chickpea, tomato and onion salad
Chole chaat is a street food favourite, made from chickpeas, tomato and onion. Chaat masala, chutney, and the crunch from the sev make this special.
vegan
India has one of the world’s most extensive vegetarian cuisines, given the massive number of people who adhere to strict dietary constraints that are dictated by their cultural, religious and ethical beliefs.
These recipes feature vegetables, fruit and other plant-based foods, such as grains, seeds and nuts. These recipes do not require any dairy products, such as yoghurt.
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chickpeas, tomato and spinach
This simple, wholesome and hearty dal recipe is one of our favourite ways to eat lentils. Chana palak masala is chickpeas with spinach, cooked in a tomato masala and is a great family dish for weeknight eating.
chilli pickle
This green chilli pickle, or hari mirch ka achaar, is hot and intensely chilli flavoured.
corn salad
This corn salad, maaki chaat, looks appealing and is healthy, light and full of flavour. The spices and the corn work well together.
dal and spinach
Nutritious, protein-rich, iron and mineral-rich, fibre-rich, dal palang is probably the healthiest dish in this cookbook. One of our favourite dal recipes.
decorative basmati rice
Plain, simple rice, chawal, with a touch of colour.
dosa
Dosa are south Indian rice and lentil crepes. They are gluten-free, and are just wonderful as an alternative to bread for your gluten-free friends and family.
eggplant pickle
This eggplant pickle, brinjal ka achaar, is deliciously hot and spicy.
fried eggplant curry
Kathrikkai kulambu is fried eggplant in a simple tomato masala with a touch of tamarind.
fruit chaat
Phala chaat is a mix of fruits, tossed with potatoes and chaat masala. A great example of Delhi street-vendor food, easily prepared at home.
garam masala
Of all the masala mixes that exist in Indian cookery, garam masala is the best known. It is usually added to a dish towards the end of the cooking process.
green apple achaar
Seb ka achaar is an uncooked pickle using a fresh green apple. It is hot, spicy and intense with a fresh flavour from the apple.