http://www.vegrecipes4u.com Easy Indian vegetarian recipes for healthy meals. Vegetarian cooking made easy with pictures, cooking tips, and ingredient glossary. Info on health benefits of vegetables, nutrition. en-us vegetarian cooking Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:47:38 GMT Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:47:38 GMT vegrecipes4u.com http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/fusion-cooking.html Try fusion cooking if you're tired of eating the same kind of food day-in and day-out. Here are some Indian fusion recipes that I have created by adapting the original to my liking, such as latkes and pizzas. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:47:38 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/index.html Easy Indian vegetarian recipes for healthy meals. Vegetarian cooking made easy with pictures, cooking tips, and ingredient glossary. Info on health benefits of vegetables, nutrition. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:47:37 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/fettuccine-with-veggies.html Fettuccine with Veggies is a filling and healthy choice if your kids are tired of the usual Indian fare. Vegetables such as broccoli and lettuce add a lot of nutritional value to this dish as they're rich in antioxidants. The tomato sauce and red bell pepper add vitamin A, and the cheese, a lot of calcium. This also makes a wonderful comfort food for adults. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:47:08 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/vegetable-recipes.html Include these vegetable recipes in your meals as vegetables provide vital nutrients for maintaining good health. Here are some wonderful and easy Indian and fusion vegetable recipes (sweet potato, eggplant, cabbage, okra and more) to help you make your meals more healthy and nutritious. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:28:11 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/carrot-tindora-curry.html Simple and easy, Carrot-Tindora Curry is a great way to combine the two vegetables and get the health benefits of both in one meal. Serve this vegetarian/vegan curry with plain rice. Add a dash of lime juice to add a nice tang to the curry. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:26:34 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/aloo-methi-fry.html Aloo-Methi Fry is a quick curry with potatoes and fenugreek leaves. This curry is a great side for plain rice. Make this saute curry healthier by not peeling the potatoes. Potatoes are a great source of potassium that helps reduce high blood pressure. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:30:06 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/pasta-tomato-bell-pepper-sauce.html Serve this easy Pasta Tomato-Bell-Pepper Sauce when your family wants something different from the regular food. This vegetarian/vegan recipe helps you put together a complete and healthy meal in no time. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:15:17 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/vegan-recipes.html Here are some easy vegan recipes that are delicious. Since many of the recipes on this site are vegan, I thought I would list them here. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:02:57 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/no-onion-no-garlic-recipes.html Try these easy no-onion no-garlic recipes if you don't eat onion and garlic. In fact, many recipes on this site would work equally well without onion and garlic. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:02:55 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/dals-and-soups-page2.html Dals and soups - Page 2, more dal and soup recipes. Dals have been a part of Indian food from times immemorial. In India, the simple but wholesome Dal-chawal (dal-rice) is enjoyed by all, whether vegetarian or not. Every Indian household has its own favorite recipe for dal. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:03:50 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/mustard-greens-moong-dal.html Mustard Greens-Moong Dal is a simple and hearty lentil soup. Serve it with any Indian flatbread or plain rice. This is an easy South indian and vegetarian recipe. Mustard greens have a slightly bitter taste and this can be off-putting to many. In fact, these greens are seldom used in South Indian food, but when combined with moong dal, the bitterness of the greens disappears. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:49 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/vegetarian-gravy-curry-recipes.html These vegetarian gravy curry recipes include some of the popular Indian recipes like Palak Paneer, Matar Paneer, and Chole. Vegetarian gravy curries are not very difficult to make, but they do take more time than the regular dry vegetable curries, as the masalas need to be freshly prepared. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:29:14 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/spicy-bottlegourd-gravy.html Spicy Bottlegourd Gravy is a South Indian gravy curry that can be served with plain rice or any Indian flatbread. Slightly sweet and spicy, this is a great way to add lots of flavor to the bland bottlegourd. Low in calories and fat, this dish is a good option if you're watching your weight. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:27:56 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/cheesy-tortellini.html Delicately spiced, this Cheesy Tortellini is a filling and nutritious meal for a cold winter night. The ricotta cheese and cream add a healthy serving of calcium. This dish is an easy vegetarian recipe and is great for kids and adults. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:42:55 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/cauliflower-bell-pepper-curry.html Cauliflower-Bell-Pepper Curry is a wonderful side for rice or roti, especially if you have a lot of leftover vegetables you would like to use. Combine cauliflower, onions, peas, and bell-pepper (capsicum/shimla mirch) and get the health benefits of all in one meal. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:23:21 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/dals-and-soups.html Dals and soups have been a part of Indian food from times immemorial. In India, the simple but wholesome Dal-chawal (dal-rice) is enjoyed by all, whether vegetarian or not. Every Indian household has its own favorite recipe for dal. