Recipes from Purna's Kitchen
76 tested vegetarian and eggless recipes with exact quantities and the small tips that make them work. Scale servings, tick off ingredients and cook step by step. Watch more on YouTube.
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Gujarati
30 min · 4 servingsGujarati Kadhi
A thin, sweet-sour, lightly spiced yoghurt and besan soup with a ghee tadka, the way it is served with khichdi.
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40 min · 12 theplasMethi Thepla
Soft, flavourful fenugreek flatbreads that stay fresh for days. Ideal for breakfast and travel.
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35 min · 4 servingsGujarati Dal
The sweet-sour-spicy toor dal served with rice at every Gujarati meal, finished with a fragrant ghee tadka.
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60 min · 4 servingsGujarati Dhokli Nu Shaak
Spiced wheat and besan dumplings simmered in a tangy-sweet tuvar dal gravy. A comforting one-pot Gujarati meal.
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75 min · 6 servingsGujarati Handvo
A savoury lentil and rice cake with bottle gourd, a crisp golden crust and a sesame-mustard tadka. Perfect for tiffin or dinner.
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55 min · 4 servingsGujarati Muthiya
Steamed dumplings of bottle gourd, besan and flours, finished with a mustard-sesame tadka. A soft, wholesome Gujarati snack or light meal.
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25 min · 1 jar (about 2 cups)Instant Carrot Radish Chilli Pickle
A crunchy quick Gujarati pickle of carrot, radish and green chilli, lightly spiced and ready to eat in a day. Perfect with thepla.
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40 min · 4 servingsGujarati Masala Khichdi
One-pot rice and moong dal cooked with vegetables and gentle spices: comfort food, best with kadhi.
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25 min · 4 servingsSev Tameta Nu Shaak
A quick, tangy-sweet Gujarati tomato curry topped with crunchy sev at the last moment. Ready in 20 minutes and great with rotli.
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35 min · 8 rotliSoft Gujarati Rotli
Thin, puffed whole wheat rotli that stays soft for hours. Learn the dough, the roll and the flame for the everyday Gujarati roti.
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120 min · 6 servingsSurti Undhiyu
Winter vegetables with green masala, muthiya and fresh surti papdi, slow-cooked in oil. Surat's festive, once-a-year classic.
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30 min · 4 servingsNylon Khaman
Light, spongy, translucent Gujarati khaman with a sweet-tangy sugar syrup and a mustard tadka.
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50 min · 4 servings (12 wada)Batata Wada
Spiced mashed potato balls coated in besan batter and deep fried until crisp. A much-loved snack with chutney and pav.
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40 min · 4 servings (about 20 wada)Dal Wada
Crunchy fritters of coarsely ground chana dal with onion, green chilli and coriander. A crisp, protein-rich Gujarati tea-time snack.
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30 min · 4 servingsKhandvi
Silky, thin rolls of spiced besan and curd tempered with mustard, sesame and coconut.
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70 min · 4 servings (12 kachori)Leelva Ni Kachori
Crisp kachori filled with a spiced fresh pigeon pea and green masala mix. A winter Gujarati speciality, especially from Surat.
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35 min · 4 servings (about 20 gota)Methi Na Gota
Crisp, airy Gujarati fritters of fresh fenugreek, besan and spices, deep fried until golden. A classic monsoon and tea-time farsan.
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70 min · 4 servings (about 14 ghughra)Moong Na Ghughra
Crisp half-moon pastries filled with a spiced green moong and coconut mix, deep fried until flaky. A festive Gujarati farsan.
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40 min · 4 servingsSurti Locho
Soft, spongy steamed lentil batter served with oil, sev, onion and spicy masala. A breakfast favourite of Surat.
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105 min · 4 to 5 servingsRestaurant-Style Dal Makhani
Creamy, rich whole black lentils and kidney beans simmered low and slow with butter and cream.
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35 min · 4 servingsDal Fry with Tadka
Yellow toor dal cooked soft and finished with a sizzling ghee tadka of garlic, cumin and red chilli. Everyday Punjabi comfort with rice or roti.
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40 min · 6 naansGarlic Naan on Tawa
Soft, bubbly naan made without a tandoor or oven: a curd-yeast dough cooked on a hot tawa and brushed with garlic butter.
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30 min · 4 servingsJeera Rice
Fluffy basmati rice tempered with ghee and cumin seeds, a simple, fragrant side that goes with every dal and curry on the menu.
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40 min · 4 servingsKadhai Paneer
Paneer and colourful capsicum tossed in a freshly ground coriander and red chilli masala with onion and tomato, served semi-dry.
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50 min · 6 parathasLaccha Paratha
Flaky, multi-layered whole wheat paratha with crisp edges and soft layers, rolled, pleated and cooked on a tawa with ghee.
