Author: Hetal Desai

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Soup, family friendly high fiber high protein one pot cozy meal that comes together in no time! I love me some hearty soups during colder months. And its a huge plus if it is easy to make using just one pot. Broccoli…

Stuffed Shells

Stuffed Shells

Protein and fiber rich stuffed shells, kid friendly quick and easy dish that is packed with nutrients and flavors. Meal time gets overwhelming when everyone in the house wants different things. Especially with little kids and elderly family members. As much as I hate cooking…

Diwali Dry Snacks

Diwali Dry Snacks

Diwali time during India is truly a whole experience that you do not really feel else where in the world. Shopping for new clothes, fireworks, gifts etc. Cleaning out the whole house. Making of all the nastas aka dry snacks like mathiya, chorafadi, chakri, gathiya…

Tofu Kathi Rolls

Tofu Kathi Rolls

Tofu Kathi Rolls with sheet pan marinated Tandoori Tofu, that is baked to perfection, drenched in refreshing cilantro mint yogurt sauce, and wrapped perfectly in lavash to make high protein high fiber rolls. Kathi rolls are one of best and most selling street foods in…

Diwali Menu 1

Diwali Menu 1

Here is an option 1 for Diwali menu. Most of the recipes are linked below, and couple of things you can simply find on my Instagram @myvegetarianroots. And them being Festive Dabeli Board as well as Indian chopped salad with Papad! Appetizers Dahi Boondi Chaat…

Diwali Menu 2

Diwali Menu 2

Here is an option 2 for Diwali menu. Most of the recipes are linked below, and couple of things you can simply find on my Instagram @myvegetarianroots. And them being Lachcha Onions as well as Beetroot Raita! Appetizers Samosa Tikki Chaat Pan fried samosa tikki…

Diwali Menu 3

Diwali Menu 3

Here is an option 3 for Diwali menu. Most of the recipes are linked below, and couple of things you can simply find on my Instagram @myvegetarianroots. And them being Lachcha Onions as well as Crunchy Veggie Raita! Appetizers Buttery Paneer Cheese Dip Buttery crumbled…

Diwali Menu 4

Diwali Menu 4

Here is an option 4 for Diwali menu. Most of the recipes are linked below, and couple of things you can simply find on my Instagram @myvegetarianroots. And them being Lachcha Onions as well as Crunchy Veggie Raita! Appetizers Steamed Dahi Bhalla Healthy version of…

Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala, A classic North Indian curry made with spongy soft paneer, red onion and green peppers marinated with best spice mix and cooked with spicy tangy onion tomato onion based gravy. Paneer Tikka Masala is a vegetarian version go Chicken Tikka Masala. Which…

Black Eyed Peas & Tempeh Curry

Black Eyed Peas & Tempeh Curry

A classic black eyed peas & tempeh curry with added fiber and protein from plant source tempeh to make it extremely comforting well balanced dish. Beans, lentils, legumes are great sources of plant based fiber and protein. They are inexpensive wholesome foods that can be…