Tarkari: Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes with Heart and Soul
By Rohit Ghai
Photography: Maja Smend
Kyle Books, 2021
Publisher Description
With food inspired by India’s incredibly rich and varied food scene, Rohit Ghai has gained a reputation for colorful, flavor-rich curries that showcase both classic and lesser-known Indian flavors.
Tarkari, meaning ‘vegetable’ in Urdu, is Rohit’s first book and also celebrates this diverse heritage - but on a more personal note. Packed with innovative vegetarian and vegan dishes, it pays homage to the food his parents ate. From creative starters like Malabar Cauliflower, to big, bold curries such as Jackfruit Masala and Lotus Root Kofta, as well as breads, rice, dips and pickles, it includes everything you need to cook truly spectacular Indian vegetarian and vegan meals at home.
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Recipes
My Spice Blends
- Garam Masala
- Ghati Masala
- Chettinad Spice Mix
- Goda Masala
- Ginger/Garlic Paste
- Chilli/Garlic Paste
- Cashew Nut Paste
- Spiced Salt
- Sweet Yoghurt
- Onion Paste
- Fried Onions
Nashta Breakfast and Snacks
- Akuri Masala
- Aloo Paratha
- Chole Bhature
- Pesarattu
- Idli Sambhar
- Misal Pao
- Punjabi Samosa
- Vermicelli Upma
- Chilla
- Sabudana Khichdi
- Bread Pakora
- Poha Masala
- Poori Bhaji
- Bedai Bhaji
Chakna Small Sharing Plates
- Aloo Pyaz Mirch Bhajia
- Tareko Aloo Crispy Fried Potatoes
- Vangi Bhaat
- Chickpea and Samphire Salad
- Chandni Chowk Ki Aloo Tikki
- Stuffed Sweet Peppers
- Tawa Salad
- Lotus Root Chilli Fry
- Beetroot Cutlets
- Apple and Roots Dhokla Salad
- Sun-Dried Tomato and Asparagus Rolls
- Kidney Bean Kebab
- Malabar Cauliflower
- Dal Chawal Aur Achar
- Bharwan Guchhi Stuffed Morels
- Tofu and Green Pea Tikki
- Seasonal Greens Couscous Salad
Rassa Curries
- Jackfruit Masala
- Guncho Keema
- Lotus Root Kofta
- Courgette Mussalam
- Kadai Tofu
- Kadhi Pakora
- Mushroom and Truffle Khichadi
- Baingan Ka Bharta
- Dum Aloo
- Paneer Anardana
- Bharleli Vangi
- Bottlegourd Kofta
- Khubani Soya Keema
- Paneer Makhani
- Baingan Mirch Ka Salan
Dal & Sabzi Side Dishes
- Carrot Koshambir
- Jeera Aloo
- Jaipuri Bhindi
- Kwati
- Brussels Sprout Poriyal
- Aloo Gobi
- Dal Makhani
- Palak Paneer
- Punjabi Rajma Rasila
- Paneer Bhurji
- Tadka Dal
- Palungo Ko Saag
- Pindi Chana
Roti & Chawal Rice and Breads
- Bhuteko Bhat Nepalese Fried Rice
- Jackfruit Biryani
- Missi Roti
- Makki Ki Roti
- Chapati
- Zarda Sweet Pulao
- Butter Naan
- Veg Tehri Seasonal Greens with Rice
- Chickpea and Mushroom Biryani
- Chur Chur Paratha
Achar & Chutney Pickles and Dips
- Coconut Chutney
- Cauliflower Pickle
- Raw Mango Chutney Aam Ki Launji
- Green Mint Chutney
- Tomato Chutney
- Mixed Wild Berry Chutney
- Coriander and Mint Chutney
- Tamarind Chutney
- Mooli Pickle
- Avocado Chutney
Meetha Desserts
- Poached Pears
- Aamras Poori
- Rose and Cashew Barfi
- Malpua
- Rabri Kulfi
- Anjeer Kheer
- Carrot Halwa
- Phirni
