Vegetarian

A plant-based diet is so good for you. Vegetarians consume less saturated fat and cholesterol and more fiber and phytochemicals than standard diet followers. Add positive links between veg-based diets and lower levels of diabetes, obesity and more, and you’ve got a way of eating worth cheering for.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Ganesh Chathurthi Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Recipes Rice Vegetarian

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Recipe for Modak and Karanji

Almond Clarified Butter GHAU NU DOODH Ghee Health News Nuts Recipes Snack Vegetarian

Parsi Vasanu for the winter season

VASANU is very healthy to eat in the winter. Best time is to take a one inch square at breakfast time. This nutritious, vasanu recipe …

Malido is a speciality of ours. Made from pure ingredients with flour, eggs, nutmeg, cardamon and garnished with fried or roasted almonds and raisins. Cherries can be added if desired.
Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Fruit Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Jashan & Gahanbar Parsi Recipes Semolina (Rava) Vegetarian Wheat

Muktad, Malido and Memories

Muktads foods Items like Malido, Daran, Papri for chasni are prepared. After the prayers are done the food is partaken of with clean hands.   …

PARSI CUISINE: Meat Parsi Cuisine This cookbook has 34 Meat (non-veg) Recipes with instructions. Cookbook is fully indexed for recipes and with Table of Contents. Recipes 1. Doodhi ma Gosht 2. Jardaloo ma Gosht 3. French Beans ma Gosht 4. Khariya / Goat Trotters 5. Chicken Mahivalla / Chicken in Cream 6. Khari Murghi – Salty Chicken 7. Sali ma Marghi or Boti 8. How to make Sali / Potato Matchsticks 9. Britannia Chicken or Sali Boti 10. Jamshed’s Kheemo 11. Chicken / Mutton Cutlets 12. Tomato Gravy 13. Dhansak 14. Brown Rice 15. Kachumbar 16. Dhansak Masala Powder 17. Papri ma Kavab 18. Ambakalio 19. Kebabs 20. Chicken Curry 21. Banana Cutlets 22. Essentials of a Parsi Kitchen 23. Chaspaila Sakerkand Ma Murghi 24. Nizami Chicken 25. Chicken / Mutton Dum Biryani 26. Jamshed’s Parsi Kheemo 27. Mutton Biryani 28. Tambota ma Kheemo Potato 29. Khurchan 30. Grilled Chicken Sizzlers 31. Kid Gosht 32. Madras Chicken Curry 33. Jungli Shikar 34. Gahambar nu Papeta ma Gosht
Cookbooks Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dhansak and Masalas Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Online Virtual Cooking and Cook Along Classes Parsee Parsi Tuvar Dal Vegetarian Video

Dhansak Recipes

Indian Dhansak Cooking Vegetarian Dhansak Dal (Lentil) Recipe Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup Yellow Split Peas washed and soaked for 30 minutes in water 1 …

Birthday Culture, Festivals, Traditions Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Health Jashan & Gahanbar Navjote Recipes Rice Tuvar Dal Vegetarian Wedding

Dhun Dar

On New Year day, Birthday, Anniversary or a Festive occasion the parsi auspicious dish to make is Dhun Dar. “Dhun” a gujarati word means “wealth” …

Bottle Gourd Doodhi or Dudhi Eggs English Translations Lauki Recipes Vegetable Vegetarian Vividh Vani by Meherbai Jamshedji Wadia White Pumpkin Yogurt, Dahi, Curds

Buryani, Doodhi ma gosht and Doodhi skin par eeda

Buryani, Doodhi ma gosht and Doodhi skin par eeda Buryani is generally made with Doodhi (Lauki, Gourd), Cucumbers (Kakdi ), Eggplant (Vengnu) OR Tooryiya. Buryani …

Beverages & Drinks Bottle Gourd Chicken Diabetes Doodhi or Dudhi Lauki Main Dish - Meats Recipes Vegetable Vegetarian Vividh Vani by Meherbai Jamshedji Wadia

Doodhi, Lauki or gourd is known to lower A1C and blood sugar levels.

by Rita Jamshed Kapadia Known as Bottle Gourd in USA. Doodhi is a vegetable also known as Lauki, Lavki in India.  Buy one that has soft …