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:23:25 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/spinach-tomato-dal.html Spinach-Tomato Dal is a healthy side for rice and bread. The cloves and fenugreek seeds add a delicate flavor to this thick lentil soup. Easy to make, this is one dish you can have on your quick-dish list. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:21:55 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/chayote-pear-green-dal.html This tangy Chayote Pear Green Dal is flavored with curry leaves and coriander seeds. The green chillies and curry leaves along with the green peas and chayote pear (bangalore kathrikai) give this hearty lentil soup a greenish color. Team this dal with hot plain rice and pappadums for a healthy vegetarian/vegan meal. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:23:50 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/chayote-pear-gravy-curry.html Chayote Pear Gravy Curry is a quick and easy curry that goes well with rice or roti. You can also serve this curry with rice noodles. Spicy and a little sweet, chayote pear gravy curry is a delicious vegetarian/vegan dish. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:23:49 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/chayote-pear-curry.html Chayote Pear Curry is a simple yet great-tasting curry. Made with bangalore kathrikai and fresh coconut, this vegetarian/vegan curry is a South Indian recipe and a great accompaniment for rice. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:23:47 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/chutney-recipes.html With these chutney recipes, you can spice up any meal. Hot and spicy or sour and sweet, these chutney recipes are easy and help you add flavor and punch to your food. No Indian meal is complete without chutneys and pickles. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:22:32 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/chayote-pear-chutney.html Chayote Pear Chutney is a great side for South Indian breakfast dishes like idli, vada, and dosa. This sweet-sour chutney is easy to make. If you want to serve something other than coconut chutney and sambar with idlis, try this tasty chutney. You can also serve it with plain rice and spice up your meal. Hig in fiber and low in calories, Chayote pear (bangalore kathrikai) is a wonderful weight-loss vegetable. They also provide folate and b-complex vitamins. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:20:42 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/health-benefits-of-broccoli.html The health benefits of broccoli lie in the abundant antioxidants, vitamins, phytonutrients, and fiber it provides. Broccoli is very beneficial for heart health. Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients for good health. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:17:35 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/eggless-cilantro-cornbread.html This eggless cilantro cornbread is a slightly spicy take on the cornbread that is so popular in the southern states in the US. The cilantro leaves (coriander leaves) add a wonderful flavor to this savory bread. This is a healthy, anytime bread; great as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:30:49 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/carrot-sesame-masala.html Carrot Sesame Masala is a spicy and flavorful dry curry for rice. Easy to make, this South Indian vegetarian/vegan recipe is a tasty side. A single, full-size carrot provides more than the daily required intake of the essential vitamin A for an adult. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:10:57 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/bottlegourd-spinach-dal.html Bottlegourd-Spinach Dal is a South Indian lentil soup that's full of flavor and nutrition. Bottlegourd is great for many digestive ailments, while spinach is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, and riboflavin whic help reduce inflammation associated with arthritis, asthma, heart disease. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:16:08 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/vegetarian-appetizer-recipes.html Looking for easy Indian vegetarian appetizer recipes? Here are the best ones-samosas, pakodas, vadas and more... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:55:23 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/ginger-tamarind-dip.html Serve this Ginger-Tamarind Dip if you want to spice up your idli, dosa, and plain rice. Hot, sweet-sour, and spicy, this dip is delicious. Add a few teaspoons of this dip as a dressing for salads. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:07:26 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/green-chutney-for-sandwich.html Use this delicious sweet-sour green chutney for sandwich to spice up your sandwiches. Mint, cilantro, and lime juice in this chutney are sure to tickle your tastebuds. Use firm bread and for an extra dose of fiber, use wholegrain bread for your sandwiches. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:35:57 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/eggplant-dry-curry.html Try this Eggplant Dry Curry, the next time you want to make a quick vegetable curry for rice. This vegetarian/vegan recipe is not only easy to make but tastes great, too. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:44:22 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/eggplant-recipes.html These eggplant recipes are healthy as well as delicious. Learn about eggplants and their health benefits and nutrition. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:14:01 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/minty-eggplant-curry.html Full of flavor, Minty Eggplant Curry is a great side for plain rice and roti. A dash of lime/lemon juice gives this vegetarian/vegan side a nice, tangy touch. This is a healthy South Indian recipe. Eggplant contains phytonutrients like nasusin which functions as an antioxidant and helps prevent cancer and problems associated with aging. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:05:28 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/brown-rice-salad.html Brown Rice Salad is a delicious and easy salad you can put together fairly quicky and serve as a light meal. Brown rice is more nutritious than the regular white rice as it retains the outer layers of bran which contain protein, iron, fiber, and other essential nutrients. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:11:13 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/cabbage-recipes.html Try these tasty South Indian and North Indian cabbage recipes and add spice to your meals. You can make a variety of flavorful curries, soups, and stuffed parathas with cabbage. The health benefits of cabbage are many. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:11:31 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/cabbage-bell-pepper-onion-curry.html Cabbage-Bell-Pepper-Onion Curry is a simple but tasty South-Indian curry. This vegetarian/vegan curry requires only a few simple ingredients but tastes great and is easy to make. This is a great way to use leftover vegetables you have in your refrigerator. Combo vegetable curries are a also a good way to get the health benefits of different vegetables in a single meal. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:06:07 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/rice-recipes.html These rice recipes are great as one-dish meals or as part of an elaborate lunch or dinner. These Indian rice recipes are easy to make. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:19:59 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/eggplant-onion-rice.html This quick Eggplant-Onion Rice makes a good one-dish meal. If you have leftover rice, this vegetarian dish takes only 15 minutes to make. Try it next time you want something different for lunch or dinner. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:15:13 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/salads-and-raitas.html Salads and raitas add a refreshing taste to meals. Made with a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, and lentils, salads not only add taste and color, but also nutrition to your meals. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:37:11 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/carrot-moong-salad.html Carrot-Moong Salad is an almost no-cook recipe. This tangy salad is healthful and nutritious and can be put together quickly if you have the moong dal soaked and ready. The carotene in carrots helps prevent heart disease and some types of cancer. Moong lentil provides protein and fiber. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:36:24 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/mixed-vegetable-masala-dal.html This Mixed Vegetable Masala Dal is an easy pressure-cooker recipe. Chop the vegetables, grind the masala paste, and let the pressure cooker do your cooking. This healthy vegetarian/vegan recipe is great for those busy work days when you want something quick buttasty and nutritious. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:04:18 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/wheat-rava-upma.html Wheat Rava Upma is a healthy Indian breakfast dish tha's full of protein and fiber. It's a filling breakfast and a good way to start your day. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:47:22 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/ragi-porridge.html Ragi Porridge is a nutritious and filling breakfast that can be made in minutes. Start your day right with this healthy breakfast. Ragi (red millet) is full of iron and protein and a healthy food to include in your vegetarian or vegan diet. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:47:21 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/vegetarian-breakfast-recipes.html These vegetarian breakfast recipes help you start your day the healthy way. These Indian breakfast recipes offer you a variety of ways to include vegetables and lentils in your breakfast. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:14:39 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/rice-rava-porridge.html Rice Rava Porridge makes a light and healthy breakfast. Made with cream of rice, this is a quick vegetarian/vegan recipe. The cucumber adds a nice crunch, while the cilantro a whole lot of flavor. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:13:18 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/chana-kootu.html A quick and tasty lentil and chickpea dish, chana kootu goes well with rice and roti. If you're looking to make something nutritious and filling, try this South Indian soup recipe. Adjust the consistency of the kootu by adding water as needed. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:20:11 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/bell-pepper-recipes.html Try these delicious bell-pepper recipes which add a touch of sweetness and spice to your meals along with some wonderful nutrients. Bell-Peppers come in a wonderful array of colors: green, yellow, orange, and red. They are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and rich in vitamins A, and C, folate, and B vitamins. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:26:04 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/bell-pepper-onion-potato-curry.html Bell Pepper-Onion-Potato Curry is a tasty side for rice as well as roti. This is a simple and easy vegetarian/vegan recipe. If you want to add more vegetables to your meal, this is a quick, healthy recipe. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:24:18 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/cheesy-rice-balls.html Cheesy Rice Balls are a quick and easy after-school or tea-time snack, especially if you have leftover cooked rice. The cheese provides calcium and the carbohydrates in rice a quick boost of energy. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:56:13 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/butternut-squash-soup.html Butternut Squash Soup is a sweet and tart soup and very easy to make; the oven does most of the work. If you're looking to make a light, healthy, and easy meal, try this simple but delightful soup. This is a vegetarian/vegan recipe. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:20:09 GMT http://www.vegrecipes4u.com/eggplant-tamarind-soup.html Eggplant-Tamarind Soup is a sweet and tangy side for plain rice. This soup (vankaya pulusu) is very popular in Andhra Pradesh, India. The lentils provide protein, while the eggplant provide fiber and various vitamins and minerals such as thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, and folate. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:50:27 GMT