Vegetarian does not mean boring!
String Bean Chickpea Pulao – mildly flavored rice with much needed fiber and protein. Rice is hands down one of the most comforting and satisfying foods of all time. However its hard to consume just plain rice for many health reasons. That is why I …
Spicy garlicky spaghetti drenched in classic homemade arrabbiata sauce with crunchy panko and creamy dreamy burrata cheese! Being an Indian and having a strong bonding with spicy flavorful food. That means being picky about all other types of food, including pasta. My definition of comfort …
Lachha Paratha flavored with classic Marwadi/Gujarati Bhakarwadi spice mix and cook to perfect flakiness. Bhakarwadi is a traditional crispy, spicy, sweet, savory deep fried snack that is very popular in Maharastra. It is knows as Bhakharwadi in Gujarati. Bhakarwadi is a perfect tea time snack. …
Tikka Masala Shells are filled with spicy paneer and veggie mix, coated with rich and creamy tikka masala sauce, topped with cheese then baked to perfection Baked shells are one of the easy ways to serve delicious pasta to a crowd. Because you can make …
Vagharelo Bhaat – Indian styled fried rice simply made with onions, pepper & some basic spices with hint of curry leaves and lot of fresh cilantro! If you see a Gujarati household having anything leftover, they repurpose it next day. Leftover rice is one of …
Hariyali Paneer Biryani is mix of basmati rice, refreshing hariyali paneer, and bunch of veggie along with yogurt, mint, kasuri methi and spices! Biryani is the powerhouse of Indian food, the exciting aromas, the beautiful vibrant colors, the fluffy long grain basmati rice and the …
Baingan Bharta is a grilled/roasted minced eggplant cooked with herbs and spices. I am not a big fan of eggplants unless it is cooked certain way. Growing up I did not really eat this eggplant dish at home or restaurants. However this classic dish grew …
Mummy’s Dal Fry, extremely comforting, perfectly flavored and textures dal fry made with assorted lentils and basic spice blend. Believe it or not, any type of dal (lentils) is my love language. And that love language is just next level when it is my mummy’s …
Mom’s Spicy Khichdi slathered in ghee, made with mix of rice and lentils along with lots of ginger, garlic, chilly and whole spices. There are many different ways to make khichdi. Some types includes different combinations of rice and lentils, while some includes different combinations …
Gujarati Dangela/Tawa Handvo – pan fried thick pancake made with quinoa, brown rice, assorted lentils, zucchini & lots of spices. Gujarati Dangela/Tawa Handvo is thick pan fried pancake that is made with fermented handvo batter. This recipe is a healthier version of the classic Gujarati …