Contents The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan. A Brief Note From the Author xvii Foreword xix Vegetarianism and the Vegan Diet 1 You, Indian Provisions, and the Internet 3 What’s What 5 The Indian Larder 10 What Do You Really Need? 12 What If I Want to Have Everything? 13 Spices 15 Chilis 19 Of Fats and Oils 22 Ghee 24 Rice 26 The Thali and Other Conventions of Eating “Indian Style” 29 Basic Kitchen Equipment 32 Basic Preparations 34 How Well Do You Know Your Curry? 42 Basic Curries and Sauces 44 v Basic Curry Sauce 45 Basic Korma 46 v Basic Masala (Gravy) 47 Masalas 49 v Garam Masala 49 Chaat Masala 49 Rasam Powder 50 Rasam Podi Vegetable Masala Powder 50 Do Indians Eat Soup? 52 v Spinach and Coconut Milk Soup 53 Palak aur Nariyal ka Shorba vii viii All-India Vegetarian Cookbook v Carrot and Carom Seed Soup 54 Ajwaini Gajar ka Shorba v Lentil Soup 54 Dal ka Shorba v Tomato Soup 55 Tamatar ka Shorba v Tomato-Pineapple Rasam 56 v Pumpkin Soup 57 Kadoo ka Champoo v Onion-Pepper Soup 58 Kaandhechya Rassa Beetroot and Fennel Soup 59 Chukandar ka Rassa Papads, Pakoras, and Plenty of Taste 61 v Tangy Potato-and-Green-Pea-Stuffed Fried Papad 61 Papad rolls v Vegetable Patties 62 Vegetable Chaap v Pan-Fried Yam Kebabs 63 Oaler Kebab v Bengali Potato and Poppy-Seed Cutlet 64 Postor Chop v Savory Lentil and Spinach Fritters 65 Patta Vadi Tangy Potato Salad with Tamarind and Date-Flavored Chutney 66 Aloo chaat v Vegetable Fritters 67 Vegetable Pakodas Fried Lentil Dumplings Steeped in Yogurt 68 Dahi Vada v Steamed Gram Flour Savories 69 Khaman Dhokla v Carom Seed Flavored Crisps 70 Matri Plain Dosa 71 Sada Dosa Semolina Dosa 71 Rawa Dosa The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan. Contents ix Raitas 73 Basic Raita 73 Yogurt Dip Pineapple Raita 74 Ananas ka Raita Asafoetida and Garlic Flavored Raita 75 Burhani raita Spinach and Scallion Raita 75 Palak aur Hara Pyaaz ka Raita Paneer 76 Paneer Simmered with Cream and Black Peppercorns 78 Paneer Badaami Kali Mirch Crumbled Paneer with Spices 79 Paneer Bhurji Paneer Tossed with Peppers 80 Paneer Shimla Mirch Curried Paneer Stuffed with Pistachios 81 Paneer Shahi Korma Caulifl ower 83 Caulifl ower Simmered with Yogurt and Carom Seed 83 Ajwaini Gobi v Stir Fried Potatoes and Caulifl ower with Cumin 84 Aloo gobi masala v Caulifl ower Florets Tossed with Bell Peppers 85 Gobi Benarasi Carrots 86 v Carrot and Coconut Stir-Fry 87 Carrot Poriyal v Spicy Carrot and Coriander Stew 88 Gajar dhaniwal masala Green Peas 89 Green Peas and Paneer Simmered in Spicy Tomato Gravy 89 Matar Paneer Green Peas and Fenugreek Leaves in a Creamy Sauce 90 Methi Matar Malai Bitter Melon/Karela 92 v Mangalorean Style Bitter-Melon Curry 93 Kanchala Gassi The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan. x All-India Vegetarian Cookbook v Bitter Melon Hash 94 Karela Bhate v Bitter Melon Stir-Fry 95 Karela Bhuni Okra 96 v Okra Tossed with Mangoes 96 Bhindi Aamwali v Spice-Marinated Okra Crisps 97 Karare Bhindi v Spice-Stuffed Okra in a Tangy Curry Sauce 98 Bharwaan Bhindi Masala Okra in Yogurt Sauce 99 