Food Guide 101: 30 Lip-Smacking Vegetarian Recipes To Satiate All Your Taste Buds

Whoever thought that being a vegetarian will guarantee only boring food is in for a surprise. Gone are the days of the predictable vegetarian menu, vegans are getting adventurous and playing up with different ingredients making up for lip-smacking food items. Every year, 1st October is celebrated as World Vegetarian Day. This day initiates October as the vegetarian awareness month to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. Try out these delicious recipes now!

30 Best Indian Vegetarian Recipes To Satiate Your Cravings

1. Veggie Besan Chilla

A simple besan chilla, upgraded to be immune boosting and nutrition-rich, in this simple recipe. This recipe is good for 3-4 servings. You can eat this directly after your workout and put all the required nutrients into your body.

Ingredients:

• 1 carrot
• 1 onion
• ⅕ of a small yellow pumpkin (you can use vegetables as per your choice)
• 2 tsp of kalonji 
• 2 tsp of jeera
• 1 tsp of red chilli powder
• ½ tsp of turmeric (haldi)
• 2 tbsps of sesame seeds (til ke beej)
• 1 tsp of cooking soda
• Salt 
• 1½ cups of besan
• Water 
• Coconut or olive oil

Method: 

1. Start with grated vegetables. Mix well.
2. Add all the spices next and add cooking soda.
3. Take besan and mix it with the vegetables and spices.
4. Next, add water to the dough and mix well. Make sure the mixture is not very thin. 
5. Take small amounts of the mixture and spread it on a hot pan.
6. Put a spoonful of oil over the chilla and let it cook. 
7. Flip it when brown and let the other side cook.
8. Enjoy with chutney or pickle.

2. Black Chana Patties

The easiest way to get your meals to be more satiating, fibre dense and mineral-rich, is to add beans! Beans are great for bone health, heart health and gut health and are perfect for diabetics and PCOS. An interesting way to eat more beans is to make these patties that are great for sandwiches, rolls and in a salad!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of boiled black chana
• 2 medium-sized onions
• 2 amlas de-seeded
• 4-5 green chillies
• A big handful of cilantro (dhaniya)
• 3 tbsps of sesame seeds (til ke beej)
• 2 tbsps of roasted cumin powder (jeera)
• Salt
• 2 tbsps of cold-pressed oil (or olive oil)

Method:

1. Mix and grind to form a coarse paste. 
2. Make large patties and bake them in the oven at 180*C for 15-20 minutes.
3. And enjoy!

3. Kadai Paneer

Cooked with bell peppers in a spicy masala, this is a go-to recipe for North Indians and is enjoyed with butter naan, paratha or roti. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For Kadai Masala:

• 2 tbsps of coriander seeds
• 2 dried red chillies
• 4 green cardamom (elaichi)
• 1 tsp of fennel seeds (saunf)
• 3 cloves (laung)

For Kadai Paneer:

• 1 tbsp of butter 
• 1 tbsp of oil 
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, sliced
• 2 tsp of ginger-garlic paste
• 3-4 medium tomatoes, finely diced
• ¼ tsp of garam masala
• ¾ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 inch ginger, julienned
• ½ cup of water 
• 2 tbsps of heavy cream
• ¾ tsp of salt 
• 1 tsp of sugar
• 1 large green bell pepper (capsicum) cut into 1-inch pieces
• 225 grams of paneer cubed (If using store-bought paneer, make sure to soak it in warm water for 20-25 minutes before using)
• 1 tsp of kasuri methi, crushed
• Dhaniya for garnish

Method:

1. Take a small kadai, and dry roast the spices for kadai masala for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat until it’s fragrant. You can add more red chillies for a spicier masala.
2. Remove the kadai from heat and transfer the roasted spices to a spice grinder.
3. Let it cool down a bit and then grind it to a fine powder. Set aside. You can also make this kadai masala in advance and store it.
4. In another large kadai, melt butter with oil on low-medium heat.
5. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Then add the sliced green chilli and ginger garlic paste and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes. Mix and cook for around 5 minutes until the tomatoes are extremely soft.
7. Then add 3-4 tsp of the kadai masala that you prepared earlier. If you’re more of a spice girl, add the whole mix. Also, add the garam masala and Kashmiri red chilli powder.
8. Add half of the ginger julienne. Stir the spices and cook for about 30 seconds. Then add ½ cup water and stir.
9. Add cream, salt and sugar and mix it. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
10. Add in the paneer and capsicum and mix. Cover the pan or kadai with a lid and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat until the capsicums are slightly softened. Do not overcook them.
11. Add the crushed kasuri methi to the pan. 
12. Garnish with remaining ginger julienne and dhaniya. Serve your scrumptious kadai paneer with butter naan or paratha.

4. Baked Whole Grain Mathri

This is a very non-traditional approach to mathri, but a nutritious and guilt-free one! The Mathri recipe can be used for your health!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of moringa leaves washed (shahjan)
• 1-1.5 cups of chopped methi greens 
• 1 cup of whole wheat flour
• ¾ cup of besan or chickpea flour
• 4-5 tbsps of cold-pressed coconut oil
• 2 tbsps of sesame seeds (til ke beej)
• 2 tbsps of flaxseed powder (alsi)
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• Fennel seeds (saunf)
• Kalonji seeds
• Cumin seeds (jeera)
• Asafoetida (hing)
• Red chilli powder
• Turmeric powder (haldi)
• Dry ginger powder
• Dry mango powder (amchur)
• Salt to taste

Method: 

1. Mix the above in a stiff dough, with a bit of water.
2. Preheat the oven to 200*C.
3. Make small balls and flatten them slightly.
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the mathris and bake for another 10. 
5. Let them cool to crisp up.

