Monday, April 11, 2011

Desi Lasagna


We had a great vacation in Miami, florida and came back home today. I will post some infor on travel to miami beach soon. I made this lasagna over the weekend before travelling and wanted to share it with you all.

I have been making this version of lasagna for the past few years. My first taste of lasagna was from my cousin Rama in UK. since then, I have tried many versions and finally nailed it to this one. I have spiked it with a lot of indian ingredients, trust me I did not add sambar powder here...!

A true italian may laugh at this version, but hey, this works out best for me and my family.

Get Ready: ( serves 3-4)

  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 clove of garlic crushed
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1/2 red pepper diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • one handful of peas
  • 1/4 egg plant diced
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 or 1/2 jalapeno pepper slit
  • 1/2 jar marinara sauce ( i used a large bottle)
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • pepper powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 6 no cook lasagna noodles
  • 2 tbsp oilve oil
  • Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp of butter

Go:

  • In a large sauce pan, add oilve oil.
  • Once hot add the onions and fry till tranaslucent.
  • Add the garlic, ginger garlic paste, jalapeno and fry till aromatic.
  • Add all the diced vegetables, salt to taste and saute for a few minutes till they are soft, still crunchy.
  • Add the marinara sauce, salt to taste and cook till everything comes to a boil.
  • Turn the heat off and set aside.
  • add cilantro to the ricotta cheese and mix well till it's well incorporated. add pepper powder according to taste and keep the cheese mixture aside.
  • Eventhough the lasagna noodles are no cook, I cook them them for a few mins. you can skip this step if you want to.
  • Cook lasagna noodles for a few mins till they are aldente.  lift them up care fully, brush with oilve oil and keep them on a plate.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Grease a 2 qt baking dish with non stick spray
  • add a layer of tomato veggie sauce at the bottom.
  • Arrange the lasagna noodle on top of the sauce.
  • Spread the cheese mixture on top of the noodles.
  • repeat layers of noodles, sauce and cheese and fill up to the top.
  • Sprinkle both cheeses on the top layer.
  • add pieces of butter on top of the cheese to give a nice golden crust.


  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 -45 mins.
  • Check around 30 -35 mins to see if the cheese is bubbling. then remove foil and bake for another 10 mins to get the golden crusty top.
  • let it sit in the oven for 20 mins before you serve.
The steps may seem a lot of work, but actually very easy to put together.
Any left overs ( if present) taste awesome for the next day!.


I am sending this for Fusion recipes  guest hosted by priyasnowserving and  Pari's foodelicious
I would also like to thank priya for passing a cute  namesake award! Love ya!





Jay of tasty appetite was so sweet to share two awards with me. I am so humbled by all your gesture and would like to give you a big hug!


I would like to pass these awards to all my friends, so please fell free to pick up!

Enjoy your lasagna!

13 comments:

  1. Slurp! I love this dish already! Can't wait to taste it!

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  2. Woww love this desi lasagna, simply looks out of the world..Congrats on ur awards Priya..

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  3. No doubt this version will suit us too!!! Simply loved it...Looks too yummy!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  4. this desi lasagna is a true fusion recipe gal-loved it ! probably the italians can spike their version now !!! congrats on ur awards and rock on !

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  5. Wonderful dish,love this idea of desi lasagna..irresistible.

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  6. Desi lasagna looks so delicious and yummy. Can't wait to prepare this dish using your method.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  7. Priya, that looks awesome and drool-worthy, what an excellent idea :)

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  8. Loved it Priya- creativity at its best :)
    Congrats on your well deserved awards!

    US Masala

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  9. wonderful lasagna..congrates for your award!

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  10. Priya, that's a lovely one !!!- here I am making a traditional one almost ready to be blogged, and there you are taking the fusion route - Love this innovation - and I agree 100% that we should mold recipes to suit our palate :)

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  11. Congrats too on your awards -- Where are the ones I gave you dear -- don't see them anywhere :(((((

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  12. What ever floats your boat. Never mind what anybody says about it.

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