Doi Bhindi Okra Cooked in a Bengali Mustard Sauce 100 Bhindi Jhaal v Traditional Goan Okra Curry 101 Bhindichi Kodi Potato 103 v Potatoes Simmered in a Light Curry Sauce 103 Aloo Rassa v Potatoes Steeped in Spiced Tamarind Sauce 104 Imli Wale Aloo v Spicy Potatoes with a Raw Mango Sprinkle 105 Aloo Chatpate v Potatoes Cooked with Pomegranate Seeds 106 Aloo Anardana v Goan Cashew Nut and Potato Curry 107 Batate Kajuchi Kodi v Potatoes Tossed with Scallions 108 Aloo Hara Pyaz v Potato Vindaloo 108 Aloo Vindaloo v Potatoes and Caulifl ower Tossed with Bengali Five Spice 110 Aloo Gobir Chorchorri v Potatoes Cooked In Bengali Five Spice 111 Aloo Chorchorri v Potatoes in Poppy-Seed Gravy 111 Aloo Posto Chorchorri The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan. Contents xi Potatoes In Tangy Spiced Gravy 112 Aloo Dum v Stewed Potatoes and Beans in Lightly Spiced Coconut Milk 113 Kizhanga Ishtew v Potatoes Cooked with Fenugreek Leaves 114 Aloo Methi v Maharashtrian Spice-Tossed Potatoes 115 Battanteche Sukhe v Calcutta-Style Potato Curry 116 Aloo jhol Spinach 117 v Potatoes in a Mildly Spiced Spinach Gravy 117 Aloo Palak Stir-Fried Spinach and Fenugreek Leaves 118 Ghota Hua Palak aur Methi Ka Saag v Spinach Leaves with Ginger and Tomatoes 119 Adraki Palak v Spinach Leaves Tossed with Mustard 120 Sarson Palak Pumpkin 121 v White Pumpkin Simmered with Spices and Coconut Milk 122 Lauki Kanchoo v Spiced Pumpkin 123 Masala Kadoo v Tangy South Indian Pumpkin Curry 123 Parangi Kai Puli Curry v Slow Braised Pumpkin with Sesame Seeds 124 Tilwale Kaddu v Stewed Pumpkin 125 Kumro Dalna v White Pumpkin and Coconut 126 Lau Ghonto v White Pumpkin and Coconut Stew 127 Lau Shukto White Pumpkin Relish 128 Kumbalanga Pachadi v Spiced Braised Pumpkin 129 Hara Kaddu Masala The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan. xii All-India Vegetarian Cookbook v Pumpkin Dumplings Simmered in Tangy Nut Gravy 130 Kaddu ke Koftey Eggplant 131 v Baby Eggplant Cooked in Peanut-Thickened Gravy 131 Baingan aur Moongphali ka Milan v Spiced Eggplant Hash 132 Baingan Bharta Eggplant Simmered in Tamarind Gravy 133 Beguner Tak v Eggplant Cooked with Margosa Leaves 134 Neem Begun Mixed Vegetables 136 v Turmeric-Perfumed Vegetables 136 Sukha Sabzi Masala v Stir-Fried Cabbage with Mustard Seeds and Coconut 136 Cabbage Foogath v Mushrooms and Roasted Coconut Curry 137 Mushroom Xacuti v Vegetable Stew with Bengal Gram Dumplings 138 Gujarati Undhiyo v Mixed Vegetables with Poppy Seeds 140 Posto Chorchorri v Bengali Pumpkin and Eggplant Stew 141 Chorchorri Bengali Stir-Fried Vegetables with Lentil Dumplings 142 Shukto v Green Mangoes Simmered in Light Mustard Sauce 143 Ambol Soya Nuggets Simmered in Maharashtrian Inspired Gravy 144 Wadiyanche Rassa v Vegetable Dip and Relish 145 Cheencheeda Rajasthani Wheat Gluten Stew 146 Chakki ki Subzi Rajasthani Style Corn Meal Dumplings with Onions and Paneer 148 Makkai ka Gutta v Beetroot and Toasted Sesame Seed Salad 149 Chukandar aur Til ka Salad The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan. Contents xiii v Mushrooms Tossed