vegetarian Cookbook 

Also known as black chickpea curry. Black chana is smaller than regular chickpeas and is available in most Indian grocery stores. Though...

Also known as Potato and Pointed Gourd Curry. My dearest younger sister shared this curry from Odisha. Pointed Gourd or Parval, known...

Also known as Yam and Malabar Spinach curry This recipe was shared by my admirable eldest sister, who while 80+ years old, is still...

Also known as stuffed peppers (Indian style) Stuffed shimla mirch is a popular North Indian dish for chapatis. I have made the filling...

Basic gravy used in most vegetable curries. We all are short of time and/or would like to minimize our stress on special cooking days....

Also known as Spinach Chickpea Curry. Want a change from the regular spicy chole? Try palak chole, which is an equally appetizing and...

Paneer cubes in chili gravy Chili Paneer is a dish that can be found only in India or in Indian restaurants abroad. This flavorful dish...

Paneer cubes with schezwan sauce. This is an Indo-Chinese inspired dish, combining the flavor of schezwan with Indian paneer. It can be...

Simple everyday curry to eat with rice. Serves 4 people. Ingredients: 1/2 lb green beans 2-3 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp urad daal...

Also known as stuffed eggplant curry with lentil powder. Serves 4 people. Ingredients: 8 small-sized eggplants 6 dried red chili 2 tbsp...

Also known as Black Channa and Coconut Curry This dish is not only made on special festivals, but also makes a good, protein-filled snack...

Also known as eggplant masala curry. When one thinks of Hyderabadi cuisine, bagara baingan, various biriyanis, and double ka meetha comes...

Also known as ivy gourd and peanut curry. In our household, tindora is that vegetable that no one likes. However, I was able to find a...

Also known as potato spinach curry. A good way of incorporating greens into your diet. Along with a bowl of yogurt, this dish makes a...

Also known as eggplant onion curry. In the typical Andhra household, vankaya ullikaram is prepared often. Its spicy and tangy taste...

A twist on the usual besan curries! We all love Bell pepper (Capsicum) with besan curry. It is not only popular in the north of India but...

Everyday Cooking! I know that everybody likes to cook something simple on the day to day basis. One such curry is cauliflower with...

Also known as bottle gourd dumplings with gravy. As we all know, Malai Kofta is a very famous North Indian dish. However, the lesser...

Easy and comforting dish. This recipe serves 4-5 people. Ingredients: 3 potatoes peeled and cubed 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp minced...

Also known as chickpea curry. Who doesn't love chole? Spicy and full of flavor, with bhatura, it makes a wholesome meal. Chole is made...