Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu

Soft tofu with minced shiitake mushrooms in a spicy sauce made with Sichuan Chili Crisp and spicy bean sauce, along with hot red pepper and Sichuan pepper! Mapo tofu is a popular Chinese dish from Sichuan family. It consists of soft smooth tofu set in 

Puran Poli – Vedmi

Puran Poli – Vedmi

Sweet wheat flour rotis stuffed with sweet lentil filling made from spilt pigeon pea (toor dal), jaggery, semolina and cardamom to make perfect Puran Poli-vedmi! Different regions in India uses different combinations to make puran poli. For example chana dal or toor dal with either 

Maple Sriracha Tofu

Maple Sriracha Tofu

Sweet, spicy and tangy Tofu, marinated in maple/honey sriracha sauce and simmered in similar flavor sauce. Tofu is one of the best and easiest plant-based ingredients with good amount of protein. Tofu itself is very bland. It does not have any flavor to it. However, 

Veggie Tofu Fried Rice

Veggie Tofu Fried Rice

Brown fried rice loaded with flavored tofu and mixed veggies that are sautéed in ginger garlic paste and flavored with sweet and spicy asian sauces The best use of leftover rice in my household is to use it for some sort of fried rice. Fried 

Vegan Meatballs

Vegan Meatballs

Air fried Gluten-free, Plant-based, Vegan Meatballs made out of onions, mushrooms, oats, beans and flax-meal along with light spices. Simmered in garlicky, spicy sauce with charred cherry tomatoes. My kids learn all these random things outside their curriculum and one of those things is different 

Tricolor Quinoa Tabbouleh

Tricolor Quinoa Tabbouleh

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 

Tofu Spinach Orzo

Tofu Spinach Orzo

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 

Spinach Tofu Phulka Roti – Hariyali Roti

Spinach Tofu Phulka Roti – Hariyali Roti

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 

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