5. Paneer Lababdar

This famous North Indian vegetarian dish is best enjoyed with jeera rice & dal tadka or naan. With a rich and creamy gravy, paneer lababdar can make your knees go weak any day and anytime.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of tomatoes
• ½ cup of water
• 15 cashews (or almonds without skin)
• 2-inch cinnamon (dalchini)
• 4 cloves (laung)
• 4 cardamoms (elaichi)
• 3 dried chillies
• 1 bay leaf (tej patta)
• 2 tbsps of oil
• 1 cup of finely chopped onions
• 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste
• 1½ tbsps of coriander powder
• ½ tsp of garam masala
• ½ tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder
• ¾ tbsp of sugar
• Salt (as per taste)
• 2 green chillies, slit
• ½ tsp of dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• 200 grams of paneer (diced in cubes)
• 3 tbsps of heavy cream
• 2 tbsps of coriander leaves (dhaniya)
• 3 tbsps of grated paneer 
• 1 cup water (or as needed for the gravy)

Method:

1. Firstly, add the tomatoes, dried chillies, cashews, dalchini, laung and elaichi to a pot and add water. Boil it until the tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
2. Cool this and add the entire thing to a mixture and puree it until smooth. If you need more water, add it and blend again since the mixture has to be very smooth. 
3. Heat oil in a pan and add 2 tbsps of oil. Add the tej patta and sauté for a minute.  
4. Next, add the chopped onions and fry them until uniformly golden in colour. 
5. Next, add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste and again cook till the raw smell goes away. This will take not more than 2 minutes. After this, pour the tomato and the spice puree into the pan.
6. Add the spices and cook the entire mixture covered for another 2-3 minutes until the gravy thickens. Pour water and sugar and cover it again and cook until you can see the oil separating on top of the thick gravy.
7. Taste the gravy and check if you require more salt. Add kasuri methi at this point in time. Along with this, add the grated paneer, paneer cubes and a slit green chilli. 
8. Keep the pan covered for 5-6 minutes allowing the paneer to soak in the delicious gravy. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with some dhaniya leaves. Your paneer lababdar is ready!

6. Coconut Rice

The aroma of curry leaves and fresh coconut makes this delicious recipe of coconut rice flavorful and a favourite in the Southern parts of India. Easy and quick to make, coconut rice is the perfect lunch recipe that is light on the stomach yet extremely high in nutrients.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp of oil
• ½ tbsp of peanut
• 1 tsp of mustard seeds
• 1 tsp of cumin seeds (jeera)
• ½ tbsp of chana dal, soaked
• ½ tbsp of urad dal, soaked
• 10 curry leaves (kadi patta)
• 1 red whole chilli
• ½ green chilli
• 12 cashew nut
• ½ tsp of salt
• 1 cup of coconut, grated
• 2 cups of Basmati rice (cooked)
• 2 tbsp of coconut, grated

Method:

1. Take oil in a pan and add peanuts.
2. Saute peanuts and add mustard seeds.
3. Saute them together and add cumin seeds.
4. Mix them together followed by soaked chana and urad dal.
5. Saute all the ingredients together.
6. Now add curry leaves, red whole chilli and green chilli.
7. Saute them well.
8. Add cashew nuts followed by salt to the pan and mix thoroughly.
9. Now add grated coconut to the pan.
10. Mix the coconut thoroughly with the other ingredients to infuse the coconut flavour completely.
11. Now put the cooked rice in the pan.
12. Mix them well together.
13. Add grated coconut to the rice and mix again.
14. Serve hot.

Tip: Adding a fistful of grated carrot or little grated raw mango or a tbsp of lemon juice, mint leaves or coriander leaves can make the dish more delicious.

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7. Aloo Matar Paneer

With only 5 minutes of prep time, this instant one-pot, aloo matar paneer is one of the household favourites and gets done in less than 20 minutes!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp of oil (10 ml)
• ½ tsp of jeera
• 1 bay leaf (tej patta)
• ½ inch dalchini
• ¾ cup of onion and tomato paste
• 1¼ cup of water 
• 180-200 grams paneer cut into cubes
• 1 medium potato cut into 1-inch cubes
• ⅓ cup green peas (matar)
• ¼ tsp of garam masala
• ½ tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder 
• ½ tsp of salt 
• ½ tbsps of yoghurt (dahi)
• 1 tsp of kasuri methi
• A pinch of sugar
• Dhaniya (to garnish)

Method:

1. Add oil to a pan or instant pot, add the jeera and the tej patta and let the spices sizzle and become fragrant.
2. Add ¾ cup onion-tomato paste to it. Then add 1 cup water followed by the cubed paneer, potato and matar.
3. Add garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder and salt.
4. Close the pot or pan with a lid. Cook this on high heat for about 5-6 minutes. Then lower the heat to medium and cook for another 7-8 minutes. 
5. Stir and add the remaining ¼ cup of water. If you want a thinner gravy, you’re free to add more water. 
6. Add in the whisked dahi and stir continuously until the dahi is nicely combined. Make sure the dahi is at room temperature before you add it or else it might split badly and not get mixed properly. 
7. Add in the crushed kasuri methi, and a pinch of sugar and stir.
8. Garnish with dhaniya leaves and serve this aloo matar paneer with roti or warm rice.

8. Idli 

This dish feels like you’re biting into a soft, fluffy cloud of rice. And you can never go wrong with a plate of idli dunked in sambar with a side of chutney. 