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45 min · About 3 cups baseMakhani Gravy Base
A rich, silky tomato-butter-cashew gravy base you can make once and use for paneer butter masala, veg makhanwala and more.
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35 min · 3 to 4 servingsPalak Paneer
Paneer cubes in a smooth, bright-green spinach gravy with garlic and mild spice.
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60 min · 4 servingsPaneer Pasanda
Stuffed paneer sandwiches shallow fried and served in a mild, creamy onion-cashew gravy. A royal dish for festive tables and guests.
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70 min · 4 servingsPindi Chole
Dark, tangy, dry-spiced chickpeas in the style of Rawalpindi, best with bhature or kulcha.
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60 min · 4 servingsPunjabi Rajma Masala
Soft red kidney beans simmered in a thick onion-tomato masala until creamy and comforting. The classic Sunday lunch pairing with steamed rice.
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10 min · 2 glassesPunjabi Sweet Lassi
Thick, creamy and chilled sweet lassi made from fresh curd, sugar and cardamom, topped with malai and chopped pistachios.
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60 min · 4 servingsShahi Dum Aloo
Baby potatoes fried golden and simmered in a rich cashew, curd and onion gravy with mild whole spices. A restaurant-style dish for special meals.
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35 min · about 24 idlisSoft Steamed Idli
Fluffy, pillowy idlis from a classic rice and urad batter, served with sambhar and coconut chutney.
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60 min · 10 appamsAppam with Coconut Milk
Soft, lacy-edged rice pancakes with a fluffy white centre, fermented overnight and served with sweet, cardamom-scented coconut milk.
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15 min · 1 cupCoconut Chutney
Fresh, creamy coconut chutney ground with green chillies, roasted chana dal and ginger, tempered with mustard and curry leaves.
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50 min · 8 dosasMasala Dosa with Potato Bhaji
Crisp golden dosa filled with a mildly spiced potato masala. Serve with sambhar and chutney.
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45 min · 12 wadasMedu Wada
Crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-inside urad dal doughnut fritters with black pepper and curry leaves, served with sambhar and chutney.
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50 min · 8 dosasRava Masala Dosa
Lacy, crisp instant dosas made from a thin rava, rice flour and curd batter, filled with a spiced potato masala. No fermentation needed.
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50 min · 4 to 5 servingsSouth Indian Sambhar
Tangy, aromatic toor dal and vegetable stew flavoured with tamarind and sambhar powder, the classic partner to idli, dosa and rice.
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30 min · 4 servingsTomato Rasam
A thin, peppery and tangy South Indian soup of tomato, tamarind, rasam powder and toor dal water, tempered with ghee and curry leaves.
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25 min · 3 servingsVeg Hakka Noodles
Street-style noodles tossed on high heat with crunchy vegetables and soy-vinegar seasoning.
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35 min · 4 servingsChinese Bhel
A crunchy street-style snack of crisp fried noodles tossed with shredded vegetables and schezwan sauce, best served right after mixing.
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40 min · 4 servingsDry Paneer Chilli
Crisp-coated paneer cubes tossed with capsicum, onion and a sharp soy-chilli glaze, a classic Indo-Chinese dry starter.
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30 min · 4 servingsVeg Hot and Sour Soup
A peppery, tangy, slightly thick Indo-Chinese vegetable soup finished with soy, vinegar and white pepper, ready in under 30 minutes.
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30 min · about 1 cupHomemade Schezwan Sauce
A fiery, garlicky sauce for noodles, fried rice and starters. It keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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30 min · 3 to 4 servingsVeg Ginger Fried Rice
Fluffy, separate-grain fried rice with plenty of ginger, garlic and crisp vegetables, tossed on high heat in a wok in minutes.
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35 min · 4 servingsVeg Manchow Soup
A spicy, garlicky Indo-Chinese vegetable soup with a savoury broth, served with a heap of crunchy fried noodles on top.
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50 min · 3 to 4 servingsVeg Manchurian
Crisp vegetable dumplings in a glossy garlic-soy gravy, the Indo-Chinese party favourite.
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70 min · 12 rollsVeg Spring Rolls
Crisp, golden spring rolls stuffed with crunchy stir-fried cabbage, carrot and capsicum, made with a simple maida wrapper batter.
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55 min · one 7-inch cakeEggless Vanilla Sponge Cake
A soft, tall, reliable eggless sponge: the base for birthday cakes and layered desserts.
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42 min · 9 muffinsCarrot Raisin Muffins
Soft, spiced eggless carrot muffins with plump raisins and walnuts. A wholesome tiffin-box bake with curd and oil, ready in under an hour.
