Some tastes are impossible to erase from memory, and one such flavor for me is that of a Mawa Cake, a milk-based, cardamom-scented delicacy I ate growing up in Bombay’s delicious Irani restaurants. My vegan version is eggless and dairy-free, of course, but it’s so close to the real thing, you’d never know. I have […]
In India, right now, ’tis the season to be holy. Everyone’s just winding down from a birthday bash for Ganesh the elephant-headed god, Dussehra’s already at the doorstep, and Diwali will be here before you know it. All of this festival fever is accompanied by, quite naturally, a whole lot of food. A lot of […]
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? […]
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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. […]
These Sweet Potato Gulab Jamun are a rustic dessert from the Bengali kitchen. Typically made by kneading milk solids into dough that is then fried, this version is completely dairy-free and gluten-free. They’re essentially sweet potato doughnuts that stuffed with coconut, fried, and then soaked in cardamom scented syrup. Delicious!
A rabri is a divine Indian dessert made by heating milk until a good deal of the liquid has evaporated, leaving behind a thick, creamy pudding that’s sweetened and flavored with cardamom and saffron. My vegan rabri has no dairy, couldn’t be easier to make, and is as delicious as the dairy-based version–probably more. A […]
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 […]
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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 […]
