AV's - VEG. KITCHEN | FOOD & TRAVEL STORIES

  Fried rice is a popular component of  East Asian ,  Southeast Asian  and certain  South Asian cuisines , as well as a staple  national dish  of  Indonesia .  FRIED RICE IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR DISHES OF INDIAN CHINESE CUISINE IN INDIA HERE IS MY VERSION OF VEGAN FRIENDLY & ONION & GARLIC FREE RECIPE WITH FEW SIMPLE INGREDIENTS HEAT 2-3 TABLESPOONS OF OIL IN A LARGE PAN ADD 1/2 CUP EACH CHOPPED CARROTS & CAPSICUM ADD 1/4 CUP PEAS ADD 1/2 CUP SLICED BEANS ADD 1/2 CUP SHREDDED CABBAGE WHEN MIXED VEGETABLES ARE COOKED (5-10 MINS ON MEDIUM HEAT) - SLOWLY ADD SALT TO TASTE, 1/4 TSP. PEPPER POWDER, 1/2 TSP. EACH SOY SAUCE & GREEN CHILLI PASTE MIX WELL TO COMBINE AND FRY FOR A MINUTE OR TWO (TEXTURE SHOULD BE CRUNCHY) COOK 2 CUP RICE & ALLOW TO COOL.  WHEN RICE IS COOL, MIX WITH VEGETABLE MIXTURE AND SERVE HOT VEGAN FRIED RICE READY TO SERVE.   FRIED RICE IS OFTEN EATEN BY ITSELF OR AS AN ACCOMPANIMENT TO ANOTHER DISH.

PURI / POORI - is a type of deep-fried bread made from unleavened whole wheat flour, originated from the Indian subcontinent. ROTI / CHAPATI - Unleavened flatbread is a common staple food in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.   Chapatis (roti) made out of whole wheat flour cooked on a tava (flat skillet).   Chapatis were introduced to other parts of the world by South Asian immigrants, particularly by Indian merchants who settled in Central Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa and the Caribbean islands. ALOO-MUTER-PANNER MASALA (POTATO-PEAS-COTTAGE CHEESE CURRY Chapati  Onion Chapati Grilled Chapati Chapati ingredients - Whole wheat flour, salt and oil - combined together to make a smooth dough, rested for 30 mins and then rolled into round shapes.  Cooked both sides on a hot tava (flat skillet) and served with chutneys, sambar, subji's, korma etc., Stuffed Chapati Ingredients for dough: 1.5 c

KOOTU is a South Indian Lentil & Vegetable Stew - noted for its nutty & complex textures & flavours with the liberal addition of coconut & lentils.  This dish is typically less watery than sambar but more so than dry version of stir-fries. PORICHA KOOTU is made with variety of vegetables and lentils (toor & moong dals), fried - urud dal, black pepper, dry red chilli, cumin & fresh coconut are grinded together.  Other ingredients include - tamarind extract, coconut oil, salt, mustard seeds, Hing & curry leaves.  This dish is served with plain rice. Urud dal, black pepper, cumin, dry red chilli, fresh coconut - fried to golden brown texture then grinded into a smooth paste.  Other ingredients - tamarind juice, salt to taste, hing powder & mustard seeds are seasoned in coconut oil.  Cooked lentils & vegetables are simmered with other ingredients and served hot with plain rice. INGREDIENTS & METHOD 2 cups mixed vegetables of your choice (such as po

೨೦೨೪ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು ಮನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂಗಳದಲ್ಲಿ ದೀಪಗಳು ಬೆಳಗಲಿ, ಸಂತೋಷದ ದೀಪಗಳು ಮನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂಗಳದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿ ತರಲಿ ದೀಪದ ಬೆಳಕಿನಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಲ  ಕತ್ತಲೆಯ ಜೀವನ ಮರೆಯಾಗಲಿ  ಬೆಳಕಿನ ಹಬ್ಬ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಎಲ್ಲರ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲೂ ಬೆಳಕು ತರಲಿ   On this auspicious festival of Lights, May the glow of Joy, Prosperity & Happiness Illuminate your life and your home    Wishing you & your family a Happy & Safe DEEPAVALI