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of urad dal
• 2 cups of idli rava
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil to grease

 Method:

1. In a large bowl, soak 1 cup of urad dal for 4 hours. 
2. Drain off the water and transfer to a blender or grinder. Blend to smooth and fluffy batter adding water as required.
3. Transfer the batter to a large bowl and keep it aside.
4. Now in another bowl take 2 cups of idli rava. Rinse and drain the water 2-3 times, until the water runs clear. Then squeeze off water from idli rava and add to urad dal batter. Mix well till it’s combined properly. 
5. Cover and rest in a warm place for 8-10 hours or till the batter ferments and doubles.
6. After 8 hours, the batter should double, indicating well fermentation with air pockets present.
7. Add 1 tsp of salt to the batter and mix gently without disturbing the air pockets.
8. Scoop the batter into an idli plate greased with oil.
9. Place in a steamer and steam for 10 minutes on medium flame or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10. Finally, soft idlis are ready to serve along with chutney and sambar.

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9. Tawa Paneer

Make this semi-dry paneer dish with onions, tomatoes and spices and keep your affair with paneer going strong.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

For The Paneer Marinade:

• 225 grams of paneer cut into small cubes
• 3 tsbps of plain dahi
• 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 tsp of kasuri methi
• ¼ tsp of salt

For The Curry:

• 2 tbsps of oil 
• 1 tbsps of butter 
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1-inch ginger, chopped
• 1-2 green chillies, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, pureed 
• 2 tbsps of tomato puree store-bought
• 1 tsp of dhaniya powder
• ½ tsp of garam masala
• ½ tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder 
• ½ tsp of dried mango powder (amchur)
• ½ tsp of salt 
• ½ cup of water
• 1 tsp of kasuri methi
• 1 tbsp of heavy cream
• 2-3 stalks green onions chopped
• A pinch of elaichi powder

Method:

1. To a bowl add dahi and mix until smooth using a whisk. Next, add 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 tsp of kasuri methi and salt. Mix everything together.
2. Add the paneer cubes to this marinade and mix. Cover and refrigerate this for about 20 minutes before starting to cook.
3. Heat 1 tbsp of oil on a flat tawa on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated paneer cubes to a single layer. Cook for around 5 minutes until lightly browned. Make sure you don’t brown the paneer or else it will turn super-hard and chewy. Remove on a plate.
4. To the same tawa, now add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and then 1 tbsp of butter.
5. Once the butter melts, add the onions and cook for around 5-6 minutes until it starts becoming golden in colour.
6. Then add the ginger and green chilli and cook for 2 minutes. At this point in time, add the pureed tomato and mix. Cook for around 5-6 minutes until the tomatoes are cooked and soft completely.
7. Once the tomatoes are done, add all the remaining spices and salt. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
8. Then add ½ cup water, and mix it with the masala. Push the water towards the centre using a spatula if it flows towards the sides (since you’re cooking on a flat tawa).
9. Add the pan-fried paneer and green onions. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Again, make sure to not overcook the paneer.
10. Garnish with crushed kasuri methi, more green onions and serve hot!

10. Mango & Coconut Pannacotta

Fresh mango pulp and coconut milk come together to serve you a decadent Italian dessert – panna cotta. All you need is a few simple, easily available ingredients and thirty minutes. Top it with mint leaves to add a dose of freshness.

Prep Time: 05 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of ripe mango pulp
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1 cup of fresh cream
• 1½ tbsp of vegetarian gelatin
• ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp of castor sugar
• Few drops of vanilla essence
• 1 ripe mango, peeled
• Fresh mint leaves for garnishing 

Method:

1. Take gelatin in a bowl.
2. Add 1 tbsp hot water, mix well and let it dissolve completely.
3. Heat cream in a deep non-stick pan.
4. Add castor sugar and vanilla essence, and mix well.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Add half the gelatin to the mango pulp and the remaining to the coconut milk, and mix well.
7. Add half the cooked cream to mango pulp and the remaining to coconut milk, and mix well.
8. Spread a layer of mango cream into a shot glass and refrigerate for a half-hour or till set.
9. Spread a layer of coconut cream over the mango cream layer and refrigerate for a half-hour or till set.
10. Repeat both layers once more after each layer sets properly.
11. Cut mango into small dice.
12. Top pannacotta with mango dices.
13. Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled.

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11. Bombay Sandwich

If you’ve ever tried a Bombay sandwich, you would know how filling it is. And that’s why you can use this recipe when you are adding sandwiches as a replacement to kids’ core meals like breakfast or lunch.

Serves: 2 

Ingredients: 

• 2 potatoes, boiled and thinly sliced
• 3 large sandwich bread slices
• 50 gms of cheese spread
• 20 gms of spicy peanut butter
• 4-5 pieces of sliced onion
• 4-5 pieces of sliced tomato
• 4-5 pieces of sliced capsicum
• 4-5 pieces of sliced cucumber
• 30 gms of shredded cheese
• Chaat masala to taste

Method: 

1. Apply cheese spread on a bread slice. Spread peanut butter on top of it.
2. Add slices of aloo and sprinkle chaat masala as per your taste. 
3. Later top it with thinly cut tomato and onion slices and cover with the second slice of bread.
4. Spread cheese spread generously on top of the second slice.
5. Add cucumber, capsicum, onion and potato slices and sprinkle chaat masala. Sprinkle it with shredded cheese.
6. Spread cheese spread and Native Tongue Peanut Butter With Byadgi Chilli on the third bread slice and cover the sandwich.
7. Grill and serve hot

12. Chilli Paneer

Chilli Paneer is one of the most popular and loved recipes from Indian Chinese cuisine. You can make it in a gravy style or dry, either way, it’s lip-smacking good!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

