Menu Planning from Kurma Vegetarian Cookbooks

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Cooking With Kurma > Menu PlanningPlanning a dinner party, buffet, picnic, banquet, feast, or some other special event? Or do you just want some ideas for a simple breakfast, lunch or dinner? Here's some menu combinations that will surely point you in the right direction. Recipes for the selections can be found in Kurma's books "Cooking with Kurma" and "Great Vegetarian Dishes". Happy cooking!

Light Breakfasts, Brunches, Lunches and Dinners

Indian Winter Breakfast from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Rice and Mung Bean Stew
Puffed Fried Bread
Cauliflower and Pea Samosas
Mint Chutney
Freshly-cut Fruits
Banana Milk Smoothie
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Indian Summer Breakfast from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Scrambled Panir
Puffed Fried Bread
Tomato Chutney
Freshly-cut Fruits
Homemade Lime Squash or Fruity Chamomile Tea
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North Indian Brunch from "Cooking with Kurma"
Green Papaya and Potato Tarkari
Super-flaky Wholemeal Griddle-fried Breads (Parathas)
Spicy Guava Jam
Fresh Fruits
Mango Nectar
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Indonesian Brunch from "Cooking with Kurma"
Plain Boiled Rice
Indonesian Crispy Corn Fritters (Perkedel Jagung)
Hot Chili Relish (Sambal Bajek)
Indonesian Fruit Platter with Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce (Rujak Manis)
Avocado Smoothie
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Light Middle Eastern Lunch from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Middle Eastern Round Bread
Israeli Chickpea Croquettes
Chickpea and Sesame Dip
Mediterranean Salad
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Alfresco Lunch I from "Cooking with Kurma"
Stuffed Baby Pumpkins
Spicy Cajun Cornbread
Sicilian Eggplant Appetiser (Caponata)
Fresh Peach Chutney
Gourmet Green Salad with Herbed French Dressing
Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade
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Alfresco Lunch II from "Cooking with Kurma"
Simple Carrot and Ginger Soup
Rich and Tasty Lasagna with Grilled Vegetables and Sundried Tomatoes
Gourmet Green Salad with Herbed French Dressing
Herbed Bread Rolls
Poached Pear and Prune Tart
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Light International Lunch from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Malaysian Hot Noodles with Tofu
Mediterranean Salad
Orange Ginger Cooler
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Light East-West Lunch I from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Zucchini, Green Peppers, and Tomato
Griddle Baked Bread
Lokshen Pudding
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Light East-West Lunch II from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Yellow Split Pea Soup with Pumpkin
Yellow Rice
Asparagus, Green Bean and Broccoli Salad
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Light Summer Lunch from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Hawaiian Brown Rice Salad
Simpl Green Beans
Middle Eastern Round Bread
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Mediterranean Lunch from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Minestrone Soup
Vegetarian Lasagna
Asparagus, Green Bean and Broccoli Salad
Peach Sorbet
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East-West Lunch from "Cooking with Kurma"
Pecan and Orange Wild Rice Pilaf
Quick and Simple Snake Beans
Mauritian-style Dal Rissoles (Gateaux-piments) with Home-style Tomato Chutney
Cheesy Vegetable Tart
Kumquat and Passionfruit Refresher
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Gujarati Lunch from "Cooking with Kurma"
Fragrant Basmati Rice
Sautèed Sprouted Mung Beans (Vadu)
Simple Gujarati Pumpkin
Steamed Semolina Bread (Dhokla)
Sweet and Sour Tamarind Chutney
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Central Indian Lunch from "Cooking with Kurma"
Hearty Dal with Vegetables (Dalma)
Fragrant Basmati Rice
Trinidad-style Flatbread (Roti)
Creamy Banana and Yogurt Salad (Kela Raita)
Tender Eggplant Pickles
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Italian Summer Lunch from "Cooking with Kurma"
Chilled Avocado and Green Peppercorn Soup
Stuffed Baked Eggplant (Melanzane Ripieni al Forno)
Tender Pan-fried Asparagus
Stuffed Italian Flatbread (Focaccia)
Gourmet Green Salad with Herbed French Dressing
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European Winter Dinner from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Kurma's Vegetable Soup
Italian Eggplant and Tomato Appetizer
Wholemeal Bread
Vegetables au Gratin
Italian Market Salad
Easy Apple Pie
Spiced Hot Apple Juice Drink
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Asian-style Dinner from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Thai Clear Soup with Tofu
Thai Rice
Cantonese Stir-Fried Vegetables
Sweet-and-Sour Walnuts
Chinese Almond Cookies
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Special East-West Dinner from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Tomato Soup
Savoury Cantonese Fried Rice
Baked Stuffed Avocados
Yeasted, Puffed Fried-Bread
Italian Market Salad
Carob Fudge Cake
Lemon Barley Water
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Greek Dinner from "Cooking with Kurma"
Greek-style White Bean Vegetable Soup (Fasoulada)
Greek-style Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka)
Warm Vegetable Salad with Greek-style Oil and Lemon Dressing
Crusty Bread, Cheese and Olives
Greek-style Nut-filled Pastries in Fragrant Syrup (Kataifi)
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Light Indian Dinner from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Sauteed Rice with Poppy Seeds
Split-Mung Dal
Griddle-Baked Bread
North Indian Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes
Mixed Vegetable and Yogurt Salad
Creamy Condensed-milk Rice Pudding
Lemon Mint and Whey Nectar or Spiced Hot Apple Juice Drink

