Shanthi Krishnakumar's cook book

Kadai Vegetable is a combination mixed vegetables cooked with freshly ground spices which gives a nice aroma to the recipe. This is a p...

'Rasedar' means a juicy, thinner consistency of a gravy / subzi.  'Rasedar aloo tamatar' / 'Rasedar aloo', is a ...

Brinjal / Eggplant is a versatile vegetable used in all the cuisines worldwide. Bagara baingan is a popular Indian cuisine with eggplant/...

This is a creamy punjabi gravy with a perfect combination of spices apt for parties and get- togethers. And what is special about dhaba...

This is a Gujarati style curry(shaak) / gravy(rasavalu) with potato(batata). It has a distinct flavour, despite its simplicity. INGRE...

INGREDIENTS: Paneer - 200 gms (cut into cubes) Mutter - 1/2 cup (shelled or frozen peas) Tomatoes - 2 Jeera - 1/2 tsp Cinnamon - 1” stick ...

This is a tasty and unique north-indian gravy with chargrilled brinjals. This can be done with or without green peas.  INGREDIENTS: B...

This is the basic jain gravy for subzis and side dishes without onion and garlic. This type of gravy can be used during fasting (vrat ) d...

This is a simple and healthy dhal with the aroma of methi leaves and good for diabetes, and controls blood sugar. INGREDIENTS: Masoor d...

INGREDIENTS : Suran (Elephant yam) - 1/2 kg. Fresh curd - 1/4 cup Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp. Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder ...

INGREDIENTS: Dry green peas - 2 cups Onions - 2 Punjabi garam masala - 1 tsp. Turmeric powder - 1 tsp. Salt - as per taste ...

I just tried this as we make kumbakonam kadappa(link here) sans onion and garlic. It was so colourful and comfortable with mild spices ...

INGREDIENTS: Baby corn - 10 Shelled peas - 1/4 cup Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp. Garam masala - 1 tsp. Salt - as per tas...

Kovakkai in Tamil, parwal/ tindora in Hindi, dondekaya in kannada, is a vegetable which has a lot of health benefits. Studies say it reduc...

This is a popular side-dish for idlis and dosas in Tanjore region. Brahmins from that region also prepare this side dish without onions. Th...

INGREDIENTS: Kabul channa - 1 cup Methi leaves - 2 cups (tightly packed) Green chillies - 2 Tomato - 1 Grated ginger - 1 tsp. Coriand...

I learnt this from vahchef's site. I made some slight variations to suit our family's tastes. Cute baby potatoes with rich spices a...

INGREDIENTS: Sabut urad dal (Whole black gram) - 3/4 cup Rajma - 1/2 cup Onion - 2 (medium - sized) Grated ginger - 1 tsp. Grated garlic - ...

I made the jain gravy version some days back and while tasting this nobody at home could make it out. It was like regular palak paneer. NOT...

INGREDIENTS: Mixed vegetables - 2 cups (beans, carrot, capsicum,peas and cauliflower) Crumbled paneer - 3/4 cup Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon Gre...