Vegetarian Recipes

A soft, spongy, and incredibly airy steamed savory cake made from gram flour (besan), soaked in a sweet, sour, and spicy tempering water.

Deep-fried, puffed whole wheat bread (Poori) served alongside a mildly spiced, turmeric-yellow potato curry (Bhaji).

A savory, comforting porridge-like dish made from roasted semolina (rava), tempered with spices, lentils, and mixed vegetables.

A quick, light, and immensely flavorful breakfast from Maharashtra made of flattened rice flakes, onions, peanuts, and turmeric.

A hearty North Indian flatbread made of whole wheat dough stuffed with a heavily spiced, tangy mashed potato filling, pan-fried in ghee.

Soft, fluffy, and spongy steamed rice and lentil cakes, served submerged in a hot, tangy, and spicy lentil-vegetable stew (Sambar).

A thin, incredibly crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, stuffed with a mildly spiced, turmeric-infused potato and onion filling.

A rich, creamy, and utterly indulgent Sri Lankan curry made with whole cashew nuts simmered in a thick, mildly spiced coconut milk gravy — a festive and celebratory dish.

A stunningly vibrant, sweet, and earthy Sri Lankan beetroot curry — thinly sliced beetroot tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and simmered in a creamy coconut milk gravy.

A simple, quick, and fragrant Sri Lankan dry green bean stir-fry tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and grated coconut — a light and delicious everyday side dish.

A simple yet deeply satisfying Sri Lankan dry potato curry — par-boiled potato cubes tempered with onions, curry leaves, and aromatic spices until golden and subtly spiced.

A gorgeously sweet, sour, and spicy Sri Lankan pickled eggplant dish — deep-fried brinjal strips combined with caramelized shallots, vinegar, and spices into a sticky, tangy relish.