Speciality Menus (from a selection of Kurma's books)
Warm Food for Cold Days
Melting Mozzarella & Eggplant "Sandwiches"
Hearty Venetian Rice with Peas (Risi e Bisi)
Country-style Anise-scented Cream of Fennel Soup
Herbed Ricotta-filled Pastries (Calzone) with Tomato Relish
Vegetarian Hungarian Ghoulash
Individual Rhubarb Crumbles with King Island Cream
Upmarket Vegetarian
Bengali Fruit & Nut-studded Wedding Rice (Pushpanna)
Savoury Fresh Cheese Balls in Creamy Tomato Sauce (Malai Kofta)
Prabhupada's Chickpeas in Golden Buttermilk Karhi Sauce
Rice-flour Crepes Stuffed with Seasoned Potatoes (Masala Dosa)
South Indian Quick & Easy Coconut Chutney
Succulent Milk Fudge Balls in Rose-scented Syrup (Gulab Jamuns)

Quick Vegetarian Dishes
Sesame Sushi Rice in Fried Tofu Pouches (Inari-zushi)
Sizzling Pan-fried Haloumi Steaks on Crusty Bread
Saudi Baharat-scented Chickpeas with Spinach (Hoummos bi Sabanik)
Creamy Cauliflower, Snow Peas & Cashews
Feta & Potato Spring Rolls with Green Pea Chutney
Anise-flavoured Doughnuts in Strawberry Yogurt (Malpoura)

Vegetarian World Food
Arab-style Rice with Vermicelli & Chickpeas (Roz bil Shaghria)
Marathi Chili-laced Creamy Coconut & Spinach Soup (Palak Saar)
Ukranian Herbed Potato Dumplings (Vareneki)
Spicy Lemongrass-infused Javanese Eggplant (Balado Terong)
Mexican Cheesy Bean, Guacamole & Tortilla Stacks (Tostadas)
Fresh Citrus Selection in Mandarin Sauce with Creme Fraiche

Best of Indian Cuisine
Sweet & Sour Chana Dal Soup with Pumpkin
Zesty Lemon Rice with Fresh Coconut & Cashews
Tomato, Peas and Home-made Curd Cheese (Matar Panir)
Assorted Crisp Vegetable Fritters (Pakoras)
Hot & Spicy Apple Chutney
Saffron Semolina Halava Pudding with Flaked Almonds & Cardamom
Hot Spiced Tea (Masala Chai)

Let's Party
Malaysian Curry Puffs with Sweet & Sour Tamarind Chutney
Flaky Spinach Filo Triangles (Spanakopita)
Kalamata, Basil and Tomato Relish
Wickedly Hot Cheddar & Jalapeno Chili Biscuits
Sage-flavoured Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter
Apricot, Prune & Walnut Crescents (Rugelach)

Vegan Feast
Syrian Roast Pepper, Pomegranate & Walnut Dip (Muhammara)
Sesame Sushi Rice in Fried Tofu Pouches (Inari-zushi)
Curried Malay Noodles Supreme (Laksa)
Saudi Baharat-scented Chickpeas with Spinach (Hoummos bi Sabanik)
Succulent Eggplant Pickles
Indonesian Fruit Platter with Hot and Sweet Sauce (Rujak Manis)

Wheat-free Vegetarian
Succulent Eggplant & Panir Cheese in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Sesame Sushi Rice in Fried Tofu Pouches (Inari-zushi)
Crispy Thai Noodles with Hot Sweet & Sour Sauce (Mee Krob)
Warm Salad of Oven-roasted Cauliflower, Feta Cheese & Lentils
Moroccan Broad Bean Puree (Bissara) with Spicy Sago Crackers
Creamy, Saffron Condensed Yogurt Dessert (Shrikhand)

