Punjabi Chana masala is one of the most popular curry dishes from India. In fact in north India no wedding or party is complete until you have chole masala on the menu. I remember whenever we would call someone over for lunch or dinner, mom would almost always make chole. So what actually is chole masala? […]
Category: Benefits of a Vegan
Vegan Rasmalai Cake is a dairy-free spin on the popular Bengali Dessert rasmalai that is typically served for Diwali! Moist almond and cashew flour cake squares immersed in a rich and creamy cashew pistachio “milk” scented with saffron and cardamom. It basically is Vegan Malai burfi soaked in Ras malai milk! WHAT IS RASMALAI? Bengali […]
Vegan Paneer Lababdar with Tofu. Tofu with Luscious Tomato Cashew Ginger Sauce. Use this Delicious Indian Lababdar Sauce with other proteins, chickpeas, veggies, chickpea tofu, tempeh, seitan. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe. Nutfree Soyfree options. This lababdar sauce is a lighter sauce similar to the butter sauce. It can be made without any oil. The tomatoes, spices […]
Method In a bowl mix the cashew flour, coconut flour, sugar/ date powder, cardamom powder. Add some almond milk, sugar syrup or (jaggery/maple/date syrup). Crumble Silken Tofu with your hand. Mix and make a soft dough. Make flat discs of the dough. Garnish the pedhas with pistachios and enjoy it. Ingredients 1 cup Cashew powder […]
Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices and shredded Carrots. 30 minute Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. Spring is in the air. Seriously it is. Sneezing and watery eyes all around. Easter calls for a load of sweet carrot stuff. For a change, make this savory carrot pilaf! […]
One of my favorite childhood memories is of the days when we would have a pooja at home. The long rituals were quite tedious, especially for a kid, but the fun part was getting together with all my cousins and the amazing vegetarian food one we got to eat at the end of it all. […]
Instant Pot Vegan Korma Recipe with White Korma Sauce. Saucepan option. This Creamy Veggie and Tofu Korma is made in Instant Pot Pressure cooker. Indian Vegan Glutenfree Coconutfree Recipe. Soyfree, Nutfree option. There are Indian kormas and there are kormas. Some have tomato and some dont. The spices and flavors vary depending on the region, […]
Trail mix is a plant-based snack that typically includes nuts, seeds and dried fruit. Some varieties also have chocolate, coconut, crackers or whole grains. Depending on the ingredients, trail mix can be a good source of protein, healthy fats and fiber. However, some varieties may not be vegan or may contain added sugar, salt and […]
Vegan Keema Naan with Keema Lentils, onion, carrots and walnuts. This lentil mix with the herbs and spices make a vegan version of keema. Serve over Naan bread or Pizza or fill tacos or wraps. Vegan Recipe, Can be gluten-free and soy free. Keema means mince, usually used to refer to meat. Keema as an […]
Easy Tofu 65. Tofu Paneer 65 is a spicy, sweet, savory Indian entree with influence from chinese flavors. Serve it with rice or as is. Vegan Nut-free Recipe. Gluten-free, Soy-free Options. Don’t ask me why this dish is called tofu 65. There are several theories on why the sauce combination, initially used with chikin was […]
Indo Chinese food is a big category of its own in Indian cuisine. There are several dishes that make up the cuisine. The dishes are known for being heavily influenced by chinese dishes and then they are amped up with things like garlic, ginger, green chile, spices and more. These Hakka Noodles are a staple […]
Brown Rice Kheer Recipe. Vegan Rice Pudding. Indian Kheer for Diwali festival. Brown Rice simmered in almond cashew milk with cardamom, roasted nuts and currants or raisins. Diwali is this weekend! And that means sweets, savories, chivda, lighting oil lamps, prayers for prosperity and happiness and meeting everyone to share wishes. Kheer is one of […]
Instant Pot Tikka Masala – Vegan Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe. Easy Tikka masala sauce, made in a Pressure Cooker. Saucepan option. Add veggies, tofu, chickpeas, vegan chicken subs. Freezer Friendly. This Tikka Masala Sauce is ridiculously delicious, super easy and freezer friendly. Cook the sauce in a pressure cooker. Then use or freeze for later! […]
Instant Pot Gajar Halwa – Vegan Carrot Halwa Recipe. Carrot Halwa is an Indian dessert, a flour less Carrot Cake Crumble/pudding that is spiced with cardamom and served during festivals. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe. Gajar Halwa is a popular Winter-Spring dessert in Northern India. Every Family’s fave version has grated carrots that get slow roasted […]
Vegan Malai Barfi (Milk Cake)- Indian Fudge Bars. Creamy Cardamom Fudge. Dairy-free Burfi For Indian Festivals. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe. Every year around the festival season, memories of celebrations make their presence felt. I can’t travel that far anymore but I can celebrate with family and friends here, and enjoy all the amazing food and […]
Smoothies are an excellent on-the-go snack for vegans. Popular smoothie ingredients include fruits and veggies, which are rich in vitamins and minerals. You can easily make your own smoothie by blending plant-based milk or water with your favorite fruits and vegetables, including bananas, berries, spinach and kale. f you follow a vegan diet, consider adding […]
Benefits of Vegan Foods Vegan diet Food can provide all of the nutrients that a person needs, and they can eliminate some of the possible risks that research has associated with harmful animal fats. Research has linked the vegan diet with a range of health benefits, including those below. Better heart health Vegan diets can […]
Baked veggie chips made from sliced vegetables, dehydrated or baked at low temperatures, are a delicious vegan snack. Depending on the type of vegetable, baked veggie chips provide a variety of nutrients. For example, dehydrated carrots are loaded with vitamin A while baked beet chips are rich in potassium and folate You can make your […]
Tofu Bhurji – Vegan Bhurji or Akoori. Indian Scramble. Tofu scrambled with onion, tomato, cilantro and cumin for a delicious Eggless Bhurji Scramble Breakfast. 1 Pot 15 mins Vegan Glutenfree Nutfree Recipe. Can be soyfree. Morning Savory Breakfast while growing up were a few repeat options. Poha, Upma, Savory Chickpea Flour pancakes, steamed savory cakes […]
This Vegan Curry Fried Rice is packed full of flavor. Easy to make and gluten free. Use other cooked grains, spice blends for variation. 1 Pot 20 Mins. A perfect golden fried rice side or a light meal. Versions of this Curry fried rice are often light dinners on the weekend. Use up any leftover […]