Chickpea Sundal, also known as chana sundal, is a healthy snack or side dish prepared with boiled chickpeas, tempered with spices and fresh coconut. It is also prepared during Indian festivals and offered to god as prasadam (offering). Numerous legumes, including chickpeas, kidney beans, green gram, black-eyed peas, and other ingredients, can be used to... Read More The post Chana Sundal | Chickpea Sundal appeared first on Indian Veggie Delight ..read more

This Peanut Chutney is a creamy, nutty, and delicious South Indian condiment made with roasted peanuts (groundnuts), garlic, onion, and red or green chilies, all ground together and then tempered with spices. It's vegan, low-carb, and can be made gluten-free. Today, I'm sharing a flavorful Andhra-style peanut and onion chutney recipe that pairs perfectly with breakfast classics such as idli, dosa, pesarattu, and vada. Every household has its own recipe. This peanut chutney features onions, garlic, and dry red chilies, imparting rich flavor without the addition of coconut. Unlike coconut chut ..read more

Foxtail Millet (or Thinai Pongal) is an easy and healthy South Indian recipe made with millets & yellow moong lentils. It is tempered in ghee with a few spices and can be prepared in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop. Millet pongal Pongal is a traditional South Indian savory dish. It's very light on the stomach and very easy to prepare. Traditionally, Ven Pongal is made from rice, but today, I am sharing a healthy substitute made with millet. I have used foxtail millet in this recipe. If you don't have foxtail millet at home, you can make this millet pongal with ..read more

Spinach (Palak) Ka Raita is an easy and healthy South Indian-style raita recipe made with yogurt (curd), sauteed spinach, and spices. It pairs well with vegetable pulao and Veggie Biryani or can be enjoyed as it is. It's Low-carb and kid-friendly. Cucumber raita and onion tomato raita are staples on our dinner table. I first discovered spinach raita when I tried it at my friend Rekha's place. She is a great cook and has inspired me to explore various healthy recipes. It is also known as "keerai thayir pachadi" or "keerai raita" in Tamil. If you are making this for your kid, you can ..read more

This Indian-style Zucchini Curry recipe is creamy and delicious, made with zucchini (courgette) infused with spices. It's extremely easy to make in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop in less than 20 minutes. This dish is vegan, gluten-free, and low carb/keto friendly. We love zucchini at home! It's such a versatile vegetable. I was inspired to try this zucchini curry recipe after making Lauki Curry (Bottle gourd Curry) in my Instant Pot. It takes far less time and less monitoring than if you were to make it on the stovetop. I have also included the stovetop zucchini curry vers ..read more

This Drumstick Leaves Paratha recipe is extremely easy to make, incredibly delicious, not to forget healthy ones made from drumstick/moringa leaves, whole wheat flour, and a few Indian spices. This protein-packed paratha is ideal for kids and makes a fantastic lunch box option as well. Moringa Leaves Paratha Drumstick leaves or moringa greens ('Nugeekayi soppu' in Kannada) is a super food and are a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron, and Potassium. They're widely used in dals and curries. Growing up in a South Indian home, I often saw my mom and grandma incorpo ..read more

This Quinoa Dal Khichdi recipe is an ultimate one-pot dish, prepared effortlessly in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or stovetop. With simple ingredients like quinoa, moong dal/lentils, vegetables, and basic Indian spices, you'll have a flavorful khichdi in less than 30 minutes! It's vegan, gluten-free, and ideal for weight loss. Quinoa is one of the superfoods, packed with protein, dietary fiber, and has many more nutritional values compared to rice. So, I am trying to incorporate quinoa into Indian recipes by simply swapping rice with quinoa, like my lemon quinoa, and curd quinoa. My h ..read more

The Red Bell Pepper Peanut Chutney is a flavorful and spicy dish that combines the roasted, smoky flavor of red bell peppers with the nutty richness of roasted peanuts. This vegan, low-carb-friendly chutney is perfect for adding a delightful kick to your meals. Chutneys are a type of condiment originating from India. Typically, they are prepared using a mixture of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, and more. Often served as a side dish or accompaniment to Indian meals. Incorporating vegetables into chutney, like ridge gourd chutney, zucchini chutney, and tomato onion chutney, adds both ..read more

Black-eyed Peas Curry, also known as Lobia Masala, is a popular North Indian dish that is simple and easy to make. The black-eyed peas are pressure-cooked in the Instant Pot with a flavorful onion-tomato base and a few aromatic spices. Enjoy it with roti or basmati rice for a perfect weeknight dinner. This dish is vegan, protein-rich, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly!" Black Eyed Peas Curry Black-eyed beans, known as lobia, are a fantastic choice when you seek to blend taste and health in a single dish. They can be used in a variety of recipes from salads to curries, soups to side dishes, an ..read more

This light, easy, and delicious Sweet Corn Soup is a classic Indo-Chinese soup recipe perfect for a chilly day. Loaded with sweet corn and vegetables, it serves wonderfully as both an appetizer and a main course prepared in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Vegan and Gluten-free. sweet corn soup This Sweet Corn Soup is very popular in India, often found on the menus of Indian-Chinese restaurants. Having grown up enjoying this dish, I find nothing more comforting and satisfying than a bowl of warm sweet corn soup. It's naturally vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free. This homemade ..read more