Cookbook Giveaway - Vibrant India

March 22, 2017·Jenny

Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn by Chitra Agrawal, the chef and owner of Brooklyn Delhi, takes us on a culinary journey to her mother's hometown of Bangalore and back to Brooklyn. As I state in the review post, this book really blows up my skirt - I love it!

For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post.

We are pleased to offer three copies of Vibrant India to our EYB Members in the US.

One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post:

What recipe from the index would you try first?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won't be counted. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends at midnight on April 26, 2017.

86 comments

annmartinaMarch 22, 2017

Ben's curry leaf popcorn, for my son Ben who LOVES Indian food.

mpdeb98March 23, 2017

Apple, ginger, and coconut hand pies

ravensfanMarch 22, 2017

Masala dosa

kitchen_chickMarch 22, 2017

Spicy cranberry relish because I'm really curious to taste cranberries cooked with Indian flavors.

NancithMarch 22, 2017

Kerala vegetable coconut curry sound fabulous.

motherofpearl81March 23, 2017

Creamy yellow lentils with tomato and ginger (Hesaru bele thovvay) would be amazing!

Lem9579March 22, 2017

The Black Eyed Peas, greens and lentil stew. I'd be trying amaranth leaves for the first time.

PennyGMarch 22, 2017

I love Yogurt Rice - the Yogurt Rice with Pomegranate and Mint sounds amazing!

JoelleStrMarch 22, 2017

I'm just starting to learn how to cook Indian food and this book looks exciting. I would start with the Yogurt rice with pomegranate and mint. The colors would be beautiful!

sipaMarch 22, 2017

Actually the first recipe listed, I've been wanting to make Dosas at home for a while now.

Karla123March 22, 2017

"Pineapple and peppers in red coconut curry" sounds fantastic!

sefardicookMarch 22, 2017

Ohhh, masala dosa, without a doubt!

lgroomMarch 22, 2017

Mmmm. Do the hotel scrambled eggs sound great!! That's what I'd like to try.

jupfluteMarch 23, 2017

I have been waiting for this book to come out for awhile, so I'm really excited about multiple recipes, but the first one I saw just now that I want to make is the Cucumber, sprouted mung bean, and pomegranate salad.

vicksterMarch 23, 2017

Black-eyed peas, greens stew. Lots of these recipes look great! Definitely want to try some of the stir-fries too.

dgp212March 23, 2017

Chickpea salad with summer vegetables and avocado

RedheadedcookMarch 23, 2017

Summer squash in herby coconut yogurt curry

I am just learning curries (husband always said he disliked and I think he just disliked his mothers 1979's version) and these vibrant spices.

SiegalMarch 23, 2017

I want to try the curry leaf popcorn

allthatsleftarethecrumbsMarch 22, 2017

They all sound great, but for something quick and easy to get me started I would make Ben's curry leaf popcorn.

hirsheysMarch 22, 2017

Masala Dosa! I've been dying to learn how to make them!

susan gMarch 22, 2017

Everything is so tempting! Mung bean and quinoa crepe (Pesarattu) and Dosa and anything 'pancake-y' -- this book sounds like we could keep eating from it for a long time!

sgumpMarch 23, 2017

The shredded carrot and lentil salad (hesaru bele carrot kosambri)--I'm intrigued by the addition of shredded coconut.

cezovskiMarch 23, 2017

The Cucumber, sprouted mung bean, and pomegranate salad sounds really tempting
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thecharlahMarch 23, 2017

The Black-eyed peas, greens, and lentil stew...I love trying different recipes for peas and greens.

auntietinaMarch 25, 2017

I think the Cucumber, sprouted mung bean, and pomegranate salad sounds great for spring.

AuntnannyMarch 26, 2017

How to sprout a bean, as n cabbage citrus slaw!!!

AnnaZedMarch 26, 2017

I want to make Potato-filled crepe (Masala dosa) (page 42)
from Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn by Chitra Agrawal

banba1March 26, 2017

I'd do the kale yogurt raita -- love raita, and everything's better with kale!

JuliaMarch 28, 2017

Root Vegetable and Asian Pear Salad.

exploringfoodMarch 27, 2017

I'd make the Mango and Coconut Milkshake. And pretend it is spring already. The Banana, Coconut, and Mango Ice Cream sound wonderful, too.

monique.potelMarch 24, 2017

Fragrant eggplant and green pepper rice (Vangi baath)
i love eggplant and new ways to dress them

EmilyRMarch 28, 2017

Chia pudding with roasted jaggery blueberries (Sabbakki payasa)... I have had the aachar they make and it's phenomenal.

hrhacissejMarch 29, 2017

Rosemary Potatoes

DechenMarch 25, 2017

Steamed lentil and herb dumplings.

Dmartin997March 29, 2017

Red cabbage and citrus slaw

AnnaZedMarch 24, 2017

I would like to make Steamed lentil and herb dumplings (Nuchinunde) (page 50) from Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn by Chitra Agrawal

gjelizabethMarch 24, 2017

"Hotel" Scrambled Eggs, because I love egg recipes and the name of this one sounds like it's from a past-life of romantic travel.

