What started out as a personal site is now a resource pool for lovers of Indian vegetarian foods. You will find recipes of authentic healthy and tasty Indian foods, a whole range of southern Indian flavors in particular. Some are a mix and match of spices I grew up with new ones I have discovered. Over time, this site will expand to other cuisines, all vegetarian.
Delve in. Explore these pages of Vidya Swamy's Kitchen to understand this intricate cuisine of all times. Get inspired!
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True, lentils are filled with proteins. By enhancing the dish just a bit you can transform it into a scrumptious meal.
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Vegetarian Thai Green Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 red onion sliced thin
- 2 garlic mashed
- 7 broccoli florets
- 1/2 red pepper sliced long
- 1/2 green pepper sliced long
- 2 cups cubed firm tofu
- 1 cup fresh button mushroom
- 1 carrot sliced thin 1" long
- 4 green chillies sliced thin
- 1 cup fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon grass chopped
- 2 fresh basil leaves
- 1" fresh ginger
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Method:
Grind together lemon grass, cumin, ginger, coriander, chillies and garlic. Make a paste. Fry in oil for a few minutes. Add all vegetables except peppers. Sauté tofu, or broil on high heat until it turns light brown. Add to vegetables. Cook until three quarters done. Now add the peppers, salt and coconut milk. Cook for another 5 minutes. Add basil. If needed add some fresh lemon juice.
Optional: Throw in some toasted peanuts.
Serve hot with white jasmine or brown rice.
^ Please contact me for help with any of these ingredients or utensils.
Last week's recipe - Pasta with Tomato Sauce, spinach and goat cheese.
Balti (wok) and Idli pan
The woks you see are the most used for cooking, sauteing and frying. They are usually available in cast iron, stainless steel or heavy anodized aluminum.
The spice box on the right is a must in a kitchen that desires Indian food.
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Read: Comments from well-wishers on my Soup Challenge win.
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