Beginners' guide to starting with veg Indian Recipes.

Being a beginner to Indian cooking, you might feel hesitation and confusion in terms of ingredients, quantity and cooking techniques. Fear not - because we have got the solution for you. We have listed down a few easy veg Indian recipes that you can start with and follow the steps to eradicate confusion. These recipes will help you cook authentic vegetarian Indian food and you won’t believe how easily. Shall we start, then?

Vegetable Korma - A super easy and delicious recipe that gives you all rich, creamy and vegan flavors in one pot is vegetable korma. The mixture of plenty of different vegetables in a gravy base of aromatic herbs and veggies is healthy and tasty. When topped with whole nuts and cream, this dish becomes a delight for vegans.

Kheer - Kheer (rice pudding) is one of the rich, creamy and delightful Indian delicacies. You only need rice, milk, and sugar to make this delectable sweet that you’ll cook again and again once you do. So, let’s know more about this sweet affair.

Aloo Tikki - Aloo Tikki or Aloo Tikki chaat is our favorite potato dish that makes a truly appetizing snack for evenings, afternoons, or anytime-of-the-day. These small patties are made of mashed potatoes and fried till golden-brown to be served with different sauces and condiments. This might sound like a very simple dish but it tastes like heaven in your mouth that dissolves right after you take a mouthful of it.

Palak Paneer - It is made with classic spinach puree and Indian cottage cheese (paneer) that make it super healthy with loads of flavors. Palak paneer is liked by both adults and kids all year round, especially when made this way. The creamy spinach sauce with delicate paneer cubes makes the dish worth investing time and money in. 

Dal - Dal Tadka (or Dal Fry), this lentil dish is made specifically with yellow pigeon lentils. The simple process of soaking and boiling the lentils with some salt prepares the dish quickly. You boil it down in the water with aromatic herbs like garlic, turmeric powder, and salt. It is then added with a separately prepared mixture of vegetables and spices. 

Hope these recipes help you start your Indian cooking journey on a good note! If they do, don’t forget to tell us your experience with it. Make sure you turn up at Indian Garden in Pleasanton if you want to indulge in these dishes and are in a no-cooking mood at the same time.