Chakvat Curry (Bathuva, goosefoot family leaves.)

Chenopodium is a green weedy plant distinguished as ‘white goosefoot.’ The leafy vegetable is cultivated and consumed in many parts of India. It’s known as ‘Chakvat’ in Maharashtra and ‘Bathuva’ in northern parts of India. I’m going to share my mom’s recipe in this post. It’s quick, simple, delicious, and healthy. Ain’t that a rare…

Methi Matar Malai (Fenugreek and Green Peas in a creamy sauce)

Fenugreek leaves means ‘Methi’ in Hindi and Marathi language. ‘Matar’ is nothing but green peas, and ‘Malai’ is a fresh cream. ‘Methi Matar Malai’ is a rich and creamy North Indian curry prepared in a white sauce. The curry offers complementing flavors ranging from sweet to salty and spicy to slightly bitter (comes from fenugreek…

Nutritious Veggie Dhansak

Dhansak is an Indian mixed lentil curry loaded with a lot of vegetables. Non-veg dhansak masala is a more popular dish where chicken or goat meat is also cooked in vegetable infused mixed lentil curry. Today I’m going to share a vegetarian dhansak recipe that is loaded with veggies. INGREDIENTS 1/4th cup of split pigeon…