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Vegan Date Phirni is a creamy pudding made by boiling ground rice in almond milk ,dates, sugar and is flavored with cardamom powder. It is a variation to the Indian pudding “Phirni” where ground rice is cooked with milk along with sugar, cardamom and saffron. It is vegan and gluten free too. To make it … Read more
Eggless Zucchini Cake With Chocochips is an eggless and healthy cake made with whole wheat flour, oats, zucchini and chocochips. It is a perfect healthy accompaniment with tea or coffee. It is enjoyed by kids in their lunchboxes or a small afterschoolsnack. The flavor of cinnamon and chocolate enhances the taste of the cake. … Read more
Basic makhani gravy is a a silky, buttery, creamy tomato based gravy and is commonly used in many veg and non veg recipes such as Paneer Makhani, Chicken Makhani, Vegetable in makhani gravy, mushroom in makhani gravy, Makhani Kofta, Makhani pizza. It can be prepared in huge quantities and freezed for further use in … Read more
Aloo Moongwadi Ki Subji / Potato Moongdumpling Curry is a curry made with potato and sun dried dumplings. The dumplings are made with moongdal and spices. It is a very good option when the fresh vegetables are not available. It is served hot with rice, roti, bhakri or parathas. It is vegan. Moong wadi is … Read more
Tuvar Dana Bhaat / Pigeon Peas Rice is a simple and delicious rice made along with fresh tuvar dana (green pigeon peas) and spices. It is enjoyed plain or can be accompanied with gujarati kadhi /yogurt/buttermilk, papadum, salad and pickle. It is very quick and easy to make and can be served for a quick … Read more
Schezwan Sauce is a spicy sauce made with dried red chilies, lots of garlic, onions. It is an essential sauce/dip served with Indo-Chinese snacks such as spring rolls, manchurian, chinese samosa. It can be made and refrigerated for a month if there is sufficient oil covering the surface. It can be enjoyed with fried rice, … Read more
Green Moong Dal Palak Paneer Uttapam/Savory Moong Pancake With Spinach and Paneer is a savory pancake made with green moong dal, spinach, paneer along with spices. It is fibre rich and has iron from spinach and calcium from paneer. It can be served as breakfast , lunch or a complete meal for a quick weeknight … Read more
Avocado Coconut Oats Slice is an eggless and healthy slice made by baking oats, coconut, avocado. It is a very healthy breakfast and can be enjoyed as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee. It is a good option to pack for kid lunchboxes. Avocado has good fat. I have used less butter … Read more
My blog has completed 200 recipes . I am thankful to all my viewers for liking my recipes and showing their encouragement and support. So friends let us celebrate this special moment with the delicious Indian dessert – “Seviyaan kheer/ Sev ni Kheer/ Vermicelli kheer. Seviyaan kheer/ Sev ni kheer/Vermicelli kheer is my one of … Read more
Vegetables in hot sauce is a spicy curry made with tomato, garlic, red chili powder and mixed boiled vegetables. It goes good with mild rice and also is a good sauce to serve on the hot Lebanese sizzlers. I have served it with Bean and spinach rice and it tasted very delicious. It is gluten-free … Read more
Bean and Spinach Rice is a very healthy and delicious rice made with spinach and kidney beans and flavored with Baharat powder to give it a Lebanese flavor. It is rich in protein, folic acid and iron . It is gluten-free and vegan!! Since this is mild rice, serve it with a hot curry. I … Read more
Tabbouleh is a vegetarian salad made from broken wheat (bulgur, dalia or fada), onions and tomato. It is flavored with fresh parsley, mint and sesame seeds. The dressing is made with simple ingredients such as lemon juice, olive oil and salt. It is an integral part of Lebanesse mezze served in Lebanese cuisine. Tabbouleh is … Read more
Babaganoush is a traditional middle eastern eggplant dip that you can serve with Falafel, pita bread, lavash or chopped vegetables. It is made with grilled brinjals and other raw ingredients such as garlic, tahini paste, cumin powder, and salt. It has a delicious smoky flavor. Babaganoush is a traditional middle eastern eggplant dip that you … Read more
Roasted capsicum and walnut dip (Muhammara) is a traditional Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red capsicum, walnuts, garlic and olive oil. The pomegranate powder (anardana powder) adds a unique tangy taste to the dip. The rich red color dip is healthy and can be enjoyed with chopped veggies, pita bread, lavash or falafel. It is vegan. … Read more
Hummus is a traditional spread or dip made with cooked chickpea blended together with garlic, tahini paste, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. It is served traditionally with pita bread, lavash, falafel or chopped vegetables. It is a Lebanese or Middle Eastern Cuisine. It is protein-rich, healthy, gluten-free and vegan. The homemade hummus is tastier … Read more
Kaju katli (Cashew nut Slices) is a popular Indian sweet made by cooking cashew nut powder in sugar and water solution. It is enjoyed by all age groups and is the perfect way of celebrating happy moments and festivals such as Diwali, Janmashtami, Navratri or Holi with family. It is gluten-free and can be enjoyed while fasting … Read more
Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak/Lauki Chana Dal ki Subji/ Bottlegourd Gram Curry is a curry made as a regular everyday meal (roz ka khana) in Gujarati household. It is a delicious, protein-rich and vegan curry made by cooking Dudhi (bottle gourd) and chana dal (split gram) along with spices. Serve it with roti, bhakri, rotla or thepla for a … Read more
Instant Khaman Dhokla is a very popular and irresistible Gujarati snack. It is a steamed cake savory cake made with chickpea flour (besan) and spices. It is a vegan, nutritious and healthy snack. Traditionally, khaman is made by soaking the chana dal, grinding it coarsely and then fermenting it for 7-8 hours. Spices are then … Read more
Baked Palak Paneer Samosa is a nonfried variation of samosa dish made with an outer covering made with spinach and stuffed with spicy paneer (cottage cheese) filling. It is baked and a perfect treat for people avoiding the deep fried food. Click for the for regular baked samosa below: Baked Samosa You can this try out … Read more
Baklava is made from layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts such as walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, and almonds and held together by syrup or honey. It is a very rich dessert. Baklava is usually made in a large pan. The layers of filo pastry are laid out and butter or oil is applied … Read more
