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Veggie Belly
www.veggiebelly.com
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Vegetarian recipes, everything from easy to exotic
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Mughlai Vegetable Biryani Recipe

I imagine that 500 years ago Indian emperors ate like this. Steaming hot biryanis straight from the handi (a cooking vessel), scented with cinnamon, safron and nuts and served with a cool minty raita...

21 may 12 1 person likes this

White Bean and Porcini Mushroom Soup

Dried porcini mushrooms are a beautiful thing. They have a meaty flavor, and a deep umami taste. Boil dried porcinis in water, and you have yourself the best vegetarian substitute for beef broth. I a...

03 may 12

Broccoli Paratha – a Step by Step Recipe

I make parathas often – they are a delicious, substantial meal and you can fill them with lots of different things. I usually make the traditional paneer parathas or aloo (potato) filled parathas. Bu...

21 apr 12 2 people like this

Eggless Cornflakes Cookies

I really shouldn’t have made these cookies. I can’t stay away from them now! These buttery cookies with crunchy bits of cornflakes are an easy, eggless treat that you can make in no time. You can eve...

06 apr 12 1 person likes this

Laila’s Arabic Lentil Soup

Have you entered the Herbivoracious cookbook giveaway yet? You only have 2 days left to win Michael Natkin’s brand new vegetarian cookbook, Herbivoracious! Click here to enter the giveaway! Now on to...

02 apr 12 1 person likes this

Triple Smoky Mac and Cheese Recipe from Herbivoracious Cookbook and a Giveaway

When I received a review copy of my friend Michael Natkin’s new cook book Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes, I was so thrilled and so hungry. Thrill...

28 mar 12 2 people like this

Cooking with a Palestinian Grandmother and Christmas in Bethlehem. A Vegetarian Journey Through Isr...

My first vegetarian meal in Bethlehem – dinner at Laila’s house. After a delicious and fun few days in Jerusalem, I headed to Bethlehem for Christmas. (Yes, I am that late with this post,...

23 mar 12 2 people like this

Spinach Mushroom Soup & How to Keep Spinach Green While Cooking

This easy spinach and mushroom soup makes me feel good that I’m eating my vegetables. It’s packed with lots of fresh spinach and the great umami flavor of mushrooms. I allow myself a little butter in...

15 feb 12 1 person likes this

The Best Hummus I’ve Ever Eaten and Other Stories from Jerusalem. A Vegetarian Journey Through Isra...

When I left for Israel late last year, I had no idea I would return so in love with the cuisine of this country. The fresh fruits and vegetables, amazing range of grains, and the huge markets are a v...

10 feb 12

Ghee and Curry Leaf Pasta Recipe

In my last post I showed you how to make home made ghee. In this post, I share how to use all that delicious ghee – pasta with curry leaf and ghee! I am a pasta lover and a ghee lover, and thi...

26 jan 12 1 person likes this

How to Make Ghee

Ghee is used widely in Indian cooking. Not only is it deeply flavorful, ghee also has a higher smoke point, so its great for sauteing or frying. Indian herbal medicine (Ayurveda) uses ghee as a base ...

13 jan 12 1 person likes this

Easy Carrot Mint Soup and a Great Tip for Flavoring Milk Based Soups

Let’s start the New Year with a simple, yet delicious carrot mint soup recipe, shall we?! This is my go to recipe when I’m feeling like a soup laden with the freshness of herbs and vegetables. This s...

03 jan 12 1 person likes this

Baba Ganoush Recipe – a Guest Post from Shulie of Food Wanderings

Hello from Tel Aviv! I am traveling in Jordan and Israel on a business trip, and have taken a few days off to explore the amazing food scene here. I will be posting lots of photos and recipes from my...

29 dec 11

Dal Fry Mix in a Jar. Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas for Vegetarians

Dal fry is a typical Indian lentil dish (and popular on restaurant menus) made with cumin, turmeric, onion, tomato, garlic and lentils. I’ve simplified the recipe and turned it into a holiday g...

20 dec 11

Cajun Dirty Rice Mix in a Jar. Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas for Vegetarians.

