Bhindi + Capsicum Koora

Slit bhindi into long pieces (1- 1.5 inches) and fry it in oil till it loses its stickiness. Do so with salt + turmeric. 

Remove bhindi and in the same oil + slit green chillies + jeera. Then fry sliced onions (1/2 onion) + 2 diced tomatoes + 1 capsicum (chunked). Cover the pan and let the capsicum cook. Add salt + chilli powder . Then add the fried bhindi. Then add besan powder (2 -3 tsps) and fry. 

 

Italian Antipasto Salad

Great use of left over pasta that wasn't used in the main meal.

Boiled Rotini, preferably room temperature

Add pieces of green pepper + sliced onions + sliced tomatoes + olives + rotini

Toss with olive oil + pepper + salt + italian dressing (I used Sun-dried vinaigrette)

Add shred of cheddar cheese.

Let it soak for about 30 minutes. Eat.

Homemade Veggie Pizza

I cannot believe I haven't tried to make pizza at home after all these years in the US! Here is the recipe:

Store bought Pizza crust - preferably freshly baked (large size, $4.99 at Harris Teeter)

Pizza Sauce -

1/2 can crushed tomato, 2.5 tsps of tomato paste mixed in water

Add olive oil + red chilli flakes+ crushed tomato + tomato paste + italian herbs + salt. Let this  simmer for about 20-30 minutes

On the base spread the pizza sauce + little cheese 

Add all the toppings you want (jalapeno peppers, olives, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, pineapple)

Add cheese - shredded cheddar, mozeralla

Follow instructions on the base and bake pizza. Hands down best pizza.