https://cooksjoy.com/blog A vegetarian cooking blog with recipes that tickle your taste buds and leave you craving for more !!! Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:27:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/08/peas-paratha.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/08/peas-paratha.html#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2016 03:56:45 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=20945 Paratha is an Indian flat bread. There are a ton of variations and this version is stuffed with peas. Stuffed parathas are a filling dish and taste great. Off to the recipe. Tasty paratha ready. Enjoy]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/08/peas-paratha.html/feed 0 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/07/microwave-masala-peanuts.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/07/microwave-masala-peanuts.html#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:00:07 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=17575 I had earlier posted a baked version of masala peanuts that is always a super hit in my house. When I came across a similar recipe in Mallika Badrinath book using the microwave, I had to try it. This would be the way to go if you are making a small batch and do not want...]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/07/microwave-masala-peanuts.html/feed 2 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/07/arisi-paruppu-sadham-lentil-rice.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/07/arisi-paruppu-sadham-lentil-rice.html#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2016 02:11:27 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=20225 This lentil rice is a simple protein packed one pot meal that is perfect for week nights. Dump the ingredients in the pressure cooker and you are good to go. You can make an elaborate side like vadai or go with the simple potato chips. Tomatoes add a slight tanginess and the spices give a...]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/07/arisi-paruppu-sadham-lentil-rice.html/feed 0 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/06/mochakottai-eggplant-kuzhambu-fieldval-beans-brinjal-gravy.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/06/mochakottai-eggplant-kuzhambu-fieldval-beans-brinjal-gravy.html#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2016 16:16:28 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=20230 This is a simple South Indian gravy that goes well with rice. It sure brings nostalgic memories of my childhood . I usually cook the beans in bulk and keep in freezer; that makes making this gravy even easy. You can also serve this gravy with idli, dosai, etc. Off to the recipe. Tasty kuzhambu...]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/06/mochakottai-eggplant-kuzhambu-fieldval-beans-brinjal-gravy.html/feed 1 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/06/dinner-rolls-olive-oil-dough-no-knead-recipe-artisan-bread-in-5.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/06/dinner-rolls-olive-oil-dough-no-knead-recipe-artisan-bread-in-5.html#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:00:59 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=21953 Another recipe in the no-knead series. From my artisan bread recipe, “You make the dough by mixing all the ingredients (no kneading) and let it sit for 2 hours. You can then use the dough right away or store in the fridge and use it within two weeks. The idea is that you pinch off a portion...]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/06/dinner-rolls-olive-oil-dough-no-knead-recipe-artisan-bread-in-5.html/feed 2 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/05/vegetarian-split-pea-soup.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/05/vegetarian-split-pea-soup.html#comments Wed, 25 May 2016 03:07:28 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=19925 This is a healthy soup loaded with vegetables and split peas. The peas cook very fast and in fact it became very mushy the first time I made it. We topped the soup with roasted tofu and had a side of baguette. It was a fun and filling dinner. Any vegetables of choice can be...]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/05/vegetarian-split-pea-soup.html/feed 0 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/05/english-muffin-bread-no-knead.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/05/english-muffin-bread-no-knead.html#comments Sun, 15 May 2016 22:12:59 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=21861 I have recently been into no knead bread and when my friend Sangee mentioned this bread, I immediately tried it. Like the name says, there is no kneading involved and no huge mixer bowls to clean in my case. I  have to say that I am pretty impressed with the bread and it is extremely easy...]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/05/english-muffin-bread-no-knead.html/feed 0 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/beans-potato-curry.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/beans-potato-curry.html#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2016 20:46:54 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=19986 I learnt to add potatoes to gravy dishes from my mom. Even a small cooked potato adds a lot of volume to the dish and brings it together. This is a simple gravy that goes well with rice or rotis. Off to the recipe. Tasty side dish ready. Enjoy!]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/beans-potato-curry.html/feed 0 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/celery-black-bean-rice.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/celery-black-bean-rice.html#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2016 00:07:33 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=22191 I have to admit that celery is not on the list of vegetables that I buy at the store. So, I have to come up with different things to make with celery when I end up with it through bountiful baskets. We do not eat ants on a log or anything that has to do with...]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/celery-black-bean-rice.html/feed 0 https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/clover-leaf-dinner-rolls.html https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/clover-leaf-dinner-rolls.html#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2016 01:57:49 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=20042 My kids love dinner rolls and I love experimenting with the various shapes of dinner rolls available. I have used a combination of wheat and white flour, but you can use all white if needed. This is a fun kind of roll to make with kids. I had earlier posted crescent rolls and plain rolls. Off to...]]> https://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/04/clover-leaf-dinner-rolls.html/feed 1