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Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 3

Intro:-A comforting red lentil curry cooked without ghee or cream. Flavored with cumin, garlic, and turmeric – this protein-rich dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or roti.

Ingredients:

Fresh coriander for garnish

1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)

3 cups water

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 onion (chopped)

1 tomato (chopped)

4 garlic cloves (minced)

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1 tbsp oil (any plant-based)

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Rinse masoor dal and boil with turmeric and water until soft.
  2. In a pan, heat oil. Add cumin, garlic, and chopped onion. Sauté till golden.
  3. Add tomatoes, chili powder, salt. Cook till soft.
  4. Add this tadka to the boiled dal. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or roti.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 2

Intro:-This dry-style okra stir-fry is sautéed in mustard oil with tomatoes, onions, and masalas – completely plant-based, without curd or cream.

Ingredients:

250g okra (bhindi), chopped

1 onion, sliced

1 tomato, chopped

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp garam masala

Salt, red chili powder to taste

2 tbsp mustard oil

Instructions:

  1. Wash, dry, and slice bhindi.
  2. Heat oil, add cumin seeds, onions. Sauté till soft.
  3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, chili. Cook till oil separates.
  4. Add bhindi, salt, cover and cook for 10–12 minutes on low heat.
  5. Finish with garam masala. Serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 3

Intro:-A twist on classic palak paneer, made with tofu instead of paneer. Smooth spinach curry blended with spices, cashews, and plant-based milk.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp oil

200g tofu, cubed

2 cups spinach (palak), blanched and pureed

1 onion, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

4 garlic cloves

1-inch ginger

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/4 cup plant-based milk (optional)

1 tbsp oil

Instructions:

  1. Fry tofu cubes until golden. Set aside.
  2. In a pan, heat oil, add cumin, garlic, ginger, onion.
  3. Add tomatoes, cook till soft. Add spinach puree, salt, and masalas.
  4. Add tofu, plant milk, simmer 5–7 mins. Serve with rice or millet rotis.
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