South Indian Vegetable Kurma

South Indian Vegetable Kurma — creamy coconut vegetable curry

Introduction Vegetable kurma is a creamy, mildly spiced South Indian curry — mixed vegetables simmered in a coconut and cashew-based gravy with curry leaves and gentle spices. Unlike North Indian curries, it gets its richness from coconut rather than cream. Wonderful with idli, dosa, appam or plain rice. Recipe facts Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking … Read more

Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable Pulao — fragrant basmati rice with mixed vegetables

Introduction Vegetable pulao is a fragrant one-pot rice dish — long-grain basmati cooked with colourful vegetables and whole spices. Lighter than biryani but just as aromatic, it is perfect for lunchboxes, dinner parties or a comforting weeknight meal. Serve with raita and papad. Recipe facts Preparation time: 15 minutes (plus 20 minutes soaking). Cooking time: … Read more

Mix Veg Sabzi

Mix Veg Sabzi — colourful mixed vegetable curry

Introduction Mix veg sabzi is the ultimate clean-out-the-fridge curry — a colourful medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a light onion-tomato masala. It is quick, healthy and endlessly adaptable to whatever vegetables you have. A perfect everyday sabzi for roti and dal-chawal meals. Recipe facts Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Total time: … Read more