Author: Hetal Desai

Beet root and Tofu Phulka Rotis

Beet root and Tofu Phulka Rotis

Super soft whole wheat Beet root and Tofu Phulka Rotis with fiber, protein and bright beetroot colors! Whole wheat phulka rotis are staple of Indian food, specially Gujarati Food. These phulka rotis are usually made with just wheat flour, salt, water and oil. They go so well with any subzies, curries, daal etc. 

Leftover Masala Idli

Leftover Masala Idli

Spiced up leftover masala idlis with very basic spices along with some crunchy lentils. Idlis are steamed cakes made of rice and lentils. They are very good for breakfast as they are very filling and keeps you full for long time. Though it is not 

Tofu Spinach Orzo

Tofu Spinach Orzo

Marinated tofu with Mediterranean flavors and combined with wilted spinach, orzo and just right amount of olives to make a perfect vegan meal! This quick and simple tofu spinach orzo is so easy to make within minutes on those busy weeknights. The tofu is marinated 

Spinach Tofu Phulka Roti – Hariyali Roti

Spinach Tofu Phulka Roti – Hariyali Roti

Super soft whole wheat Phulka Roti with fiber, protein and bright green color! Whole wheat phulka rotis are staple of Indian food, specially Gujarati Food. These phulka rotis are usually made with just wheat flour, salt, water and oil. They go so well with any 

Til Copra Chikki – Sesame Coconut Brittles

Til Copra Chikki – Sesame Coconut Brittles

Roasted white sesame and coconut powder coated by caramelized jaggery to make perfect crunchy treat! Yet another chikki for Uttarayan/Makar Sankranti in addition of peanut chikki and murmura laddus! These sesame coconut chikki is so crispy and yummy. It is loaded with roasted sesame seeds 

Murmura Laddu – Jaggery Rice Crispy

Murmura Laddu – Jaggery Rice Crispy

Murmura laddus are Murmura (Indian style rice crispy) coated with caramelized jaggery, perfect gluten-free vegan treats! Whenever I see these laddus, I go back to my childhood!! My grand maas and my mom always had these murmura laddu handy in the house, specially during Uttarayan/Makar 

Jaggery Peanut Chikki / Desi Peanut Brittle

Jaggery Peanut Chikki / Desi Peanut Brittle

Roasted peanuts coated by caramelized jaggery to make perfect crunchy treat! This winter treats are must haves during Makar Sankranti/Uttarayan, festival of kites which happens every year on January 14th. It is a tradition to make these chikki on this day in many households. Growing 

Tuver Totha – Pigeon Pea Beans Curry

Tuver Totha – Pigeon Pea Beans Curry

Gujarati winter dish made with pigeon pea beans, lots of fresh green garlic and bunch of spices! This dish is very famous in Mehsana, a city in Gujarat state. I never had made this in my household growing up and did not even know it 

Mediterranean Pinwheels

Mediterranean Pinwheels

Mediterranean flavored pin wheels loaded with spinach and sun dried tomatoes! This mediterranean pinwheels are great for the crowd. They are so easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time! It is loaded with sautéed spinach and flavored with sun-dried tomatoes. The cream 

Indian Street Style Shakshuka

Indian Street Style Shakshuka

Indian Street Style fried egg loaded with spicy onion tomato curry and fresh green garlic sautéed with green chilis to make desi shakshuka! This makes a perfect quick gluten-free meal within minutes! Street style eggs in India are the best way to eat eggs! There