Vegetarian does not mean boring!
Surti winter specialty Papdi Lilva Bhaat – papdi lilva (Green field beans), basmati rice and onions/peppers cooked with green garlicky flavors. This is a seasonal dish, as vegetables like papdi and fresh green garlic is widely available near South Gujarat coastline, including Surat, Navsari and …
Chili Paneer Momos Manchurian – Momos filled with garlicky veggie paneer filling, deep fried to perfect crunchiness and smothered in spicy, garlicky Indo-Chinese gravy! If you know me or been following my food blogging journey, you should know by now my love for Indo-Chinese food!! …
Sweet & Spicy Corn Soup, loaded with fresh corn and bunch of other veggies along with asian flavors, making it super comforting plant-based soup of the season! Sweet corn soup is one of the very commonly made Indo-Chinese soups in India. I somewhat like sweet …
Spicy Garlicky Mashed Potatoes – known as bataka nu kachu in Surat city of Gujarat is an Indian version of creamy mashes potatoes loaded with garlic, cilantro, chives and some spices! Mashed potatoes are very commonly made side dish during festive season!! It is buttery …
Kaju Kishmish Potato Wedges – Pan fried potato wedges coated with peanuty sesame spice mix, cashews, raisins. Garnished with fresh cilantro and pomegranate seeds to make perfectly crispy side dish! Kaju Kishmish Potato Wedges aka Gujarati bataka ni katri is one of the very commonly …
One Pot French Onion Linguine inspired by cozy comforting french onion soup flavors makes extremely delicious, easy and quick meal!! French onion soup is loaded with deep savory flavors! The flavors mainly come from caramelized onions, Gruyere Cheese and fresh herbs!! It is usually made …
Loaded Veggie White Lasagna – Lasagna loaded with lots of vegetables, creamy white sauce and mix of ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese! Lasagna is one of those comfort food that always hits the spot!! I am a huge fan of homemade lasagna!! I …
Super moist basundi cake is an Indian flavored Tres Leches Cake. It is loaded with very popular Indian dessert basundi (homemade evaporated milk), condensed milk and whipping cream with nuts cardamom and saffron!! Basundi, an Indian flavored evaporated milk, is one of the very popular …
Suvari/Khadkhadiya – Mildly sweet puri/crackers simply made with flour, sugar, milk, sesame seeds and ghee to pair with your spicy and savory Diwali snacks!! This is one of those Diwali snacks that brings back all my warm childhood memories! My Kamu baa (grand maa) used …
Kaju Anjir Rabdi – Homemade Indian style condensed milk like dessert made with milk, dry figs, cashews along with some subtle sweet dry spices!! Rabdi/Rabri is a condensed-milk-based Indian sweet. It is made by boiling milk on low heat for a long time until it …