Pure Veg Recipes from ManeThindi!

Palak Methi aur Paneer ki Saag is a calcium, minerals and protein rich gravy. Its got a very herby and fresh flavour, making it ideal to go with both roti and rice alike. This gravy is prepared along with fresh cream and paneer making it nutritious and delicious especially for expectant mothers. The usage of spices are minimal as it tends to over power the greens. To Serve 4 Ingredients - Palak / Spinach - 3 medium bunches [cleaned, blanched and pureed] Methi - 1 medium bunch [separate only the leaves, cleaned and finely chopped] Paneer - 200gms [Appx.] Onions - 2 big [roughly chopped] Green chillies - 1 or 2 [best if sparingly used] Garlic - 10 pods or more! [garlicky flavor gives an edge to this dish] Coriander powder - 1-2 tbsp Cumin/Jeera - 2 tsp Bay leaf and Elaichi/Cardamom - 1 Red chilli or Paprika - 1-2 tsp [as per requirement] Kasuri Methi or Dried Fenu greek leaves - 1-2 tsp Milk - 1 cup Oil or Ghee - 1tbsp Fresh Cream - 2 tbsp Cashew - 10 [so...

Goli Baje or Bajji also called as Mangaluru Bajji is a Karavali dish which is hugley popular everywhere. Its made of very simple ingredients and doesnt take a lot of effort but the result is just awesome. Its crisp on the out and spongy in the inside. Its flavorful and a hit with both young and old. Since the ingredients are very easily available, it can be made in large quantities like functions or parties. Its served with simple coconut chutney or tastes great with tomato ketchup or any of the sauces/dips! For Coconut or Kayi chutney please click on this link - http://www.manethindi.com/2016/07/kayi-chutney-coconut-chutney.html To Serve 4 Ingredients - Maida / All purpose flour - 300 gms [appx.] Rice flour - 50 gms [appx.] Soda bi Carbornate - 1/2 tsp Sour curds - 1 big cup Green chilli - 5-6 [depending on the vartiety and heat] finely chopped Curry leaves - 3-4 sprigs finely chopped Coriander leaves - a bunch finely chopped Coconut - about 50gms or 1 cup ve...