For Batter:

• 2 tbsps of cornstarch 
• 3 tbsps of all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp of ginger paste
• ½ tsp of garlic paste
• ¼ tsp of crushed black pepper or black pepper powder
• ¼ tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder
• Salt as required
• ¼ cup water or add as required

For Frying Paneer:

• 3 tbsps of oil
• 200 to 250 grams paneer (cut into cubes)

For Chilli Paneer Gravy Or Sauce

• 2 small spring onions or ⅓ cup of chopped spring onions
• 2-3 green chillies (slit or sliced)
• 2 tsp of finely chopped ginger
• 2 tsp of finely chopped garlic
• 1 small to medium capsicum or ½ cup of sliced green bell pepper
• 2 tsp of soy sauce
• 1 tsp of red chilli sauce
• ¼ tsp of black pepper powder
• ½ tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder
• ½-1 tsp of sugar or add as required
• Salt as required
• ½-⅔ cup of water or add as required
• 1 tbsp of cornstarch 
• 2-3 tbsps of water for dissolving cornstarch
• ¼-½ tsp rice vinegar or white vinegar (optional)
• 2-3 spring onion greens to be added later

Method: 

Making Batter:

1. In a bowl take 2 tbsps of cornstarch and add 3 tbsps of maida (all-purpose flour).
2. Next add 2 tsp of finely chopped ginger, garlic, ¼ tsp of crushed black pepper or black pepper powder and ¼ tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder. Also, season with salt as required.
3. Add ¼ cup water or add as required and mix very well to get a smooth batter without any lumps.
4. Now add paneer cubes to the batter.
5. With a spoon gently coat the paneer cubes with the batter.

Frying Paneer:

1. Heat 3 tbsps of oil in a frying pan. Once hot, add in the marinated paneer. 
2. Flip a couple of times and fry till the paneer cubes are crisp and golden. Also do not overdo the frying as then the paneer cubes can become hard.
3. Remove the fried paneer cubes and place them on kitchen paper towels for the extra oil to be absorbed.

Making Chilli Paneer Gravy Or Sauce:

1. In the same pan, there will be some oil left. So no need to add any extra oil. Add 2 tsp of finely chopped ginger, garlic and 2-3 green chillies (slit or sliced).
2. Stir fry on medium to high flame for some seconds and add ⅓ cup of chopped spring onions.
3. Stir fry spring onions for 1 to 2 minutes on medium to high flame and add ½ cup of sliced capsicum.
4. Stir fry on medium to high flame for 3 to 4 minutes. The capsicum only needs to be slightly cooked.
5. Lower the flame and then add ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder. Then add 2 tsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of red chilli sauce.
6. Stir and mix the sauces and red chilli powder with the remaining stir-fried ingredients. Add ½-⅔ cup water and mix well.
7. Let the mixture come to a simmer on medium to medium-high flame.
8. Meanwhile, take 1 tbsp of cornstarch in a small bowl. Add 2-3 tbsp of water for dissolving the cornstarch. Mix very well to get a smooth paste.
9. Lower the flame and then add this cornstarch paste to the gravy. As soon as you add cornflour paste to the gravy, mix the paste very well so that no lumps are formed.
10. Add ½-1 tsp sugar and salt as per taste. Do keep a check on salt as soy sauce and red chilli sauce already have salt in them.
11. Mix very well and simmer till the sauce has slightly thickened and the corn starch has cooked. You can check the taste and you should not feel any raw taste coming from the cornstarch in the sauce.
12. Add the fried paneer cubes and mix paneer cubes very well with the gravy.
13. Switch off the flame and then add ¼-½ tsp rice vinegar or white vinegar. You can skip vinegar if you want.
14. Then add about 2-3 tbsps of chopped spring onion greens. Mix very well. Check the taste of gravy and if you want, you can add more soy sauce, chilli sauce, salt, black pepper or sugar.
15. Serve restaurant-style chilli paneer garnished with some spring onions.

13. Mexican Pizza

Italian techniques combined with Mexican flavours – an unforgettable gastronomic experience! Topped with Mexican gems like kidney beans and tossed with a fiery hot sauce, this pizza recipe is going to be a stellar one!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients:

For Pizza Base:

• 1 cup of flour (atta)
• 1½ cups of maize flour (makke ka atta)
• 3 tsp of oil
• ¾ tsp of salt
• Water
• Oil

For Pizza Topping:

• 3 cups of rajma
• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 8-9 tbsp of tomato ketchup
• 3 tbsp of ghee
• 3 tbsp of butter
• 1½ cups of tomato puree

For Hot Sauce:

• 1 kg tomatoes, chopped
• 1 chopped onion
• 6 red chillies (dry) (lal mirch)
• 2 tbsp of oil
• 3 tsp of sugar
• ½ tsp of ajwain
• Salt to taste

For Garnishing:

• ½ cup of sour cream
• 1 cup of grated cheese
• ½ cup of chopped spring onions
• Sliced jalapenos

Method:

Prepare Pizza Base:

1. Mix the flours, add 3 tsp of oil and salt and make a soft dough with water.
2. Roll out thin rounds and deep fry in oil till crisp.
3. Keep aside.

Prepare Pizza Topping:

1. Soak the beans overnight, boil and drain.
2. Keep the liquid aside and mash the beans.
3. Heat ghee and butter together. Saute the onions till transparent. Add the beans and mix well. Stir in the puree, ketchup and salt. Cook till the colour darkens, keep mashing the mixture as it cooks.
4. Keep aside.