Gulab Jamun
Bengali Cardamom Clarified Butter Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Diwali Icecream Mithai Recipes Saffron Spices Vegetarian

The Saffron Elaichi Gulab Jamun

Saffron Elaichi Gulab Jamun  by Rita Jamshed Kapadia The Gulab Jamun is one of the most popular indian sweet, served at restaurants in the states.”Gulab” …

Appetizer Chickpeas Channa Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Health Recipes Snack Vegetarian

Crunchy Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

These are awesome. Simply baked with olive oil, salt and black pepper they come out crunchy.   Very good and healthy for all ages.   …

Marzipan
Almond Boston Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert FEZANA Marzipan Mava or Mawa Milk Mithai Muktad News Persian Recipes Ricotta Snack USA Vegetarian

Marzipan Boi (Fish shaped Dessert)

This fish shaped dessert is very popular among the Indian Parsi community. It is molded in the shape of a fish because the fish is …

Bread Gluten Free Recipes Special Diet Thanksgiving Vegetarian

Bread Stuffing

Gluten-Free Bread Stuffing (Verna Gilbert) Serves 4Ingredients:1/2 stick butter plus a little more1 cup onion, diced1 cup celery, diced1 Tbsp fresh sage, minced1 Tbsp fresh …

Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving
Butternut Squash Special Diet Vegetable Vegetarian

Butternut Squash

Perfect side dish with turkey, chicken or any meat at Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving Here is a simple and easy recipe for making it. Ingredients 1 …

Cardamom Cinnamon Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Jams and Preserves News Pumkin Pumpkin Thanksgiving Vegetarian White Pumpkin

White Pumpkin Preserve “Kohra no Murambo”

An old parsi favorite, White Pumpkin Preserve “Kohra no Murambo”. Saw the white pumpkin today at the garden center in Home Depot !!!   Murambo …

Vividh Vani. (Volume 1 & 2)
Beverages & Drinks Dessert Egg Free Ghee Gluten Free Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Oils and Fats Recipes Rice Toddy Vegetarian Vividh Vani by Meherbai Jamshedji Wadia

Sandhra

Parsi Sandhra – An ancient delicacy. Sandhra are fluffy white pancake like delicacy. They are made from rice flour that is kept to rise. You got to make them to know the taste of bygone days!

Biscuits Cardamom Cookies Dessert Father Recipes Snack Vegetarian

Nan Khatai

Nan Khatai These soft cookies are similar to the European dutch shortbread cookies. I flavored them with Rose and Cardamon. Very easy and fun to …

Bahman Month Culture, Festivals, Traditions Eggplant Fish & Seafoods India Recipes Vegetable Vegetarian

Bahman Mahino Meal

 Bahman mahino is the month (June) when some religious parsis do not eat meat. Fish is allowed for a wholesome diet with vegetables. Recipes: Dry …

Chutney Coconut Coriander Cumin Fish & Seafoods Green Chillies Kothmir Recipes Spices Vegetarian

Chutney and Salmon with a new twist

Ingredients 6 – 8 Salmon Fillets 2 tsp Red Chilli powder 2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp Salt Olive Oil as needed Baking Dish Prepared Creamy …

Cardamom Dessert Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Recipes Rice Saffron Vegan Vegetarian

Milk Pudding or Indian Dudh Pak

Milk Pudding Serves 4 Ingredients 6 cups milk (Amul Milk) 1/4 cup raw Rice 1 cup sugar Few pistachios, almonds and saffron strands for garnish …

Ceremony Cherries Coconut Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Mithai Parsee Parsi Pug Ladoo Recipes Vegetarian

Khaman na ladoo for Pug Ladoo ceremony

  Khaman na ladoo These are made for a baby’s “pag ladoo ceremony“. This is when a baby starts standing. Recipe Ingredients For Rice covering …

Coconut Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Diwali Fruit Mithai Parsee Parsi Recipes Vegetarian

Easy Creamy Coconut Delight or Parsi Kopra Pak

This Koprapak (1 lb for $7) is available from Roshan Rivetna in Chicago, USA. For more details go to https://parsicuisine.com/parsimithaishop/ Ingredients: 1 cup coconut, grated. (frozen grated …

