Lacto vegetarian, vegan recipes and reviews!
Bendekai Kayirasa is a simple okra curry from the South Canara Havyaka community. Serve with rice for a hearty meal! Vegan and gluten-free! {Bendekai – Okra/ladies finger. Kayirasa – coconut curry} In the southern Indian state of Karnataka, there are many different regional ways to …
Ragi roti/Ragi rotti is a nutritious flatbread from the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Prepared using finger millet flour and lots of vegetables, it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Ragi/nachni, also known as finger millet is a cereal grain from Asia and …
Made using rice flour and tapioca starch, these gluten free, eggless waffles are crispy on the outside, light and airy with a delightfully chewy texture on the inside! If you like savory waffles, this one’s for you! Jalapeno and cheddar, need I say any more …
Menthe kodilu/sambar is a quick and easy Havyaka side dish for idli. It is also a side dish for idiyappam(homemade rice noodles) Menthe kodilu/Methi seeds sambar is a coconut based plain curry without any vegetables, with aroma and flavour from roasted methi seeds. It is …
Asparagus chutney using the ends of asparagus that are otherwise trimmed and discarded. Best use of waste! When cooking with Asparagus do you trim away the ends that are slightly woody? Most of the times, the ends aren’t too woody but they aren’t tender enough …
These vegan whole wheat pancakes are what I whip up when I need a super quick breakfast! My pancake batter doesn’t have eggs, egg replacers, butter/ghee/oil, buttermilk or applesauce. Neither does it call for excessive amounts of leavening agents(baking soda/baking powder). 2 minutes, the batter …
A unique modak recipe prepared using rice instead of rice flour. Turns softer than the ones made with rice flour. A jaggery free option is included. Modak, called Modaka in the state of Karnataka is a sweet rice dumpling stuffed with a coconut and jaggery …
Chutney powder, called chutney pudi in Karnataka is a staple in South Indian homes. This shelf stable condiment is a great thing to have in your pantry for an emergency when you need a super quick meal. It also makes a healthy accompaniment to everyday …
Coconut chutney can be made in a variety of different ways. This kempu chutney I am sharing, is a staple side for breakfast in Mangaluru, my hometown. Kempu translates to the colour red, this chutney gets a bright orange hue from dry red chillies. Kempu …
Kale palya makes a nutritious, hearty side for rice and rotis. I love Kale! It is packed with nutrients and I love it’s texture as it holds it’s shape even after cooking. It does not turn into a mush. This South Indian style Kale palya(sauteed …