Inidan Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes

You can't wait for "Thanksgiving" and "Christmas Holidays" Would you like to try mouth watering Indian vegetarian/vegan rice dishes and snacks. Here you go!



Tomato Rice

Tomato Rice is an authentic and delicious dish in all over India. Here is the video presentation for you to listen and to prepare this dish.

Tomato Rice Preparation Video

Cabbage Pakoras




Pakora is a fried snack found across South Asia, and an integral part of Indian, Punjabi and Pakistani cuisine. Pakoras are also found in other South Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. (Source-Wiki) These are fritters made with different vegetables like potato, onion, cauliflower etc or boiled eggs, dipped in a batter and deep fried. They are popular snacks that are perfect accompaniment to afternoon teas/coffees or to ward off blues during the rainy monsoon season! Here is a simple recipe for Cabbage Pakoras,

Cabbage Fritters ~ Pakoras
Recipe Name: Cabbage Pakoras (Spicy Cabbage Fritters)Prep and Cooking



Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients: 1 cup Cabbage (shredded)1/4 cup Chickpea Flour/Besan2 tbsp Rice Flour1 tsp Red Chili Powder (or to taste)1/8 tsp Asafoetida1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds1/2 tsp grated Ginger4-5 tbsp WaterSalt to tasteOil for deep frying

Cabbage Pakoras with Mint & Coriander ChutneyProcedure:
Combine cabbage, the flours, the powders, ginger and salt in a mixing bowl.
Add enough water to bind the ingredients and mix well. The consistency of the batter should be thick, just enough to coat the cabbage.
Heat oil to 375F.
With a spoon, scoop the batter and drop in hot oil.
Fry until the edges are crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Then turn them over to fry on the other side, for another minute or so.
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
Serve with mint and coriander chutney and/or date/tamarind chutney.
Special Notes/Tips:
Pancake mix can be used instead of the two flours used here. Since the flour has a tinge of sweetness to it, you can add more red chili powder to balance it out.
Ajwain or carom seeds can be used in place of cumin seeds or can be left out altogether.
Coleslaw mixes with pre-shredded cabbage and carrots are a quick and easy substitute for the shredded cabbage.
Beginner Recipe/Post by: Vani