Layered idlas made with quinoa, brown rice, white rice and lentils with spinachy peanut chutney layer. Idlas are made out of white rice and lentils. They are very famous Gujarati snack. The process includes fermenting the rice and lentil batter overnight to at least for…

Tricolor Quinoa Tabbouleh made with quinoa, fresh parsley, scallions and mint. Flavored with fresh garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, Extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper! I have never been a big fan of parsley and that is the reason for me to avoid making…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…