Vegetables in hot sauce

Vegetables in hot sauce

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. 

Bean and Spinach Rice

Bean and Spinach rice

Bean and Spinach Rice is a very healthy and delicious rice  made with spinach and kidney beans and flavored with Baharat powder to give a Lebanese flavor. It is rich in protein, folic acid and iron . It can be enjoyed by gluten-free and vegan!!

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a vegetarian salad made from broken wheat (dalia or fada), onions, tomato. It is flavored with fresh parsley, mint and sesame seeds. The dressing is made with the simple ingredients like lemon juice, olive oil and salt. It is a integral part of Lebanesse mezze served in Lebanese cuisine.

Baba Ghanoush

Baba ghanoush

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.

Roasted capsicum and walnut dip (Muhammara)

Roasted capsicum and walnut dip

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 … Read more

Hummus

Hummus

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, falafel or chopped vegetables in Lebanese or Middle Eastern Cuisine. It is protein-rich, healthy, gluten-free and vegan. 

Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak/Lauki Chana Dal ki Subji/ Bottlegourd Gram Curry

Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak/Lauki Chana Dal ki Subji/ Bottlegourd Gram Curry

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. 

Baked Palak Paneer Samosa

Baked Palak Paneer Samosa

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. 

Falafel

Falafel

Falafel is the Middle Eastern Food, originated in Egypt. It is deep fried and traditionally made with Fava beans or Chickpea. It is served with pita bread, tahini dip, tabouleh, hummus. It is vegan and is protein rich. 

Eggless Sooji Mawa Cake/ Eggless Semolina Cake

Eggless Sooji Mawa Cake/ Eggless Semolina Cake

Eggless Sooji Mawa Cake/Eggless Semolina Cake is a very easy recipe for the beginners in baking. It uses very simple ingredients and simple home utensils.  Milk powder adds richness to the cake and gives the taste similar to mawa/khoya. I have used cardamom to enhance the flavor of the cake. You can use the flavor … Read more

Saag Paneer

Saag paneer

Saag Paneer is a very delicious dish made from the fresh greens such as spinach, sarso, bathua cooked with spices and paneer. I have used fresh spinach in the dish. It is served with roti, naan or rice. 

Chickpea, pumpkin, feta salad

Chickpea pumpkin fetta salad

Chickpea, pumpkin, feta salad is a very refreshing salad balanced with the goodness of chickpea, roasted pumpkin, fresh spinach, tomato. Pistachio and walnuts add crunch to the salad and crumbled feta cheese enhances the taste of the salad. The dressing has olive oil, lemon juice with a touch of garlic, mixed herbs and paprika. It … Read more

Baked Chakli

Baked Chakli

A crispy snack made with fresh cream and rice flour and is baked instead of deep frying in oil.

Baked Mixed Flour Spinach puri

Baked Mixed Flour Spinach puri

Baked Mixed Flour Spinach Puri is a very healthy snack packed with benefits of mixed flours and spinach. It is nonfried and can be enjoyed guilt-free. 

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup

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. 

Tomato Saar/ Spiced Tomato Soup

Tomato Saar/ Spiced Tomato Soup

Tomato Saar/Spiced Tomato Soup is a spiced soup made with tomato, peanuts, and coconut. It is tempered with ghee, cumin seeds, curry leaves and is served hot with steamed rice, masale bhaat in the Maharashtrian household. The saar can also be enjoyed as a soup by itself in the chilled weather. 

Guar Nu Shaak/Cluster Beans Fry/Gavar Ki Subji

A very easy and everyday vegetable dish made from cluster beans (Guar/Gavar) flavored with carom seeds, ginger garlic, and spices. It is vegan. Skip adding asafoetida to make it gluten free.

Chana, Moong, Masoor Dal Dhokla/Mixed Lentils Steamed Cake

Chana, Moong, Masoor Dal Dhokla/Mixed Lentils Steamed Cake

Chana, Moong, Masoor Dal Dhokla/Mixed Lentils Steamed Cake is a very healthy dish containing the goodness of various lentils. It is protein rich, less oil and is a nutritious breakfast or snack to be enjoyed with a cup of tea. It is liked by kids and can be packed for lunch box or a potluck … Read more