With Corn Kernels and Green Peas 150 Dhingri Makai Matar Mushrooms Simmered in a Creamy Saffron-Nut Sauce 151 Shahi Khumb Lentils 153 Tempered Yellow Lentils 154 Dal Tadka Stewed Whole Black Lentils 155 Dal Makhani v Black Eyed Peas with Coconut 156 Melgor Red Kidney Bean Stew 157 Rajmah Masala Lentil Dumplings in Spiced Ginger Gravy 158 Dhokar Dalna v Split Green Lentils with Coconut 159 Bhaja Moong Dal Narkol Diye v Lentil Dumplings in Mustard Sauce 160 Bodar Jhal Lentil and Vegetable Stew 160 Bhaja Moonger Dal Yellow Lentil and Spinach Stew Flavored with Garlic 161 Lahsun wali Dal Palak Fenugreek Leaves Simmered with Roasted Papad 162 Papad Pudina ki Subzi Bread and Rice 164 v Asafoetida Enhanced Traditional Bengali Fried Breads 165 Hinger Kochudi v Rice and Roasted Coconut Flavored Savory Pancakes 166 Kaltappam v Fenugreek-Flavored Flat Breads 166 Methi na Thepla v Fermented Rice and Coconut Batter Pancakes 167 Appams Traditional Whole Wheat Flour Fried Bread 168 Puri/Poori Rajasthani Traditional Gram Flour Bread 169 Missi Roti The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan. xiv All-India Vegetarian Cookbook Gram Flour Savory Pan Breads 170 Masalaewale Besan ke Rotliyan v Unleavened Griddle-Baked Bread 170 Chappati Traditional Whole Wheat and Carom Seed Griddle-Baked Bread 171 Ajwaini Paratha Beetroot and Cardamom Bread 172 Chukandar ki Roti v Savory South Indian Rice and Lentil Pancake 173 Uttapam Sorghum Bread 174 Jwarichi Bhakri Sweet Vegetable Pilaf 175 Subz Muthanjan Pulao Tomato Rice 176 Spicy Maharashtrian Fried Rice 177 Masala bhaat v Sprouted Moong Bean Pilaf 178 Moongwali Pulao v Beetroot and Cumin Pilaf 179 Chukandar pulao Vegetable, Rice, and Lentil Stew 180 Khichadi Morel and Saffron Biryani 181 Zaffrani Gucchi Biryani Mukhvas 183 v Spice-Stuffed Dates 184 Masala Khajoor Rose Petal Jam 184 Gulkhand Chutneys 186 v Tamarind and Palm Sugar Chutney 186 Sonth ki Chutney v Coriander and Mint Leaf Chutney 187 Dhaniya Pudina ki Chutney Coriander, Mint Leaf and Yogurt Chutney 187 Pudina ki Chutney v Apple and Raisin Chutney 188 Saeb aur Kismis ki Chutney The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan. Contents xv v Coriander and Coconut Chutney 188 v Tomato Chutney with Raisins 189 Tamater Manukaer Chutney v Date And Tomato Chutney 190 Tamatar Khajoorer Chutney Chaat 191 Papdis 192 Golgappa Puris What-Nots 194 v Savory Gram Flour Vermicelli 194 Sev v Savory Semolina Hash 195 Rawa upma Savory Gram Flour and Yogurt Rolls 196 Khandvi Sambhar 198 Desserts 200 Cardamom And Saffron-Fragranced Cheese Dumplings 201 Rajbhog Rasgulla 202 Sweetened Sugar-Soaked Cardamom Pancakes 204 Malpoa v Sweetened Broken Wheat 205 Lapsi Eggless Cashew Nut and Pistachio Ice Cream 206 Kaju-Pista Kulfi Lotus Seed Pudding (or) No Lotus Seed Pudding— the U.S. Version 207 Phool Makhane ki Kheer Sweetened Dried Fruits 207 Shufta Jalebis 208 Pulipithe Stuffed Sweet Pancakes 210 Patishapta Wheat Flour And Rock Sugar Dumplings 211 Choorma ladoos Sweet Semolina Dumplings 212 Rawa Ladoo The letter v to the left of a recipe's name indicates that it is vegan.