Do you love giving homemade holiday gifts? Do you have friends or family who are vegan or vegetarian? If you answered yes, this is the perfect vegetarian friendly, homemade Christmas food gift idea f...

15 dec 11

Indian Coconut Rice. A Guest Post for 6Bittersweets

I’m at the airport, about to board my plane to India (and then I’m going to Jordan, Dubai and Israel). I wanted to quickly tell you about my coconut rice guest post over at my lovely frie...

12 dec 11

Scenes From Around My Portland Neighborhood

These photos are from my neighborhood in north west Portland, where I live. I’ve never lived in an American city before. For the 9 years I’ve been in this country, I’ve always lived in the suburbs (M...

09 dec 11

Creamy Polenta with Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

This creamy polenta with balsamic roasted brussels sprouts recipe is the ultimate comfort food. I love curling up on the sofa with a hot bowl full for dinner. The left overs are great for lunch the n...

06 dec 11

Easy Eggless Chocolate Pudding Recipe. Only 5 ingredients, 10 minutes!

I learned this recipe from Veena aunty, my mother’s friend in India. She is such a fantastic cook, and always so eager to teach others her recipes. I always learn new recipes from Veena aunty when ...

02 dec 11 1 person likes this

Drunken Pumpkin Chili Cooked in Oregon Beer

If you know how to open a few cans, you can make this vegetarian drunken pumpkin chili recipe. Its that easy! I kept this recipe seasonal by using some pumpkin. You could easily leave out the pumpkin...

30 nov 11

Kale and Goat Cheese Mashed Sweet Potato. A Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe

Like me, if you are sick of serving your guests regular old mashed potatoes, you will love this recipe. This kale and goat cheese mashed sweet potatoes will be the perfect side dish for thanksgiving...

18 nov 11

Tofu Skin Roulade with Sage Mushroom Stuffing. A Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe

I wanted to come up with a vegetarian thanksgiving recipe this year that can be a beautiful centerpiece on the vegetarian thanksgiving table. Just because you are vegetarian doesnt mean you are doome...

16 nov 11

Idli Chaat Recipe & an Indian Cooking Kit Giveaway from Veena’s Market

I don’t fry foods very often. But when I do, I make sure its damn good – like this Indian street food inspired idli chaat. This Idli chaat recipe turns fried idlis into a crispy on the outside, flu...

14 nov 11

Acorn Squash Soup with Chipotle Cream Recipe

I am still getting used to all the rain in Portland. I figured my best defense against a foggy, rainy day is a good, thick, creamy soup. My neighborhood food co-op had some great looking acorn squash...

09 nov 11

Thenga Manga Pattani Sundal Recipe

A Guest Post for Shulie of Food Wanderings Like me, if you are from the state of Tamil Nadu in India, you know the famous thenga manga pattani sundal you get on the beach in Madras. I see the city gr...

03 nov 11

A Vegetarian Road Trip Across America. What I’m Seeing Doing and Eating Part3 and a Giveaway

Its official, I am a Portlander now! I completed my cross country trip and arrived in Portland, OR 2 weeks ago. Phew! This is the final post of my road trip series, and was written during the last ...

20 oct 11

Mishti Doi Recipe – Yogurt Set with Caramelized Sugar

..a guest post by Pavithra of Dishes from my Kitchen I have just completed a cross country drive across America (read about it here and here!) and moved to Portland, OR. While I’m settling in, ...

13 oct 11

Aloo Gobi Tart Recipe

..a guest post by Radhika of Food for 7 Stages I have been reading Radhika’s mouth watering blog, Food for 7 stages right since its inception. I am excited to invite her to guest blog today, b...

11 oct 11

A Vegetarian Road Trip Across America. What Im Seeing, Doing and Eating Part 2

It has been an awe inspiring, eye opening trip so far and I am seeing so many breathtaking sites. Above is a picture of the magnificent Badlands in South Dakota. I wasnt expecting great vegetarian fo...

06 oct 11

Bisi Bele Bath Recipe

..a guest post by Radhika of Just Home Made I am driving cross country at the moment, and I’ve just seen Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota! As I trek across America, I am posting a series of essays ...

29 sep 11

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