Prepare Hot Sauce:

1. Soak the chillies in half a cup of water.
2. Saute the onions in the oil and add the tomatoes and chillies with the water. Cook till the tomatoes are done, cool and blend it in a mixer.
3. Then heat the sauce again. Add the ajwain, sugar and salt. Cook for another 10 minutes and keep aside.

Prepare The Garnishing:

1. Take the fried pizza and spread some rajma, jalapenos and sauce.
2. Sprinkle some onions and spread a spoonful of sour cream.
3. Finally, sprinkle the cheese and grill for five minutes.
4. Serve immediately.

14.Tikka Masala Baked Pasta

This preparation of pasta is when India meets Italy. This pasta sauce recipe is an Indian version of baked pasta.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 box of pasta (cooked)
• 1 jar of marinara sauce
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsps of butter
• ½ large onion (diced)
• 4 cloves of garlic sliced
• 1 tbsp of ginger paste
• 2 tbsps of tandoori masala
• 2 tsp of cumin powder (jeera)
• 1 tsp of garam masala
• 2 tbsps of fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• 2 tbsps of honey
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 chillies
• 1 packet of paneer
• 2 tbsps of yoghurt (dahi)
• 2 tbsps of tandoori masala
• 2 tbsps of oil
• Pinch of red food colour

Method: 

1. Preheat the oven to 450*Celsius.
2. Take a bowl and add yoghurt, tandoori masala, oil, red food colour, and pieces of paneer.
3. Bake paneer for about 6 minutes until golden brown.
4. Now take a medium pot and melt butter, onions, sliced garlic, and ginger paste and cook it for about 5 minutes.
5. Add tandoori masala, cumin, garam masala, and roast paneer for about 30 seconds.
6. Add marinara sauce and let it simmer then add heavy whipping cream, kasuri methi and honey.
7. Let the mixture simmer for about 2 minutes.
8. Now, add pasta to the mixture and let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
9. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and top it with baked paneer and chopped chillies.
10. Serve it hot.

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15. Shahi Paneer

A rich, creamy and delicious paneer recipe, often paired with naan or rice. This recipe will surely be the star of the evening if prepared. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 

For Onion Tomato Puree:

• 1 tbsp of  butter
• 2 pods of cardamom (elaichi)
• 1-inch cinnamon (dalchini)
• 1 pod black cardamom (badi elaichi)
• 3 cloves (laung)
• 1 onion sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1-inch ginger, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tsp of salt

For Curry:

• 1 tbsp of butter
• ½ tbsp of shahi jeera
• 1 bay leaf (tej patta)
• ¼ tsp of turmeric (haldi)
• 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder
• ¼ cup of cream (malai)
• 15 cubes paneer/cottage cheese
• Few threads of saffron (kesar)
• ½ tsp of kasuri methi (crushed)
• ¼ tsp of garam masala 

Method:  

1. Firstly, in a kadai, heat 1 tbsp of butter and saute 2 pods of cardamom, 1-inch cinnamon, 1 pod black cardamom and 3 cloves. 
2. Then add 1 onion, 3 clove garlic and 1-inch ginger. Sauté slightly until onion softens, add 2 tomatoes and saute slightly. Pour in 1 cup of water and 1 tsp of salt and mix well.
3. Cover and boil for 20 minutes or until it softens completely. After it cools, transfer it to a blender. Blend to a smooth paste without adding any water.
4. Sieve the puree making sure the puree is smooth and silky and keep it aside.
5. In a large kadai, heat 1 tbsp of butter and saute ½ tsp of shahi jeera and 1 bay leaf.
6. Keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp of turmeric and 1 tsp of chilli powder. Sauté slightly until the spices turn aromatic.
7. Add in the prepared tomato-onion puree and mix well.
8. Further, add ¼ cup of cream and mix until everything is well combined, add the cubes of paneer, a few threads of saffron and mix well.
9. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until flavours are absorbed well.
10. Now add ½ tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala, mix well and enjoy! 

16. Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto is an authentic Italian dish. Creamy mushrooms packed with deliciousness, this dish is a great option for chilly winter nights.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients: 

• ¾ cup mushrooms
• ½  tbsp garlic
• 3 tsp taco seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup onion
• 1 ¼ cups of short-grain rice
• 2 tbsp of low-fat cream
• 2 cups of water

Method:

1. Heat a non-stick pan and add onions and garlic. Sauté it well. 
2. Now add sliced mushrooms and rice.  
3. Mix it well and cook it for about 4 minutes. 
4. Now, take a cup of water and dissolve the taco seasoning in it. 
5. Add this mixture to the rice and cook it for about 15 minutes.
6. Next, add the cream to the pan and mix it well. 
7. Let the rice and mushrooms cook for about 5-6 minutes. 
8. Your tasty mushroom risotto is ready!

17. Evening Roti With Nut Butter

This is for your evening snack that is not too heavy that you will need to skip dinner, it’s simple, easy and veg! You can also pack this up for your kid’s lunch.

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Ingredients: 

• Fresh rotis
• Native Tongue Marzipan Nut Butter 
• Jam (optional)

Method:

1. A class tiffin recipe. Add a generous amount of nut butter to your roti.
2. Roll it in a cylinder and enjoy. 
3. You can also add jam to your nut butter roti. 

18. Mushroom Manchurian

This mushroom recipe is a fantastic Indo-Chinese concoction. Mushroom Manchurian is a crispy appetiser, the showstopper recipe for your house parties.  