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45 min · 9 cupcakesChai Masala Cupcakes
Soft eggless cupcakes flavoured with strong tea and chai masala, topped with a spiced tea buttercream. Cosy, fragrant and easy to bake.
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15 min · about 1 1/2 cups (enough for a 7-inch cake)Chocolate Ganache (2 Ways)
A two-ingredient chocolate ganache with the right ratios for a pourable glaze, a spreadable frosting and a whipped topping.
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37 min · 9 muffinsCoffee Banana Muffins
Moist eggless banana muffins deepened with a hit of coffee and dotted with chocolate chips. A good way to use up overripe bananas.
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48 min · 9 squaresCrinkle Top Eggless Brownie
Fudgy eggless brownies with a shiny, paper-thin crinkly crust. Made with melted dark chocolate and butter and a vigorous whisk.
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45 min · 9 cupcakesDutch Truffle Cupcakes
Eggless chocolate cupcakes with a moist crumb, topped with silky dark chocolate ganache. Easy bakery-style cupcakes made with curd and oil.
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55 min · one 7-inch cakeEggless Chocolate Sponge Cake
A moist, deep-chocolate eggless sponge, ideal for layered cakes and truffle cakes.
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60 min · 1 cake (7-inch), 8 slicesEggless Red Velvet Sponge Cake
A soft, moist eggless red velvet sponge with a light cocoa note and bright red crumb, ready for cream cheese or whipped cream frosting.
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15 min · enough for a 7-inch cake (about 3 cups)Whipped Cream Frosting
Light, stable whipped cream frosting for cakes and cupcakes. Learn the right cream, the chill and the stiff-peak stage for clean piping.
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15 min · about 1 litreHomemade Mango Ice Cream
A creamy, no-machine mango ice cream with real pulp. Perfect for summer.
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25 min · 6 servingsChocolate Ice Cream (No-Churn)
Deep chocolate no-churn ice cream made with cocoa, melted dark chocolate, whipped cream and condensed milk. Smooth, rich and scoopable.
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20 min · 6 servingsKesar Pista Ice Cream
Rich no-churn ice cream scented with saffron and cardamom, studded with chopped pistachios. A festive kulfi-style dessert with no machine.
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15 min · 6 servingsRose Gulkand Ice Cream
A fragrant no-churn ice cream with gulkand, rose syrup and crunchy almonds. Creamy, floral and a cooling summer favourite.
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15 min · 6 servings (about 700 ml)Vanilla Ice Cream (No-Churn)
A creamy three-ingredient no-churn vanilla ice cream, made with whipped cream and condensed milk. No machine needed, and a base for many flavours.
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20 min · 4 small cupsEggless Panna Cotta
A silky, wobbly vanilla cream dessert set with agar-agar, so it is fully vegetarian, served with a fruit sauce.
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30 min · 6 servingsEggless Tiramisu
A no-bake, eggless tiramisu with coffee-soaked sponge fingers layered with a creamy mascarpone-style mix, chilled and dusted with cocoa.
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22 min · 4 servingsCheesy Garlic Bread
Crisp-edged garlic bread brushed with garlic, herb and butter spread, with an optional melted cheese topping, ready in 15 minutes.
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27 min · 3 to 4 servingsBasil Pesto Pasta
Fresh basil pesto made with garlic, nuts and olive oil, tossed through al dente pasta for a bright, herby, quick meal.
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50 min · 2 medium pizzasPizza Base and Garden Pizza
Make soft, chewy eggless pizza dough from scratch and top it with tomato sauce, vegetables and melted mozzarella in your home oven.
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35 min · 2 to 3 servingsRed Sauce Pasta
Penne in a tangy, herby tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes, not from a bottle.
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35 min · 3 to 4 servingsWhite Sauce Pasta
Creamy, cheesy penne in a smooth homemade white sauce, with sauteed vegetables, garlic, oregano and chilli flakes.
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25 min · 4 servingsNachos with Salsa
Crunchy corn chips loaded with melted cheese, beans, jalapenos and fresh tomato salsa, baked or made on a tawa in minutes.
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10 min · 4 servingsPico de Gallo
A fresh, chunky Mexican salsa of tomato, onion, green chilli, coriander and lime, ready in 10 minutes for tacos, nachos and bowls.
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50 min · 4 servingsVeg Burrito Bowl
A balanced Mexican-style bowl of spiced rice, beans, corn, grilled vegetables, salsa and creamy curd dressing, served warm.
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20 min · 2 quesadillasVeg Cheese Quesadilla
Crisp tortillas filled with melted cheese, corn, beans and peppers, ready in 20 minutes.
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45 min · 6 tacosVeg Tacos
Crisp or soft taco shells filled with spiced beans, sauteed vegetables, shredded lettuce, salsa and cheese for an easy Mexican meal.
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