Salads are very high on my list of light and refreshing foods and I love the ones that give the perfect bite. Just as this herbed zucchini salad I am sharing with you today. It is light, fresh, crisp, filling and simple to make. Perfect for warmer weather and also a lovely change if you’ve been eating a lot of lettuce, cucumber and tomato salads.
Soups, Sides & Salads
Punjabi Sookhi Urad Daal
Unlike other lentil preparations which usually have a soup-like consistency, today’s lentil recipe is dry and a very common dish in Punjabi homes. Not only is it incredibly delicious and nutritious but it is super easy to make! This recipe uses dhuli urad. It is the white version of skinless and split black lentils or sabut (whole) Urad.
This recipe makes a perfect side dish with any gravy, salad, and chapatti.
Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup with Rosemary Biscuits
What could be better on a snowy day than a bowl of soup and hearty buttermilk biscuits? This immune-boosting carrot ginger soup is a simple, and effortless recipe that warms you right to the bone. Its slightly sweet, a little spicy, and with orange juice it takes on a whole new bright flavor. Serve with luxurious rosemary biscuits and you have a meal.
Aloo Methi / Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves (Punjabi Style)
A simple, flavorful side dish combining fenugreek leaves and potatoes. Methi truly shines here with just the basic spices, making it a homely, delicious vegetarian delight that’s especially loved by Punjabis.
Velvety Tomato Basil Soup (dairy free)
It has been raining on and off here and the temperature is falling. This prompted me to make my favorite fall soup of the simplest kind. This is definitely not your traditional tomato soup with cream, coconut milk. soy milk or almond milk. It is fresh, untainted, delicious, and uses lentil for a luxurious base.
Grilled Eggplant Caprese Salad
Fresh, easy, and pretty enough for a party! Caprese Salad is a perfect salad to add to any dinner, especially in summer when you get plentiful tomatoes and fresh basil. I have taken the liberty of adding grilled eggplant, balsamic glaze, and pesto to the classic Caprese for extra flavor and flair.
Tomato curry in a Hurry
If you’re a tomato fan, you’ll love this and if you’re not, well…maybe this will inspire you to try because it serves as a base to get imaginative. The beauty of this recipe is that it is really quick, easy and delicious curry to serve with leftover rice and veggies on busy days. To bulk it up you can add in boiled eggs, chickpeas, seared paneer, tofu, soya chunks, potatoes, whatever you fancy. The additions are endless. You can even puree it and have it as a soup.
Enjoy!
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