The Lotus and the Artichoke – India (English edition)

A Culinary Adventure with over 70 Vegan Recipes

Justin P. Moore

Explore the exciting, mind-blowing flavors of India with my master collection of tastes & treasures inspired by eight journeys of discovery & unforgettable meals at homes, eateries & on the road from Kashmir to Kerala, Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu, Mumbai to Kolkata & the wild Northeast.


Complete recipe list:

IN THE KITCHEN
Garam Masala (North Indian spice mix)
Sambar Masala (South Indian spice mix)
Chaat Masala (spice mix for snacks)
Panch Puran (Northeast Indian spice mix)

NORTH INDIA
Aloo Paratha (grilled flatbread stuffed with potatoes)
Aloo Tikka Chaat (pan-fried potato patties & mixed toppings)
Samosas (savory pastry stuffed with potatoes & peas)
Dahi Vada Chaat (lentil dumplings in yogurt with crispy mix & chutney)
Gobi Pakora (batter-fried cauliflower street food favorite)
Mirchi Vada (Rajasthani batter-fried stuffed peppers)
Hariali Paneer Tikka (Punjabi tofu skewers with spices & herbs)
Handvo (Gujarati savory zucchini cake)
Aloo Gobi (easy potato & cauliflower curry)
Dal Tarka (Punjabi lentil curry)
Chana Masala (Punjabi chickpea curry)
Shahi Paneer (creamy tomato curry with tofu cubes)
Saag Paneer (creamy spinach curry with tofu cubes)
Mutter Paneer (green peas & tomatoes with tofu cubes)
Paneer Jalfrezi (spicy tangy tofu cubes)
Malai Kofta (potato dumplings in creamy tomato curry)
Khumb Kaju Makhani (Rajasthani mushroom cashew curry)
Shahi Tamatar (Punjabi roasted stuffed tomatoes & tamarind curry)
Shahi Mirch (roasted stuffed peppers & tomato curry)
Bindhi Aloo Tawa Masala (stir-fried okra & potatoes)
Besan Ladoos (chickpea sweet)
Gulab Jamuns (doughballs in rose syrup)
Jalebi (syrupy sweet swirly treat)
Peda (lemon cashew creamy sweet)
Gajar Halava (spiced carrot pudding)
Pista Kulfi (pistachio ice cream)
Strawberry Mint Lassi (yogurt smoothie)
Anjur Khajur Dudh (fig & date cashew shake)
Badam Dudh (hot almond milk with cardamom & cinnamon)
Ginger Chai (spiced black tea)
Tofu Paneer (chewy cheeze cubes)
Chana Pulao (easy chickpea rice dish)
Roti (Chapati) (traditional grilled flatbread)
Poori (fried puffy flatbreads)
Tamarind Ginger Chutney (sweet & tangy condiment)
Tomato Chutney (quick classic condiment)
Bhaang Chutney (hemp seed & fresh mint dip)
Pink Raita (cucumbers, beets & tomatoes in yogurt)

SOUTH INDIA
Pani Puri (potato-stuffed pastry with tamarind spice water)
Pav Bhaji (bread buns & vegetable mash)
Paper Masala Dosa (crispy lentil & rice crêpe with potato filling)
Rava Dosa (quick semolina rice crêpe)
Idly (steamed rice & lentil cakes)
Uttapam (lentil & rice pancakes with tomatoes & onions)
Seitan Vindaloo (Goan tangy curry)
Jackfruit Biryani (Tamil roasted coconut rice with spicy jackfruit)
Til Khajoor Ladoo (sesame date sweet)
Mysore Pak (chickpea fudge squares)
Mango Shrikand (Maharashtrian yogurt dessert)
Kadala Parippu (Keralan chana dal dessert)
Golden Rice (basmati rice with turmeric & spices)
Pulihora (Tamil tomato tamarind rice with peanuts)
Sambar (vegetable lentil stew)
Coconut Chutney (classic South Indian condiment)
Chili Chutney (red hot dipping sauce)

HIMALAYAS
Aloo Dum (Kashmiri potato curry)
Shahi Bengan (roasted stuffed aubergine & tomato tamarind curry)
Bengan Bhartha (Kashmiri roasted aubergine (eggplant) curry)
Rogan Josh (Kashmiri red hot soymeat curry)
Monji Hakh (Kashmiri kohlrabi curry)
Srinagar Sabzi Masala (mixed vegetable curry)
Rajma (Kashmiri kidney bean curry)
Classic Biryani (Kashmiri rice with vegetables, nuts & fruit)
Momos (Ladakhi steamed dumplings)
Skyu (Ladakhi vegetable stew with dumplings)
Tibetan Bread (fried breakfast favorite)
Kheer (rice pudding with spices, nuts & fruits)
Garlic Naan (traditional baked flatbread)
Kahwa (Kashmiri green tea with almond & saffron)

NORTHEAST
Kolkata Kathi Rolls (spicy soymeats & cabbage raita wrap)
Shukto (Bengali mixed vegetables)
Pumpkin Posto (Bengali poppy seed curry)
Mas Tenga (Assamese tangy jackfruit curry)
Kalo Dal (Assamese black lentil curry)
Bor Tenga (Assamese lentil dumplings in tangy coconut curry)
Xaak Aloo (Assamese stir-fried greens, potatoes & tomatoes)
Til Diya Murgi (Assamese black sesame seitan)
Aloo Pitika (Assamese mashed potatoes.)
Tamatar Pitika (Assamese roasted tomatoes & herbs)
Berry Halava (semolina dessert)
Mishti Doi (Bengali sweet curd)
Narikol Ladoo (coconut sweet balls)
Amitar Khar (Assamese spiced papaya starter)
Tupula Bhaat (Assamese sticky rice steamed in banana leaves)
Ananas Chutney (Bengali pineapple jam)