Culture, Festivals, Traditions Parsee Parsi Recipes Vegetarian

Muktad 2024

Parsi Muktads start August 5 and end August 14. Malido and Daran are offered during prayers in these holy days. [the_ad_placement id=”after-content”] ParsiCuisine.com Hi I …

Cardamom Cinnamon Dessert Fruit Jams and Preserves Mango Peach Pickle Recipes Spices Thanksgiving Vegetarian

Mango Murraba (Parsi Murambo) Recipe

Celebrate  with this glorious Mango Murraba anyday. #mangoseasonison #ilovemangoes #mangoisthekingoffruits #mangolove #mango Ingredients 1 kg semi-ripe mangoes (any variety, but for best results and taste, …

Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Parsee Parsi Recipes Vegetarian

Whale

Whale of a  Sev ni boi. Made with Sev, Vanilla, Sugar and decorated with Almonds, Raisins and Pistachios. Who can spot the diamond ring in …

Beverages & Drinks Chai Health Herbs Lemon Grass Milk Recipes Snack Spices Tea Vegetarian

Masala Chai ( Spiced Tea)

A cup of tea shared with another person is known to create a new karma each time. So next time you have a cup of …

Beverages & Drinks Chai Tea Vegetarian

Persian Tea (Chai)

England isn’t the only place where you can find a great cup of tea that’s both flavorful and comforting and that pairs perfectly well with …

Sabudana Khichadi
Recipes Rice Vegetarian

Sabudana Khichadi (Sago Rice)

Sabudana Khichadi Sabudana khichadi is an Indian dish made from soaked Sabudana (Sago). It is usually prepared in western parts of India especially in Gujarat …

Health benefits of Ganthoda powder in Parsi Vasanu
Almond Charoli Cinnamon Dessert Dill (Suva) Energy Flour Ganthoda Gastric Discomfort Ghee Ginger Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Health Herbs Immunity Javantri Joint Pain Nutmeg Nuts Oils and Fats pipramul Pumpkin Seeds Recipes Snack Special Diet Spices vasanu Vegetarian Vividh Vani by Meherbai Jamshedji Wadia Wheat Wheat

Health benefits of Ganthoda powder and Vasanu

Health benefits of Ganthoda powder and Vasanu

Baby Butter Butterschmalz - clarified butter or ghee Clarified Butter Digestion Gastric Discomfort Ghee Health Inflammation Oils and Fats Vegetarian

Ghee

If you are looking for a healthy butter alternative for cooking, try ghee. Ghee is clarified butter, pure, golden butterfat, removed of milk solids and …

Potato Vegetarian

Russets are the classic choice for baked potatoes

Russets are the classic choice for baked potatoes because they’re a dry, floury variety, meaning they contain a relatively high amount (20 to 22 percent) …

Butter Culture, Festivals, Traditions Eggs Parsee Parsi Potato Recipes Special Diet Vegetable Vegetarian

Swiss Potato Rosti made with Parsi Potato Sali

Swiss Potato Rosti made with Parsi Potato Sali. This dish was inspired by the Swiss Potato Rosti served in Zurich, Switzerland. Also known a Parsi …

Parsi Dessert or Breakfast
Almond Bahman Month Cardamom Coconut Coconut Milk Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert English Translations Ghee Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Parsee Parsi Recipes Rice Special Diet Vegetarian Vividh Vani by Meherbai Jamshedji Wadia

Audh – forgotten but now remembered

Parsi Audh – forgotten but now remembered.

