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
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
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
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
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
Falafel is a Middle Eastern Food, that has originated in Egypt. It is deep fried and is traditionally made with Fava beans or Chickpea. I have made it using chickpea. It is served with pita bread, tahini dip, tabouleh, fresh salad, pickled veg, and hummus. It is vegan and is protein rich. It can … Read more
Pumpkin Soup is a thick and creamy soup. Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants. The soup is quick and easy to make. It is gluten-free and vegan. You can make the soup in big batches and freeze into small containers and enjoy it warm for a comfort weeknight meal with a piece of bread of your choice. … Read more
Pomegranate Juice is a refreshing juice made from fresh pomegranate. It is easy to make and can be prepared under 10 minutes. It is gluten-free and Vegan. It is a good source of energy to the body, especially during fasting (upwaas). Enjoy this fresh and sugarfree homemade juice for breakfast or any time of the … Read more
Be it monsoon or chilled winter, this homemade kadha will help you fight against a cough, cold, fever, stomach infection and indigestion. This homemade remedy can be made from the ingredients easily available in the home and is thus inexpensive. I make this kadha regularly at home and we enjoy it drinking hot after our dinner. … Read more
Guar Nu Shaak/Cluster Beans Fry/Gavar ki sabji is a dish served in Gujarati household for lunch along with roti, rice, dal or kadhi and salad. It is a simple, quick and easy dish made regularly at our home. My son loves Guar. It is one of his favorite vegetables. He will happily eat it by sprinkling … Read more
Dhudhi batata nu Shaak/bottle gourd curry/lauki aloo sabji is a regular curry made in Indian houses. It is served with roti, dal, rice, and salad to make a complete meal. It is very quick and easy to make dish and light on the stomach. It does not use any garlic or onion. This recipe has the … Read more
Winter brings in fresh veggies. The best way to utilize these veggies is by preparing soup. I like to treat my family with healthy soups the use a lot of veggies. At my home, my son requests to make soup of a particular colour. For example: red soup – made by using red color veggies … Read more
Kiwi is the national fruit of New Zealand. It was first found in China. It was known as Yang tao then. Missionaries brought the kiwi fruit to New Zealand only in the early 20th century. It gained such popularity in the country that it started being cultivated commercially and was marketed as ‘kiwi’ (bearing a close … Read more
Fresh fruit juices are always good to have. They are very easy to make and contain more nutrients than packed juices. They do not contain any preservative and hence are very healthy. This is the recipe for strawberry pomegranate juice. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K and provide a good dose … Read more
Sweet Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, C, and potassium. They have a great taste, are starchy and can be enjoyed baked, roasted, grilled, steamed or fried. Sweet potato also tastes good in the traditional curries. Click below for other recipes that have the sweet potato. Surati Papdi, … Read more
