Healthy Living

Steamed Dahi Bhalla

Steamed Dahi Bhalla

Healthy version of classic Dahi balla, Steamed lentil balls aka bhalla drenched into creamy greek yogurt sauce, topped with sweet and spicy chutney and crunchy goodies like sev, boondi & pomegranate. Dahi Bhalla aka Dahi Wava are deep fried lentil balls. They are drenched in…

High Protein Tofu Kebab

High Protein Tofu Kebab

If I was not a vegetarian, surly I would be devouring spicy flavor loaded kebabs of all sorts. I almost never feel like oh man I wish I could eat that non vegetarian dish. Except for Indian and Pakistani kebabs. These kebabs have so much…

Mattar Paneer Pulao

Mattar Paneer Pulao

Mattar Paneer Pulao, super simple spiced up peas and paneer (Indian style cottage cheese) rice dish made with super simple ingredients in an Instant Pot. I am a sucker for a good one pot rice dishes. Which is the reason you’ll find many of such…

Farad/Vrat Recipes (food for fasting days)

Farad/Vrat Recipes (food for fasting days)

Vrat food or farad food is a special category food, this”sattvic” food is made with special ingredients and consumed during fasting days. Here is a round up of farad recipes, foods many people consume for auspicious fasting. Sabudana Rabdi Rich creamy tapioca pearl pudding made…

Baked Tofu Parmigiana

Baked Tofu Parmigiana

Crispy oven baked tofu parmigiana cutlets topped with spicy cheesy flavor packed tomato sauce makes a perfect high protein vegetarian meal. I have been finding many different ways to make tofu more flavorful, fun and a complete meal. You can see many tofu recipes on…

Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy Tomato Soup

Protein packed creamy dreamy roasted Tomato soup made with assorted tomatoes, onions, red pepper, garlic, herbs, spices and then blended with cottage cheese. Let me start off with being honest and say that I am nota big fan of thick creamy soups. I prefer light…

Sweet Brunch Recipes

Sweet Brunch Recipes

I am more of a savory breakfast/brunch kinda gal. However once in awhile I do crave something sweet to begin my day. Here are my 3 favorite family friendly recipes that is easy to make in no time. Kodiak Beetroot Protein Waffles Quick and easy…

Kodiak Beetroot Waffles

Kodiak Beetroot Waffles

Quick and easy protein waffles, packed with nutrients and amazing flavors with a hint of coconut, rose and cardamom. I am more of a savory breakfast/brunch kinda gal. However once in awhile I do crave something sweet to begin my day. Lately I have been…

High Protein Vegetarian Chili (TVP)

High Protein Vegetarian Chili (TVP)

High Protein Vegetarian Chili made with TVP (textured vegetable protein) and black beans, simply flavored with salsa, fresh herbs and basic spices, cooked in an Instant Pot for the ease and consistency. Colder months call for warm comforting wholesome meal. Meal that is easy and…

Peanut Tofu Stir Fry

Peanut Tofu Stir Fry

Minimal ingredient quick and easy peanut tofu stir fry loaded with amazing asian flavors, simple veggies and crunchy peanuts. I love me a good Chinese takeout. But knowing that most of their tofu dishes are made with fried tofu, I tend to avoid it. I…