Chilli Cilantro Curry Fresh Coriander Leaves Herbs Iodized salt Kothmir Mustard Oils and Fats Recipes Red Chilli Spices Tumeric Vegetarian Video

Papeta Parsi Rai na Papeta @parsicuisine

Parsi Rai na Papeta @parsicuisine Spicy potatoes with black mustard seeds. Recipe & Video Ingredients3 cups cubed cooked potatoes1 tsp salt1 tsp Turmeric powder1 tsp …

Cake Dessert Ghee Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Recipes Snack Vegetarian

Ava Ardivisur Parab and enjoying the Dal ni Pori

Today is “Ava roj (day) and Ava mahinoh (month)” in the Parsi community of India. Dar ni Poris (Sweet lentil and dry fruit pastries) are …

Cookbook
Charoli Cherries Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Fruit Ghee Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Mava or Mawa Milk Navjote Navroze Nawruz Parsee Parsi Pastry Phylo Recipes Snack Vegetarian Wedding

Rita’s Dar ni Pori

This is a pastry filled with sweet lentils and dry fruits (Mawa is optional). To top it all there are cherries, which are so festive. …

Appetizer Milk Paneer Recipes Red Chilli Spices Vegetarian

Paneer Tikka

Served as an appetizer Paneer Tikka is very healthy for kids and adults alike. INGREDIENTS : 2 cups paneer cubes, about 1″ each 2 tsp …

Sev
Almond Birthday Culture, Festivals, Traditions Dessert Ghee Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Navroze Nawruz Parsee Parsi Recipes Rose Snack Valentines Day Vegetarian Video

Parsi Sev

How to make authentic fluffy and delicious Parsi Sev for Birthdays, New Year, Weddings, and any Auspicious Occasion in your home. Time tested recipe by …

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Chickpeas Channa Coriander Cumin Fresh Coriander Leaves Garam Masala Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Green Chillies Onion Red Chilli Special Diet Spices Tumeric Vegetable Vegetarian Yogurt, Dahi, Curds

Recipe for Channa Masala (Bhatura Channa)

Recipe for Channa Masala (Bhatura Channa)

Acidity and Heartburn Dessert Digestion Health Milk Recipes Vegetarian Yogurt, Dahi, Curds

Parsi Mitthu Dahi or Home-made Sweet Yogurt

I make Mithoo Dahi (Sweet Yogurt) on good occasions like birthdays at home for my family. Goes well with Ravo, Sev and just by itself. Here is the method I use. Insta Pot can be used for controlling the temp.

Creamy Coconut Chutney
Appetizer Chutney Fish & Seafoods Recipes Snack Vegetarian

Creamy Coconut Chutney

This chutney may be used on Patra ni Maachi, Salmon Baked Fish, Sandwiches, Potato Pattice and as a condiment. Ingredients: 4 tbsp desiccated coconut 1 …

Recipes Rice Vegetarian

Vaghareli Khichri

It is the Ayurvedic detox food.  Khichadi, pronounced kich-ah-ree and sometimes spelled “kitchari” or “khichdi,” has long been used to nourish babies and the elderly, …

New York Tomato Travel Guide for Restuarants and Caterers Worldwide Vegetarian

After Blockbuster Success in Mumbai, Floyd Cardoz Returns to Indian Cooking in New York

By Michael Snyder Editor’s note: See Floyd’s Indian Spiced Tomato Egg Casserole with Parsi flavors Even without a New York restaurant of his own right …

Almond Almond Milk Badam Milk Beverages & Drinks Children Diabetic & Sugar Free Milk Nuts Paleo Recipes Special Diet Vegan Vegetarian

Almond Milk

If you have lactose problems, this milk will help. Easy to make at home. Almond Milk is very easy to make and it is so …

Surti Papri
Beef Chicken Cilantro Eggplant Fresh Coriander Leaves Garlic Goat or Lamb Mutton Hot Peppers Kothmir Lamb Main Dish - Meats Mutton Onion Peppers Recipes Surti Papri Turmeric Vegetable Vegetarian

Surti Papri Chicken, Mutton or Lamb (with vegetarianism option)

Surti Papri

Eggplant Recipes Vegetable Vegetarian

Vengna nu Bhartu (Baingan Bhartu) (Eggplant Bhurtu)

Ingredients: 1lb Eggplant  (also known as Vengnu or Baingan in India) 2 chopped onions 2 tsp Ginger/garlic paste 1 finely chopped green chilli 2 tsp …

Almond Cardamom Cashew Charoli Dessert Fruit Mango Milk Mithai Nuts Pistachio Recipes Spices Vegetarian

