Vegetarian does not mean boring!
Hawaiian Pineapple Tofu Fried Rice – gluten free, dairy free and plant based wholesome rice loaded with bunch of veggies, flavored tofu, perfect bland of spices and curried cashews! I have not met anyone yet who does not like fried rice!! I mean, I can …
Dry green pepper curry/shaak coated with chickpea flour mix, loaded peanuts, sesame seeds and lots of dry spices! When I tell people I am a vegetarian, they think I only eat grass LOL. I do not blame them for thinking this way because the primary …
Give a whole new delicious life to store-bought dry kachori by adding fun toppings, sweet chutney, spicy chutneys. Masala Kachori makes a perfect tea time chaat option with least amount of efforts! This kachori is a big part of my India collage days! We used …
Boozy Masala Soda – Minty, spicy and refreshing beverage to give your happy hour a desi kick! Masala soda is an Indian street side cold beverage. It is loaded with fresh lemon, mint, chaat masala, ice and lots of sparkling soda. The original masala soda …
Simple yet delicious banana walnut bread for you breakfast, dessert or a mid day snack. Do you have ripe bananas sitting in your kitchen? Well, I got the best banana bread recipe for you that requires those very ripe bananas. This recipe has both vegan …
Garlicky Spicy Dal Dhokli is Boiled thick wheat flour noodles (dhokli) in a spicy garlicky pigeon pea stew (dal). This Rajasthani, Gujarati and Maharashtrian dish is made by boiling thick wheat flour noodles (dhokli or phal) in a spicy pigeon pea stew (dal or varan). …
Zucchini Peas curry made with basic spices within just few minutes using Instant pot. Garnish it with lots of cilantro and serve it with rotis to make plant-based meal! Zucchini and peas are very easily available vegetables. There are so many ways to incorporate zucchini …
Eggplants palita stuffed with potatoes, cilantro, bunch of spices and shallow fried to make the best and unique plant based baingan dish! I moved to the States after I got married. Me, my husband, FIL and MIL lived together for years! Me and my MIL …
Ultimate desi breakfast, Kanda Bataka Poha made with flattened rice with tempered onions and potatoes along with curry leaves, flavored with basic spices, peanuts, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro with just right amount of sweetness and tanginess! Poha is very popular and basic breakfast in northern …
Split chana dal fry cooked with basic spices in an Instant Pot to make a super comforting and satisfying pantry meal with least amount of efforts! Its is so easy to find split chickpea/gram lentils at any grocery stores. Indian pantry always has this basic …