Light & Healthy Entertaining
Turkish Rice Pilaf with Currants & Pine Nuts
Moist Vrindavana-style Vegetable and Badi Stew
Malaysian Sweet, Sour & Hot Salad (Rojak)
Parmesan-scented Polenta Squares with Spicy Tomato Concasse
Syrian Roast Pepper, Pomegranate & Walnut Paste (Muhammara)
Moist & Luscious Date, Maple & Orange Muffins

More Vegetarian World Food
Avocado-laced Gazpacho Soup
Bengali Fruit & Nut-studded Wedding Rice (Pushpanna)
Succulent Eggplant & Panir Cheese in Rich and Spicy Tomato Sauce
Indonesian Crispy Corn Fritters (Perkedel Jagung)
Fresh Mint Chutney
Lebanese Garden Vegetable &Toasted Bread Salad (Fattoush)
Crisp Wonton Stacks with Fresh Berries & Cream

The Global Vegetarian
Brazilian Chayote and Orange Appetiser (Salada de Xuxu)
Creamy Cauliflower & Snow Peas with Cashews
Delhi-style Super-flaky Wholemeal Griddle-fried Breads (Parathas)
Spicy Masala Potatoes
Fresh Coriander and Macadamia Pistou
Italian-style Rice Pudding
Vrindavan Saffron lemon Sherbet

Indian Winter Dinner Party
Fiery South Indian Toor Dal Soup (Rasam)
Basmati Rice Pulao with Cashews & Coriander
Creamy Cauliflower & Potato Supreme
Elegant Puffed Fried Breads (Pooris)
Hot & Sweet Eggplant Pickles
Saffron-scented Rice Pudding (Kheer)
Hot Spiced Tea (Masala Chai)

Classics from the Subcontinent
Quick and Easy Creamy Cashew Chutney
Moghul Spicy Rice with Saffron (Pullao)
Creamed Spinach with Curd Cheese (Palak Panir)
Crispy Mashed Potato Puffs (Alu Vadas)
Karnataka-style Coconut Chutney
Puffed Fried Sesame Breads (Til poories)
Succulent Milk Fudge Balls in Rose-scented Syrup (Gulab Jamuns)

Indian Regional Curries
Hot, Sweet & Sour Tamarind Rice (Puliogre)
Mixed Vegetables in Creamy Gujarati-style Karhi Sauce
Bengali Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
Hearty Oriyan Dal Curry with Vegetables (Dalma)
Simple & Sublime Gujarati Pumpkin
Luscious Corn Raita

East-West Picnic from "Cooking with Kurma"
Mayapur-style Stuffed Vegetable Pastries (Samosas)
Bush Tomato Chutney
Bavarian Potato Salad
Old English Saffron Bread
Iced Tamarind Soda
South Indian Buffet from "Cooking with Kurma"
Hot and Spicy South Indian Tomato Rice
Buttermilk Sambar
Savoury Lentil Doughnuts (Vadai)
South Indian Coconut Chutney
South Indian Carrot Salad
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Central American Buffet from "Cooking with Kurma"
Sweet Potato Soup with Corn and Chilies
Mexican Spicy Bean and Cheese Stuffed Flatbreads (Burras)
Mexican Green Chili Rice (Arroz Verde)
Spanish-style Curly Endive Salad (Xato)
Chilled Papaya Refresher (Refresco de Papaya)
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International Dinner Party from "Cooking with Kurma"
Roasted Capsicum, Peanut and Tomato Soup
Turkish Pilaf with Currants and Pine Nuts Spicy Bengali Potatoes
Spinach and Curd Cheese Patties (Kofta)
Fresh Coriander and Macadamia Pistou
Vegetable Crudités with Quick and Easy Cashew Chutney
Apricot and Walnut Crescents (Rugelach)
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North Indian Gourmet Dinner from "Cooking with Kurma"
Punjabi Red Bean Curry (Rajma)
Seasoned Eggplant Rice
Punjabi Baked Flatbread (Naan)
Green Mango, Mint and Coriander Chutney
Creamy Banana and Yogurt Salad (Kela Raita)
Crispy Fried Batter Spirals in Saffron Syrup (Jalebis)
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Mediterranean Dinner Party from "Cooking with Kurma"
Pumpkin Dumplings with Sage-scented Butter and Parmesan Cheese
(Gnocchi di zucca)
Sicilian-style Roasted Sweet Peppers in Olive Oil (Insalata di Peperoni Arrostiti)
Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad (Insalata Caprese)
Crusty Bread Hot Roasted Jacket-baked Potatoes with Arugula Pesto Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Rose-scented Marzipan Half-moon Pastries
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Central Indian Banquet from "Cooking with Kurma"
Festive Nine-Jewels Rice (Navaratnam Pulao)
Savoury Chickpeas in Tomato Glaze
Puffed Fried Sesame Bread (Til Poories)
Savoury Fresh Cheese Balls in Creamy Tomato Sauce (Malai Kofta)
Sautéed Potatoes with Cashews
Ginger, Saffron and Pistachio Kulfi
Lemon Yogurt Shake (Nimbu Lassi)
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Asian Banquet from "Cooking with Kurma"
Thai-style Fragrant Rice Balls
Crispy Fried Gluten with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Curried Malay Noodles (Laksa)
Spicy Javanese Eggplant (Balado Terong)
Stir-fried Asian Vegetables
Daikon Radish Salad