Coconut Mango Burfi – diamonds make the best display

Coconut Mango Burfi Note: No artificial colors used. This post and recipe were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor …

Acidity and Heartburn Dessert Digestion Health Milk Recipes Vegetarian Yogurt, Dahi, Curds

Yogurt

by Rita Jamshed Kapadia Homemade Yogurt / Indian Dahi is very good for indigestion, heart burn and good health. For example when you are taking …

Cuisinart Fish & Seafoods Recipes Special Diet Vegetarian

Fish Molle

Vicky Subu Kota Fish Molle Contest Entry for Cuisinart 2019 Event Recipe This recipe is from the state of Kerala, India. Kerala’s cuisine or any …

Bread puri Recipes Roti Snack Vegetarian

Fried Puri, Roti, Rotli

Puri is an indian fried flour bread. Eaten by itself it is delicious and satisfying. Any vegetable or meat dish goes well with these puris. …

Appetizer Apricot (Jardaloo) Boston Carrot Cranberry Culture, Festivals, Traditions Cumin Date Fig Fruit Garam Masala Herbs Jaggery (Gur) Jardaloo Parsee Parsi Pickle Plums Raisins Recipes Red Chilli Spices Tumeric USA Vegetable Vegetarian Video Wedding

Wedding Pickle, Lagan nu Achar

Wedding Pickle, Lagan nu Achar

Biscuits Culture, Festivals, Traditions Navroze Nawruz Vegetarian

Parsis gets their last name and first name with food

It is no exaggeration to say that Parsis, the Zoroastrians of India, take their food seriously – very seriously. Love of good food and drink …

Ahmedabad Cilantro Contest Cumin Delhi Garam Masala Garlic Garlic Powder Ginger Herbs India Mumbai Potato Recipes Special Diet Spices Travel Guide for Restuarants and Caterers Worldwide Tumeric Vegetable Vegetarian

Recipe Contest Winner: Pav Bhaji

Congratulations to our member Erik Treasuryvala for his Pav Bhaji Masala and Pav Bhaji recipes. Erik says – Pav Bhaji has its origins in the …

Appetizer Biscuits Bread Dessert Egg Free Recipes Snack Udvada Vegetarian

Udvada’s Sweet and Crispy Parsi Puri – Tal Papra Recipe

by Ervad Marzban Hathiram Editor’s Note: Sweet and Crispy Parsi Puri stays for a long time like a month. It is fondly called Tal Papra. Made …

Bahman Month Children Constipation Detox Egg Free Grains Rice, Dal and other Lentils Health Herbs Instant Pot Recipes Rice Special Diet Spices Tuvar Dal Vegan Vegetarian

Instant Pot: Ayurvedic Detox with Khichri

Khichri is a free-form dish, allowing for many variations. Although any type of lentil can be used like Mung, Tuver, or Masoor, the most common …

Bahman Month Eggplant Fresh Coriander Leaves Herbs Kothmir Nuts Peanuts Recipes Spices Vegetable Vegetarian

Baingan (Eggplant) Bharta with Curd (Yogurt)

Ingredients 2 medium Brinjals (Eggplant) 1 onion 150 gms curd (yogurt) 2-3 chillies 100 gms peanuts Sprinkle of coriander Salt to taste Method 1) Roast …

Main Dish - Meats Recipes Tomato Vegetable Vegetarian

Tomato Gravy for Cutlets

by Rita Jamshed Kapadia Ingredients 1 Cup or 8 oz tomato puree (puree tomatoes) Canola oil for frying 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp chili …

Quickie Date Coconut Sweet
Coconut Date Dessert Fruit Recipes Snack Vegetarian

Quickie Date & Coconut Sweet with Coconut Oil

Servings: 10 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups nuts 20 pitted dates 3/4 cup dried, unsweetened coconut 2-3 teaspoons coconut oil * Method Place …

Almond Beverages & Drinks Blueberry Dessert Recipes Snack Special Diet Vegetarian

Yogurt Shrikand in Red White and Blue

Yogurt is hung to make it thick. Garnish with fresh blueberries, sliced almonds and serve shrikand immediately. Makes: 2 Servings of Shrikand. Ingredients 2 Cups …