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 

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 

Methi Thepla

Methi Thepla

Methi Thepla – Multigrain flatbread flavored with fresh fenugreek leaves, spices and jaggery! Methi thepla is a very famous Gujarati dish. It is made out of fresh methi (fenugreek leaves), multigrain flour, bunch of spices, jaggery, yogurt and oil. Methi – fenugreek leaves are bitter 

Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola

Gluten free rolled oats, pecans, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, raisins along with flax egg, coconut oil, maple syrup and subtle spices makes the best homemade granola! I am a huge fan of greek yogurt parfait that has some good homemade granola and fresh fruits, especially 

Kabocha Squash Vegan Muffins

Kabocha Squash Vegan Muffins

Dairy-free kabocha squash muffins topped with sweet, salty and cinnamoney chopped pecans! I love fall for so many reasons. One of the reasons is being able to use different types of squashes in so many different ways. And baking is one my favorite ways to 

Baked Mixed Berry Oatmeal

Baked Mixed Berry Oatmeal

Organic rolled oats baked with mixed berries, banana, walnuts, coconut flakes and cinnamon along with almond milk and flax meal to make a perfect warm vegan gluten-free breakfast! Breakfast is the most important part of your day. At least that’s what they say! In my 

Cereal Chevdo – Savory Cereal Snack

Cereal Chevdo – Savory Cereal Snack

Savory snack made out of cornflakes, rice crispy, kix cornmeal cereal and crunchy potato sticks flavored with spices, curry leaves and mixed with sautéed peanuts, cashews, dalia (Split Roasted Chick Peas), raisins Who says cereal can only be eaten with milk?!?! Being an Indian, I 

Fresh Corn Chevdo

Fresh Corn Chevdo

Sweet, tangy and spicy Gujarati snack made out of fresh corn, milk, spices, salt and sugar. It is super quick to make and very delicious. This gluten free dish keeps you full for long time and very nutritious as well! I like to have something 

Southwest Breakfast Burrito

Southwest Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast burrito loaded with scrambled eggs, black beans, peppers, onions, scallions, cilantro, cheese and spices along with spicy avocado chutney! I am a big fan of good breakfast, specially on weekends when I have some extra time in the morning to sit and enjoy it