I spent my childhood in Southall and back then, it had three Indian cinemas – The Dominion, The Century and The Liberty. We lived in what was called ‘Old Southall’, close to the Dominion Cinema. Next door to the cinema was an Indian restaurant called Sagoo & Thakkar which is now known as the Roxy….
Category: Vegetarian
Indian Punjabi Vegetarian dishes
Masala Gobi
Cauliflower & Potatoes cooked in a spiced gravy Masala Gobi is the alternative to Aloo Gobi as it is cooked in a thick gravy which goes well with rice as well as roti. It is an exceptionally tasty dish as the vegetables soak up all the flavours of the sauce. The ingredients are cooked slightly…
Cardamom & Pistachio Ice-cream
Cardamom, Pistachio and Rose no churn ice-cream Many people love Ras Malai which is a dessert made from Indian cottage cheese which has been shaped into little dumplings, sweetened and then soaked in reduced milk, laced with saffron, cardamom and, with chopped pistachios for the garnish. Gulab Jamun being little fried dough balls dunked in…
Motha di Daal
Moth beans cooked in warming spices Motha di Daal (Moth pronounced Mawt) or Moth beans as known in English is a lentil that makes really flavourful daals and soups. The beans have a nutty flavour and as they cook down they release a creaminess which makes a very heart-warming dish especially when cooked as I…
Aloo Mattar Anda Sabji
Potatoes and peas with eggs (optional) cooked in spices What can you make with a few potatoes and some frozen peas? Yes – you have a few options – you could boil them and make mash with peas, maybe have them with fish fingers, or something else from the freezer…..or….you can really push the boat…
Aloo Baingan Sabji
Japanese Aubergine cooked with potatoes and spices Aloo Baingan Sabji is a firm favourite in my list of great vegetarian recipes. I love the way the aubergine soaks up the flavours of all the other ingredients in the pan, the warmth of the spices and the slight tartness from the tomato, and with the added…
Panjiri
A nutritional and healthy pick me up Panjiri is a wonderful snack that is so full of energy. Many Indians make this during the start of the winter months in large quantities, and it is eaten in the mornings to keep away colds and other ailments and to give their immunity a boost. It is also good for…
Saron da Saag
All that is green and healthy! Nothing can be more quintessentially Punjabi, than Saron da Saag – a winter delicacy made in North India with fresh mustard greens and other green leafy vegetables. No dish from the Punjab, conjures up more powerful nostalgic memories of Punjab, than this earthy, hearty and honest vegetable dish full…
Lachha Paratha – easy version
Layered flaky crispy paratha This Paratha originated in the Indian state of Punjab. Lachha meaning “layered ring” in Punjabi and rolling it into a pin wheel shape. The dough is rolled, pleated and folded to form a ring. This ring is then rolled out again and fried with a little oil on a hot pan or tava. This…