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 3 tbsps cornflour
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp soya sauce
• ⅓ cup of water 
• Salt & sugar as required
• 200-250 grams of white button mushrooms
• 4 small spring onions (chopped)
• 3 green chillies (chopped)
• 2 tsp garlic (chopped) 
• 2 tsp ginger (chopped)  
• 1 tsp celery (chopped)
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• 1 medium-size green or yellow bell pepper (chopped) 

Method:

1. Take a bowl and add all the ingredients along with ⅓ cup water for making a smooth batter.
2. Heat oil and dip the mushrooms in the batter & deep-fry them until golden brown.
3. Take another bowl, heat oil and add the spring onions and stir-fry them for 1 minute.
4. Add the celery, green chilli, ginger, garlic and stir-fry.
5. Add black pepper, salt, sugar and soya sauce.
6. Now add the fried mushrooms to this sauce. Stir it well.
7. Serve the dry mushroom Manchurian.

19. Pancakes

Pancakes are the quintessential breakfast food. You can enjoy fluffy, yummy vegan pancakes with this recipe:

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes (per pancake)

Ingredients:

• 125 gms plain flour
• 2 tbsps sugar                 
• 1 tbsp baking powder     
• ½ tbsp salt                     
• 240 ml of non-dairy milk (almond milk, soy milk, oat milk)     
• 1 tsp vanilla                   
• Maple syrup or honey (to serve)

Method:

1. Take a medium-sized bowl and sieve all the dry ingredients into it, one by one
2. Slowly pour the milk and vanilla into the batter while continuously whisking to make a  smooth batter
3. Let it rest for 5 minutes
4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour about ½ cup of batter onto the pan
5. Look for bubbles on the top of the pancake, then flip it
6. Cook the pancake evenly till it is golden on both sides
7. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey and enjoy!

20. Paneer Pakora

This is by far the best recipe and dish to have this season. Onion bhajis will always take the first place, but you need to give paneer pakoras a try before dismissing them. It’s crispy, soft and beautiful.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 3

Ingredients: 

• 125-150 grams of paneer
• 1 cup of besan (gram flour)
• 1 pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1-2 pinches of red chilli powder
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
• 1-2 pinches of garam masala 
• ½ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• ⅔-¾ cup water or as required
• Salt as required
• Mustard oil for deep frying, as required
• ½-1 tsp of chaat masala for sprinkling

Method: 

1. Slice paneer into cubes or squares and keep aside.
2. Add gram flour into a mixing bowl or vessel and add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, asafoetida, carom seeds and salt. Mix well.
3. Pour ⅔-¾ cup of water in parts and mix well. Make a thick flowing smooth batter without any lumps.
4. Heat mustard oil or your preferred oil for deep frying in a kadai or pan. Keep the heat to medium or medium-high heat.
5. When the oil becomes medium-hot, add the batter-coated paneer cubes carefully in the medium-hot oil.
6. When one side is lightly golden, gently turn over the pakora with a slotted spoon. Continue to fry the paneer pakora until golden and crisp.
7. Remove the paneer pakora with a slotted spoon. Place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
8. Serve hot paneer pakora sprinkled with some chaat masala paired with coriander chutney or tomato ketchup.

21. Desi Masala Pasta

Pasta recipes are easy to make. One of them is Indian-style desi masala penne pasta. Either savour it as an evening snack or pack it for the lunch box.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup penne pasta
• water to boil
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp butter
• 2 clove garlic (chopped)
• 1-inch ginger (chopped)
• ½ onion (chopped)
• 1 cup tomato pulp
• ¼ tsp turmeric (haldi)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tbsps tomato ketchup
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsps corn
• ¼ capsicum (chopped)
• ¼ carrot (chopped)
• 2 tbsps peas (matar)
• 7 florets broccoli
• 3 tbsps water
• ½ tsp mixed herbs, basil, oregano

Method:

1. Sauté ginger and garlic in oil and butter, then add onion until it turns soft. 
2. Now, add tomato pulp and sauté well till the pulp thickens.
3. Add turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, salt and all the vegetables. Sauté for a minute.
4. Then, add water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Add tomato sauce and mixed herbs to cooked pasta, and mix it well.
6. Desi-style penne pasta is ready to serve.

22. Dahi Kebab

Dahi ke kebab is a popular vegetarian snack option to prepare on special occasions or festivals. Made with spiced yoghurt mixed with besan, paneer and a host of spices, these simply melt in your mouth. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Serves: 8

Ingredients:  

• ½ cup of curd (dahi)
• ¾ cup of paneer (crumbled)
• ¼ cup besan 
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp of green chillies (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp of onions (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (powdered), roasted (jeera)
• Oil, for frying
• Breadcrumbs

Method: 

1. Mix all the ingredients except the ghee, and chill for an hour.
2. Shape the mixture into flat rounds (like tikkis) and coat with breadcrumbs
3. Pan-fry over medium heat till brown on both sides.
4. The kebabs are quite soft, so you have to handle them carefully.
5. Serve hot with green chutney.

23. Corn Fritters

Hot and delicious bhutta is an easy sell to kids. Package the corn as fritters and it’s the perfect salty treat that they’d be happy to chow down.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 5-6

Ingredients:

• 150-gram corn (bhutta)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp polenta/cornmeal
• 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
• 1 tbsp maida
• ½ tsp cumin powder (jeera)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 4-5 tbsps vegetable oil for frying
• A pinch of smoked paprika
• 2 tbsps milk
• 1 tsp red chilli powder

Method:

1. In a pan, fry the chopped onions, garlic, corn kernels and green chillies lightly for 2 minutes.
2. Transfer this into a food processor with polenta/cornmeal, maida, besan, baking powder, baking soda, jeera powder and paprika, and blitz to make a stiff dough. Add a little milk if it’s too dry.
3. Shape this mix into small balls and deep fry until crispy brown. Add a tissue paper lining to your kid’s tiffin box and add these hot corn fritters into them. The tissue paper will soak in all the excess oil making it extra healthy for your kids! 
4. You can serve it with bell pepper sauce that’ll add colour and a tangy taste.