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Summer Patio Lunch/Picnic from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Pasta Salad
Soft Bread rolls
Ricotta Cheese-filled Pastries (Calzone)
Tomato Relish
Asparagus and Tomato Quiche
Crispy Flat-Rice and Cashews (Chidwa)
Mango Ice cream
Middle Eastern Lemonade
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European Dinner Party from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Cream of Pumpkin Soup
Spinach Filo Triangles (Spanakopita)
Eggplant Parmigiana
Mediterranean Salad
Apple and Blackberry Crumble
Lemon Barley Water
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Special Indian Dinner Party from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"

South Indian Sweet-and-Sour Tamarind Rice (Puliogre)
Green Split-Pea Dal with Spinach and Coconut Milk
Puffed Fried-Bread
Green Beans
Tomato, Peas, and Homemade Curd (Matar Panir)
Pineapple Chutney
Cauliflower and Pea Samosas
Creamy, Saffron Condensed Yogurt Dessert
Lemon Mint and Whey Nectar

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Light International Summer Buffet from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Mexican Oatmeal Corn and Cheese Bread
Tomato Relish
Japanese Rice-Balls
Tacos
Baked Cheesecake
Pineapple and Coconut Punch

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Italian-style Buffet from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Asparagus with Oil and Lemon Sauce Tomato Rice with Herbs
Mozzarella and Tomato Pizza
Italian Market Salad
Sicilian Radicchio and Fennel Salad
Ricotta Cheese-filled Pastries (Calzone)
Eggplant Rings with Cheese
Peach Sorbet
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International Buffet from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Chickpea Pate with Vegetable Crudites
Italian Fried Corn-Bread
Gauranga Potatoes
Cauliflower Pakoras with Peach Chutney
French Braised Summer Vegetables
Yellow Rice
Mexican Oatmeal Corn and Cheese Bread
Peanut Butter Fudge
Mango Ice cream
Saffron and Lemon Sherbet
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Middle Eastern Banquet from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Stuffed Vine Leaves (Dolmades)
Middle Eastern Round Bread (Pita)
Couscous with Vegetable Sauce
Lebanese Bulgur Wheat Salad (Tabbouleh)
Lebanese Eggplant Dip (Baba Gannouj)
Chickpea and Sesame Dip (Hummos)
Syrian Yogurt-Cheese
Assorted Vegetable Crudites
Turkish Nut Pastries in Syrup (Baklava)
Middle Eastern Lemonade
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Asian Buffet/Banquet from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Mashed Potato Puffs (Alu Vadas)
Grated Cauliflower Balls in Tomato Sauce (Kofta)
Baked Vegetable Rice (Biriyani)
Curried Chickpeas
North Indian Potato Salad
Cantonese Stir-Fried Vegetables
North Indian Cabbage and Peanut Salad (Kobi Pachadi)
Fig and Apple Relish
Fresh Coconut Chutney
Date and Tamarind Sauce
Crispy Dal Wafers (Pappadams)
Fresh Fruits with Cream
Fruit Fritters with Orange Sauce
Homemade Lime Squash or Rose Lassi
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Indian Feast from "Great Vegetarian Dishes"
Bengali Royal Rice (Pushpana)
Puffed Fried Bread (Poorie)
Cauliflower and Potato Supreme
Spinach, Tomato, Eggplant, and Chickpea Stew
Mixed Vegetable and Yogurt Salad (Raita)
Pineapple Chutney
Curd Pakoras
Peanut and Coriander Chutney
Walnut and Raisin Semolina Halava
Deep-Fried Milk Balls in Rose Syrup (Gulab Jamuns)
Orange Ginger Cooler

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