JenEMarch 23, 2017

Vermicelli noodle stir-fry with carrots, edamame, and scallions

Scotsman61March 29, 2017

Spicy cranberry relish
Could be the new go to for Christmas/Thanksgiving to go with the Bird!

edyenicoleMarch 25, 2017

I'd like the rice and lentil crepe.

JenJoLaMarch 29, 2017

Pineapple and peppers in red coconut curry (Ananas gojju)

tapeitzmanMarch 26, 2017

Butter lettuce "dosa" wrap with curried potato and chutney

tarae1204March 27, 2017

Cardamom oatmeal cookies with golden raisins and dark chocolate -- I have to try this!

MaineDruidMarch 30, 2017

I'm attracted by the Roasted butternut squash and lentil stew. I like one-dish meals, and this one looks like a good choice for fall and winter.

LafauvetteMarch 30, 2017

black eyed peas, greens, and lentils

bstewartMarch 26, 2017

Roasted butternut squash and lentil stew!

FrenchCreekBakerMarch 30, 2017

Malala Dosas. I ate them all the time in Bangalore when studying abroad in college.

MelMMMarch 30, 2017

It's so hard to decide, because I love Indian food and so many recipes look appealing. But it just might be the curry leaf popcorn!

fiaroseMarch 29, 2017

wow, the rhubarb strawberry pickle sounds amazing! or the stuffed shishito pepper fritters, yum--and anything with red lentils, of course.

sarahawkerMarch 29, 2017

Lemony Lentil Soup

Missdith34March 30, 2017

Rice, lentil, and vegetable pancake (Uttapam

KatiefayhutsonMarch 31, 2017

Chickpea salad with summer vegetables and avocade

anastasiiapMarch 30, 2017

Red cabbage and citrus coleslaw

SakurajimaApril 8, 2017

Masala dosa!

veroreneeApril 3, 2017

potato stir fry

t.tApril 8, 2017

Chickpea salad with summer vegetables and avocado (Kadale usali)

UhmandanicoleApril 4, 2017

Potato-filled crepe (Masala dosa)

TrishaCPApril 8, 2017

Vegetable and coconut polenta please.

cora429April 3, 2017

The pineapple and peppers in red coconut curry sounds amazing.

DinaJApril 9, 2017

The Steamed lentil and herb dumplings (Nuchinunde) looks delicious!

thewoobdogMarch 30, 2017

I'd have to try the Pan-Roasted Masala Peanuts

DarcyVaughnApril 10, 2017

Cilantro coconut chutney

camtncookApril 10, 2017

Masala Dosa

hippiechick1955April 1, 2017

Masala Dosa. I commented because I really want to learn to make these! I love eating them. I love Indian Cuisine, period.

earthnfireApril 9, 2017

Stuffed shishito pepper fritters (Bhajji)

tlturnerMarch 31, 2017

Green chile and herbed cheddar shortbread (Masala biscuits) sounds addictive

JCBaldassareApril 9, 2017

I've been wanting to make dosas forever!

RSWApril 17, 2017

Cardamom oatmeal cookies with dark chocolate and golden raisins

rcruickshankApril 20, 2017

Kerala coconut vegetable curry!

imaluckyduckyApril 21, 2017

Spiced spring vegetable and coconut polenta

RoseMGenuineApril 1, 2017

Fragrant eggplant and green pepper rice. I love eggplant.

sequoia55April 22, 2017

Masala Dosa

JanSchollApril 18, 2017

Butter lettuce "dosa" wrap with curried potato and chutney

pandapotamusApril 20, 2017

Masala Dosa!

artmarciaApril 21, 2017

Root vegetable and Asian pear salad

mmaldonado47April 21, 2017

Every recipe makes my mouth water, but the rice, lentil and vegetable pancake especially so!

MaaseeluluApril 17, 2017

The masala dosa sounds right up my alley. Yum!

soopsoopApril 20, 2017

cucumber, tomato and onion yogurt raita!

skyejadenApril 22, 2017

Root vegetable and Asian pear salad

ramyavivApril 23, 2017

Cheddar-and-Green Chile Shortbread

kelliwinterApril 24, 2017

apple ginger and coconut hand pies, so interesting

AmySApril 27, 2017

I'd love to learn to make masala dosas!

bevie19April 21, 2017

Apple, ginger, and coconut hand pies (Kadabu) or the strawberry rhubarb pickle.

MivasApril 22, 2017

Thin flatbreads

linseysowaApril 24, 2017

So many delicious options- I am intrigued by the Green chile and herbed cheddar shortbread (Masala biscuit)... I have been in a savory cookie/ biscuit baking frenzy lately- this one sounds right up my alley!

TeruskaApril 26, 2017

Each of the raitas to enhance any number of the other dishes.