24. Mini Mushroom Pizza

Get ready to gorge on these little pockets of cheesy delights. A delicious snack for parties, these Mini pizzas topped with mushrooms, corn and cheese are sure to get everyone’s attention. Ready in a jiffy, these are an absolute crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 pizza bases
• 1 cup of cheese
• 1 cup of mushrooms
• 1 cup of sweet corn kernels

For Pizza Sauce:

• 3 cups of tomato puree
• 2 tbsp of onions
• 1 tsp of garlic
• 1 tsp of rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Take the pizza base on a countertop. Use a cookie cutter to cut small circles and make dimples in them using a fork. Pop it in the preheated oven and leave for 5 minutes.
2. In a pan, saute the garlic and onion. Add tomato puree, rosemary, and salt. Cook till the sauce is nice and thick. A pinch of sugar can be added to sweeten the sauce a bit.
3. Take toasted pizza bases and pour some sauce. Top it with mushrooms, sweet corn kernels and grated cheese.
4. Bake in the oven for 2 minutes till the cheese melts.

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25. Paneer Cutlet

This is the perfect snack for those lazy afternoons or your kids. It’s crispy, healthy and full of proteins. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 6 

Ingredients: 

For Cutlet

• 2 cups of paneer (crumbled)
• 1 cup of potato (boiled and mashed)
• 2 tbsps of onion (finely chopped)
• ½ carrot (grated)
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp of ginger paste
• ½ tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder 
• 2 tbsps of coriander leaves, finely chopped
• ½ tsp of dry mango powder (amchur)
• ½ tsp of garam masala
• 2 tbsps of cornflour
• ½ tsp of salt (or as required)

For Maida Paste

• ¼ cup of cornflour
• ¼ tsp of pepper powder
• 2 tbsps of maida 
• ¼ tsp
• of salt
• ½ cup of water

Other Ingredients

• 1 cup of bread crumbs
• Oil for shallow frying

Method: 

1. Firstly, in a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients listed for the cutlet.
2. Now, prepare maida paste by combining all the ingredients listed for the paste. Mix well to form a lump-free and flowing consistency batter.
3. Prepare small ball-sized patties greasing your hand with oil. Greasing oil prevents the dough from sticking.
4. Now dip in prepared maida paste and cover the batter on all sides.
5. Further coat with bread crumbs on all sides. 
6. Now shallow fry or deep fry or pan fry in hot oil. alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 180*Celsius for 12 minutes.
7. Fry on medium flame, flipping occasionally till it turns golden brown.
8. Finally, serve paneer cutlet with mint dip or tomato sauce.

26. Schezwan Fried Rice

This easy-to-make, popular Indo-Chinese recipe is again a family staple and you’ve definitely tried different varieties of it. For this recipe, we will keep it vegetarian. However, you can add protein as per your liking. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients: 

• 1½ cups of rice, cooked (any form of fried rice turns out to be the best if the rice used is your leftovers)
• ¼ cup spring onions
• ¾ cup chopped carrots
• ¾ cup chopped French beans
• ¾ cup chopped capsicum
• 1½ tbsp oil
• ½ tsp ginger
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tbsps chopped celery (optional)

For The Sauce:

• 1½ tbsp oil
• 1½ tbsp soya sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• ½-¾ tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp red chilli paste
• ½ tbsp sugar
• Pinch of salt (can be adjusted later)
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• 3 tbsps water to cook the sauce

Method:

1. Take a hot wok and add oil to it. Once the oil is hot enough, add the ginger and garlic. Fry it for a few seconds. Add the onions next and fry till golden in colour. 
2. Make the Schezwan sauce ready. To prepare it, take a small pan and add all the ingredients unless the sauce thickens. Add a few more tbsps of water and cook it further till it thickens again. Remove the sauce from the pan and keep it aside. (Do this step side by side or prepare it earlier)
3. In the same wok, where the onions were being fried, add the spring onion whites, carrots, beans and capsicum until cooked. Do not overcook them or else they will lose their crunch.
4. Add the Schezwan sauce at this stage, the cooked rice and spring onion greens. 
5. Mix and stir fry this mixture till it is combined for not more than 2-3 minutes. Taste the rice and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
6. Your delicious Schezwan fried rice is ready to be served hot and fresh!

27. Keto Grilled Vegan Veggie Plate

Keto vegan recipes are extremely easy to make once you get hold of the right and fresh ingredients. This vegan-friendly veggie plate is extremely nutritious and diabetes-friendly. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup of eggplant (baingan) sliced into half-inch-thick slices
• ½ zucchini or squash sliced into half-inch-thick slices
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• ½ tbsp lemon juice
• 10 black olives
• ½ cup of almonds
• ½ cup of full-fat coconut cream
• 1 cup of leafy greens
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper

Method:

1. Salt the sliced eggplant (baingan) and zucchini and keep aside for 10 minutes. This will drain water from these veggies.
2. Preheat the oven to 225*Celsius.
3. Pat dry the eggplant and zucchini stick with a clean kitchen towel.
4. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment or a baking sheet. Use a silicone brush and brush them with olive oil and season with pepper.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden on top. Make sure you take out the baking tray and flip them halfway. Instead of using an oven, they can also be grilled directly on a grill pan over medium heat.
6. When complete, place them on a plate and drizzle some olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
7. Serve with coconut cream, almonds, olives and leafy greens.
8. Another tip to keep in mind, dry roast the almonds for more added flavour! This serves as a great weekend vegetarian keto dinner recipe unless you want to settle for a hot warm bowl of soup.

