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    Mirchi Tales » Recipes » Vegetarian

    Vegetarian

    A variety of coconut ladoos placed in a circular heap in a plate. To the right of the plate are crushed rose petals in a small bowl. On the bottom is a plate with pistachio powder, and coconut flakes, as well as a small bowl with desiccated coconut. To the left of the plate is a ribbon, and a beige napkin.

    3 ingredient instant coconut ladoos | Cardamom coconut fudge balls

    Two jars of no bake mango cheesecake. There is a biscuit crumb on the bottom, topped with a mango cream cheese filling, and chopped mangoes on top. At the back is mango puree in a glass jar.

    No Bake Mango Cheesecake Jars | No Gelatin Recipe

    A mason jar with aam panna or green mango drink.

    Aam Panna Recipe | Kairi Sharbat | Green Mango Drink

    A white plate with 4 paneer samosas, and one of the samosas is broken in half to reveal the filling inside. On the left of the plate is a cup of tea. On the top is another paneer samosa, and a small bowl of green chutney, and tamarind chutney.

    How to make Paneer Samosas | Cheese Paneer Samosa

    A plate filled with Sindhi style crispy bhindi. On the bottom of the plate are 3 lemon wedges, and on top of that is a small bowl containing chaat masala. Right below the plate is a biege colored napkin, and a coriander sprig.

    Sindhi style crispy bhindi | Crispy okra in air fryer

    A mound of air fryer pakoras with coriander on top. Behind the air fryer pakoras is green chili sauce, and tomato ketchup.

    Air fryer pakora | No fry pakora | Healthy onion pakora

    A baking tray with roasted vegetables on it cut in cubes.

    Guide to roasting vegetables | How to roast vegetables

    A bowl of roast vegetable salad with halloumi.

    Roast Vegetable Salad with Halloumi | Roasted Vegetable Salad

    A bowl of vegan mulligatawny soup.

    Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup | Vegan and Dairy Free

    Baked brie with garlic and chili in a cheese board which has blueberries, crackers and nuts.

    How to make Baked Brie with Garlic and Chili

    A plate is topped with date and almond bliss balls flavored with strawberry and cardamom. There are 8 bliss balls on the table, and they are garnished with freeze dried strawberries and almonds. Behind the plate is a pink colored napkin, and on the left of the bliss balls is half a freeze dried strawberry.

    Date and Almond Bliss Balls with Strawberry and Cardamom

    A white bowl filled with sweet mango chutney or kairi ki meethi chutney. On the back is another jar filled with mango chutney, a few whole red chilies, and a raw unripe green mango.

    Sweet and sour mango chutney | Nauratan Chutney | Kairi ki meethi chutney

    A bowl of roasted tomato garlic soup in the front. On the back of the soup is a plate with three slices of cheese bread, and a garlic bulb, along with a few cloves of garlic on a purple napkin.

    Roasted Tomato Garlic Soup (No Cream)

    A copper coloured serving bowl is filled with palak paneer or spinach curry with Indian cottage cheese cubes in it. To the left of the palak paneer is a piece of naan, and at the bottom of the image a silver coloured spoon can be seen peeking.

    Palak Paneer - Spinach with Indian Cottage Cheese

    A copper coloured saucepan filled with mushroom sauce topped with five golden brown mushrooms, salt and black pepper. This copper saucepan is placed on top of a black and white striped napkin and on the top of image, the edge of a wooden spoon is peeking through.

    Creamy mushroom sauce | A mushroom sauce that goes with everything!

    A white plate with a black rim is filled with boiled rice and red yellow lentil curry. The lentils are topped with a garnish of cumin seeds, onions and coriander. There is a mini blue bowl on the left of the plate with red mango pickle in it, along with a bronze coloured teaspoon. Behind the plate is a black bowl filled with more of the red and yellow lentil curry. Finally, on the right is a black and white patterned napkin.

    Moong Masoor Dal | Red and Yellow Lentil Curry

    Today I am sharing a super simple beverage recipe with you and that’s of namkeen lassi or salty lassi! Namkeen lassi is a popular beverage in Pakistan & India made from yoghurt, salt and roasted cumin.

    Namkeen Lassi (Salty Lassi)

    Kaali daal or khari masoor ki daal is a popular Pakistani lentil recipe made with black gram lentils. It can be served with chawal (rice) or roti.

    Kaali daal or khari masoor ki daal | Black gram lentils

    Karhi or Karhi Pakora is a Pakistani vegetarian dish consisting of a sour yoghurt & chickpea flour/besan base with pakora’s or vegetable fritters. 

    Karhi | Pakora Karhi

    With a base of yoghurt or dahi, raita is one of the most popular sides in Pakistani and Indian cuisine. Not only does yoghurt temper the spice that is a characteristic part of Desi cuisine, but it also acts as a condiment or dip to soak up the roti for dry dishes like BBQ.

    How to make raita and different types of raita

    Similar to a pilaf, aloo ki tahari or spiced potato rice is a Pakistani / Indian vegetarian dish made with rice and potatoes. Other vegetables can be used but the most popular are potatoes. 

    Aloo ki Tahari or Aloo Chawal | Spiced Potato Rice

    Chana dal samosas are a popular Pakistani & Indian vegetarian / vegan snack. Perfect for tea time with green chutney or raita on the side. 

    Chana Dal Samosas | Vegetarian Samosas

    Baigan ki Borani is a vegetarian recipe comprising of fried eggplant in a spicy gravy, topped with yogurt, coriander and onions.

    Baingan ki Borani / Borani Banjan (Eggplant with Yoghurt)

    This simple aloo baingan ki sabzi or potato eggplant vegetable is a mildly spiced Pakistani vegetarian / vegan dish made with eggplant and chopped potatoes. Eat with roti or rice.

    Aloo baingan ki sabzi (Potato Eggplant Vegetable)

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