Vegan Cutting Chai is a tasty way to enjoy the flavor of Bombay in the comfort of your own home. This sweet, spicy beverage defies all common sense about how to make tea, but it’s the most delicious drink ever. Cutting Chai is an integral chapter in the story of Bombay street food — the drink you use to […]
This creamy tomato soup recipe is comfort food at its best! It tastes rich, but it’s light and healthy, made with blended chickpeas instead of heavy cream. Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe Ingredients Because it’s winter, I intended to make this soup using only canned tomatoes, but at the store, I saw some organic fresh tomatoes […]
Sarson ka Saag is a popular and rustic dish that springs from the belly of India’s Punjab state and is loved — and eaten — by Indians around the world. If you love Saag Paneer, you will love this different but equally delicious dish made of smooth, creamy greens in a spicy sauce. Vegan, soy-free, […]
Corn Pakora, Baked, No Oil These Corn Pakora Fritters are amazing: they are crispy, crunchy, delicious and healthy, and they are completely free of any added oils. A vegan, soy-free, nut-free and gluten-free recipe. In case you’ve noticed, I’ve been doing the oil-free thing more often in my recipes — more often than usual, that […]
An easy, one-pot, Instant Pot Butternut Squash Biryani that takes just minutes to throw together, taking you from scratch to dinner in 30 minutes flat. Gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and can be nut-free. Here’s the deal about this Instant Pot Butternut Squash Biryani. As it cooks, it fills up your kitchen and house with the most […]
Try this Vegan Crack Chilli Tofu Noodle Bowl and you’ll be hooked for good. Cubes of flavorful, golden-brown tofu, crispy outside and soft inside, are served on a bed of rice noodles with lots of fresh veggies on the side. A gluten-free and nut-free recipe. How long have we known each other? Ten years? In […]
Baked Samosas with Chickpea Filling These delicious Baked Samosas have a spicy and healthy filling of chickpeas and potatoes. You get all the satisfaction of eating this restaurant-style treat, but without as many calories. A soy-free, nut-free, vegan recipe. Who doesn’t love a samosa? This spicy, crispy pocket stuffed with potatoes is a favorite the […]
Black Eyed Peas Dal with Cilantro and Mint Try this fresh-tasting, herb-infused, eight-ingredient Black Eyed Peas Dal with Cilantro and Mint for an appetite-tickling treat! There are splashes of daffodil-yellow and cherry-pink around the neighborhood. The days are longer and the nights are colder than they have a right to be. And the mint is […]
This vegetable noodle miso soup will brighten up a winter’s day! Healthy & healing, it’s made with lemon, ginger, and turmeric. The thing that no one talks about in food blogging is that you develop some really weird eating patterns. The question of the day isn’t “what am I having for breakfast or lunch,” it’s […]
Portobello Mushroom Burgers This portobello mushroom burger recipe will be a hit with vegetarians and meat eaters alike! It’s juicy, meaty, and filled with rich, savory flavor. The next time you need a quick and easy summer dinner, make this grilled portobello mushroom burger recipe! You only need 6 ingredients and 20 minutes to make […]
Cauliflower moilee curry is a vegetable filled version of a classic South Indian coconut curry. This mouth watering curry is perfect paired with rice for a delicious and nutritious meal that happens to be vegan and gluten free! Moilee curry is a delicious coconut based curry from Kerala. It’s typically made with fish, but the […]
This Deepavali, traditional mithai takes on a vegan avatar Oil-free, sugarless, no-dairy gulab jamuns? Shalu Nijhawan, a whole plant-based nutritionist, says it is possible. After two years of trial and error, she has succeeded in creating a vegan version, which she will teach during an online pre-Deepavali cookery class aptly titled ‘Impossible Sweets’ . The […]
Heres a list of five recipes that you can rustle up this Dhanteras and celebrate with your family. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is an important Hindu festival celebrated before Diwali. The word Dhanteras is a culmination of two words – ‘Dhan‘ means wealth and ‘Teras‘ is thirteen. It is marked on the thirteenth day […]
Curried Carrot Salad, Indian Style A sparkling, summery Curried Indian Carrot Salad with cherry tomatoes and a tempering of curry leaves, mustard seeds and turmeric. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free with just 36 calories per serving. This Curried Carrots Salad with Cherry Tomatoes is summer on a plate. It is bright, fresh and healthy, with […]
Sheet Pan Curry Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes This delicious and easy side of Curry Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes made in a sheet pan goes well with almost any main dish. The vegetables come out of the oven perfectly roasted and coated with the sparkling flavors of coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes and turmeric. A vegan, […]
5 recipes for a fabulous karva chauth Even a festival like karva chauth which is predominantly about fasting comes with its fair share of delicious delights. Here are our top 5 picks to prepare for a celebratory feast post the karva chauth ceremonies. 1. Black Grape Panipuri Pani puri with a difference, where a chatpata […]
Masala pasta is an irresistibly delicious Indian street-style food. If you love pasta, and if you love Indian food, you need to try this recipe. A bright red tomato sauce seasoned with cumin and garlic and mellowed with cashew cream makes every bite one to remember. A vegan, soy-free recipe, can be nut-free. Indo-Italian fusion […]
Ven Pongal, a savory South Indian rice and lentil khichdi It’s awfully easy to make and you will need just five ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, but Ven Pongal — a khichdi of rice and lentils made this time of year to celebrate the harvest festival in south India — is a […]
The food of Maharashtra has always been comfort food for me, and one of my favorite dishes to make and eat is this easy but complexly flavored Masale Bhath, which translates to rice with masalas or spices. This is a deliciously healthy and vegan, gluten-free, soy-free recipe. You can make it without any nuts–although the […]
Broccoli Pesto Quinoa Salad This Mediterranean quinoa salad recipe is hearty, healthy, and packed with fresh flavor! Serve it as a side dish, or enjoy it as a meal on its own. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this Mediterranean quinoa salad recipe: Quinoa, of course! 1 cup dry quinoa […]