Find here 6 delicious & quick recipes for your keto vegetarian diet.

28. Tomato Bhath

Tomato bhath is usually a Udupi restaurant special. There are various varieties of tomato bhath that can be found in different regions of Karnataka. However, this recipe is a TC46 Special!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients: 

• 2 medium-sized potatoes (cut into cubes)
• 8 beans (cut)
• ¼ cup beetroot (cubed)
• 1 medium onion
• 3 large tomatoes
• 1-2 green chillies (split)
• 3 tbsps dhania (chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• 3 tbsps of oil or ghee
• ¼ tsp turmeric (haldi)
• Salt, as per taste
• 1½ cups of rice (soaked previously for 30 minutes)
• 2½ cups of water
• 1 tej patta
• ½ tsp jeera 
• 4 elaichi
• 1 star anise
• 2 cloves
• 2 inch cinnamon
• 6 peppercorns (optional)

Method:

1. Prepare all the vegetables and spices and keep them ready beforehand. The 30-minute soaking time for your rice is not included in this preparation time. 
2. Pour oil or ghee into a pressure cooker and add all the whole spices and fry them till a nice aroma leaves your kitchen. 
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell wears off. At this point add tomatoes, salt and turmeric and keep frying till the tomatoes turn mushy and break down.
4. Add pepper, red chilli powder and all the veggies and fry them till the raw smell goes away. This can take about 4-5 minutes.
5. Drain the water from the rice and add it to the pressure cooker along with the dhania leaves. If using Basmati rice, pour about 2½ cups of water and let it whistle once over medium heat. If using aged, brown or non-Basmati rice, let it whistle twice.
6. When the pressure releases, use a fork and fluff up the rice. Your tomato bhath is ready to be served.

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29. Moong Dal Samosa

Thinking about ditching potatoes to stay healthy? Try packing these moong dal samosas for your kid.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Serving: 5-6

Ingredients:

For Samosa Pastry:

• 2 cups of refined flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsps oil
• Coldwater, to knead

For Filling:

• 3 cups of green gram (moong dal, husked), soaked
• 2 tbsps oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• ⅛ tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 3 tsp garam masala
• 3 tsp chilli powder
• 2 tbsps fennel seeds (saunf), powdered
• 2 tsp coriander (dhaniya) powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1½ tsp mango powder (amchur)

Method:

1. Grind the lentils coarsely.
2. Heat 2 tbsps of oil and add the cumin seeds (jeera) and asafoetida (hing).
3. When they begin to splutter, add the lentils and the rest of the ingredients, which make up the filling.
4. Saute over low heat till the mixture is well-fried. It will stop sticking to the pan when done.
5. Take the mixture off the heat and leave it to cool.
6. Add the salt to the flour, and rub the oil into it.
7. Add water and knead into a stiff dough and leave to rest for 15 minutes or so.
8. Shape the dough into smooth balls, and roll the balls into thin rounds.
9. Cut these into halves.
10. Take one half, wet the edges, fold the straight edge at the centre and join by one half overlapping the other to form into a cone.
11. Press the overlapping portion, and fill the cone and press the edges together to seal.
12. The oil should be hot when you add the samosas to it, then lower the heat and let cook till brown. Enjoy!

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30. Paneer Bhurji

This spicy scrambled paneer with onion, tomatoes and spices is a great vegetarian alternative to egg bhurji. It tastes great with flatbread or on toast!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:  

• 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp of ghee
• ½ tsp of cumin seeds (jeera)
• ¼ tsp of fennel seeds (saunf)
• ¼ tsp of asafoetida (hing)
• 1 medium red onion (chopped)
• 1-2 green chillies (crushed using a mortar pestle)
• 1-inch ginger (crushed using a mortar pestle)
• 4-5 large garlic cloves (crushed using a mortar pestle)
• 2 medium tomatoes (deseeded and chopped)
• 1 tsp of coriander powder
• ¾ tsp of pav bhaji masala
• ¼ tsp of turmeric powder (haldi)
• ¼ tsp of red chilli powder or to taste
• ¾ tsp of salt or to taste
• 2 cups of crumbled paneer
• 2 tbsps of coriander (chopped)
• Lemon juice

Method: 

1. Crumble the paneer and set it aside. Also crush the green chilli, ginger and garlic using a mortar and pestle and set them aside.
2. Heat oil and ghee in a pan on medium heat. Then add the cumin seeds and fennel seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
3. Then add the hing and stir. Add the chopped onion, along with crushed green chillies, ginger and garlic and stir. Cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned. You can add a pinch of salt here so that the onions cook faster.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
5. Then add coriander powder, pav bhaji masala, turmeric and red chilli powder. Add salt and mix and cook the spices for 30 seconds.
6. Then add the crumbled paneer and mix everything. Cook the paneer for 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook else it will become rubbery and chewy. Add in the cilantro.
7. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and serve paneer bhurji with paratha or on a toast! You can also sprinkle some garam masala or pav bhaji masala on top before serving.

These vegetarian recipes are proof that vegetarian or vegan food doesn’t have to be a boring salad or bland smoothie. It can be complex, delicious dishes from multiple cuisines, which even a non-vegetarian would love. So give these dishes a try and see yourself embrace a healthier life with no compromise.