Author: Hetal Desai

Gajar Halwa – Carrot Pudding

Gajar Halwa – Carrot Pudding

Carrot-based sweet dessert pudding made out of grated carrot, milk, sugar, ghee, khoya/milk mawa, cardamom powder, raisins, nuts and saffron. Gajar halwa is a light nutritious dessert with less fat than many other typical Indian sweets. Gajar halwa is a popular dessert all over India…

Baked Samosa

Baked Samosa

Spicy potatoes and peas samosa mixture wrapped in phyllo dough wraps and baked to the perfect crispiness! We love eating Indian snacks but many of them are deep fried. So We hold our selves back a little when it comes to eating frequently. I like…

Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread

Whole wheat dairy free chocolate banana zucchini bread that is perfect for breakfast dessert or a mid day snack. This is a great item if you are craving chocolate, it is loaded with chocolate, banana and zucchini which is great for satisfying your sweet tooth…

Avocado Egg Spinach Salad

Avocado Egg Spinach Salad

Boiled egg and avocado salad with healthy homemade garlicky avocado dressing! An easy yet super tasty salad that can be used as either breakfast or lunch! I like the idea of eating egg salad on a toast for breakfast. This egg salad includes good fat,…

Veg Frankie/Kathi Roll

Veg Frankie/Kathi Roll

Veg kebabs wrapped in a tortilla along with flavored crunchy coleslaw, spicy green and garlicky red chutney! Yet another street food from India! Frankie very famous vegetarian street food. It is similar to kathi roll or I would say veggie wraps! So many good veggies…

Bread Omelette

Bread Omelette

Quick and easy breakfast sandwich made with eggs, bread, veggies, spices, cheese and butter. This is a very popular and affordable Indian street food. Many people in India stop by these egg stalls and grab quick bread omelette. It is very filling and satisfying! The…

Beet Root, Apple and Spinach Salad

Beet Root, Apple and Spinach Salad

Earthy gluten-free salad including shredded beet roots, honey crisp apples and baby spinach along with capers, roasted sunflower seeds, lime juice, salt and feta cheese! My kids love boiled beet roots so I always have them handy in the fridge. I like to boil them…

Steel Cut Oats – Instant Pot

Steel Cut Oats – Instant Pot

Steel cut oats sautéed in coconut oil and cooked in the mix of almond milk, flax meal, cinnamon powder and water inside Instant Pot! As we are approaching fall, I like to have warm breakfast with some sweet spices! The best thing to warm you…

Green Moong Beans and Eggplant Curry

Green Moong Beans and Eggplant Curry

Turmeric infused curry made with green moong beans, eggplants, onions, tomatoes along with garlic, ginger, green chili and dry spices I like to add some sort of veggies to beans or lentils. This recipe shows a great combination of eggplant and moong beans. I know…

Garlic and Olive Oil Spaghetti with Roasted Broccoli

Garlic and Olive Oil Spaghetti with Roasted Broccoli

Spaghetti cooked in sautéed garlic and broccoli stems in extra virgin olive oil and topped with roasted broccoli! Sometime all you need is simple meal. What if simple meals are quick, healthy and delicious?? Yes, it is so possible for simple meals to be fun!…