Vicky Goes Veg

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  Farhan Akhtar launches chef Vicky Ratnani's book 'Vicky Goes Veg'

  Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar unveiled chef Vicky Ratnani's book 'Vicky Goes Veg'.

• Pasta with Roasted Mediterranean Veggies

  Pasta, eggplants and yellow squash tossed with a light and herby dressing.

• Roasted Red Pepper Soup

  Chef Vicky Ratnani gives the vegetables, which we underestimate, a makeover. Whip up a comforting bowl of red pepper soup.

• Roasted Pumpkin and Eggplant Roulade

  A nice melange of eggplants, pumpkin and arbi. Grilled eggplants rolled with a herby pumpkin-arbi filling and baked.

• Stuffed Karela with Cheese

  Bitter gourd in your vegetable basket -- does it sound like a turn off? Let Vicky help you fall in love with this usually despised vegetable. Sliced karelas stuffed with an aromatic filling, rolled in spices and pan fried.

• Eggplant Croquettes

  A croquette is a small breadcrumbed fried food. Vicky creates his own version of a croquette with eggplants.

• Baked Arbi with Feta Cheese

  Vicky shows you how to turn this not so loved vegetable into a scrumptious dish. Arbi baked with herbs, honey and feta cheese.

• Chilled Indian Udon Noodle Salad

  As refreshing as it can get, a chilled salad of udon noodles with an Indian twist of curry leaves, cashew nuts, mustard seeds, coriander and turmeric.

• Textures of Soy

  A delightfully healthy dish of tofu drizzled with some soya bean sauce accompanied by stir fried romaine lettuce.

• Polenta Chilli Fries

  Polenta is coarsely or finely ground yellow or white maize (cornmeal). Chunky fries made with cornmeal dipped in a parmesan, pepper and chilli flakes batter and fried crisp.

• Arugula Salad with Feta and Yellow Dates

  A crisp and refreshing salad made with Arugula (salad rocket) leaves, watermelon, yellow dates and feta dressed in a chaat masala vinaigrette.

• Chickpea Fritters

  Thick and smooth pancakes made with gram flour and layered with a veggie-chickpea mixture.

• Yellow Chilli Mayo with Veggies

  Egg-less mayonnaise infused with the flavors of yellow chilli and parsley. Top this tangy mayo over grilled mushrooms, cauliflower and radish or veggies of your choice.

• Paneer and Beans in a Mango Chilly Sauce

  Chunks of paneer, black beans and bell peppers tossed togethar in a tangy mango chilly sauce made with egg-less mayonnaise.

• Risotto Primavera

  A rich and creamy Risotto, infused with the flavors of various herbs, cheese and mushrooms.