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Cooking Indian Food for My American Friends | Vegetarian Indian Dinner

I’m cooking Indian vegetarian food for my American friends and sharing a cozy, beginner-friendly Indian dinner menu that’s full of flavor but not overwhelming 🌱✨ In this video, I make: Zucchini Carrot Sabzi – a simple everyday Indian vegetable dish Malai Kofta made with tofu instead of paneer – creamy, comforting, and perfect for guests This is the kind of Indian food I love making when introducing friends to Indian cuisine—approachable, balanced, and homemade, without being too spicy or complicated. If you’re curious about Indian vegetarian recipes, cooking for non-Indian friends, or want to try Indian food at home with simple ingredients, this video is for you. 📌 Subscribe for more Indian vegetarian cooking, cross-cultural food, and real-life moments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🥕 Zucchini Carrot Sabzi (Indian Vegetable Stir Fry) Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 large carrot 1 tbsp oil ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste) Salt to taste Optional: garam masala or coriander powder Method: Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter. Add zucchini and carrot, salt, turmeric, and chili powder. Cover and cook on low heat until vegetables are soft but not mushy. Finish with garam masala if using. Serve warm. 🍛 Malai Kofta (Tofu Version – No Paneer) For the Kofta: 1 package Firm tofu (pressed and crumbled) 1 cup Oats (ground to a powder) 2-3 Boiled potatoes, 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste) Fenugreek leaves Salt to taste Optional: grated ginger or green chili, garam masala Method: Mix tofu with potatoes,oats and add all the spices. Shape into balls and air-fry until golden. Set aside. For the Malai Gravy: Oil or ghee Onion paste Ginger-garlic paste Cashew paste Tomato puree Coconut Milk Salt Garam masala Method: Sauté onion paste in oil/butter until cooked. Add ginger-garlic paste and tomato puree. Cook until oil separates. Stir in cashew paste, salt, and garam masala. Finish with coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add koftas just before serving. 🍲 Yellow Dal (Simple Indian Lentils) Ingredients: ½ cup yellow lentils (toor dal or moong dal) 2 cups water ½ tsp turmeric Salt to taste For tempering (tadka): 1 tbsp oil or ghee ½ tsp mustard seeds 1 small onion, finely chopped or sliced 1–2 cloves garlic, minced Optional: dried red chili or a pinch of red chili powder Method: Rinse the yellow lentils well. Cook lentils with water, turmeric, and salt until soft (pressure cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop). In a separate pan, heat oil or ghee and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter. Add onion and garlic and sauté until lightly golden. Pour the tempering over the cooked dal and mix well. Adjust salt and consistency with water if needed. Serve warm with rice or roti.