Tag: plant-based

Pickled Turmeric Roots

Pickled Turmeric Roots

Fresh turmeric roots pickled with ginger roots, jalapeños, salt and lemon juice makes the healthiest yummiest Indian condiment!! Turmeric is known for its health benefits! It helps with boosting digestion, tummy issues, glowing skin, anti inflammatory, antiseptic, pain remover, blood purifier, maintaining blood sugar etc. 

Chana Masala Pulao

Chana Masala Pulao

Tangy spicy Chana Masala Pulao, why eat chana masala and plain rice separately while you can combine those two to make the most comforting plant-based, GF, vegan meal ever!!! I love chana masala!! It is such a comforting and versatile dish. I love pairing it 

Mango Cashew Tofu

Mango Cashew Tofu

Delicious Mango Cashew Tofu dish that includes juicy ripe mangoes, crunchy cashew and fresh broccoli in sweet, spicy and tangy asian sauce! I believe in eating healthy in a fun way. And that is when healthy eating does not seem boring. This gorgeous dish is 

Kung Pao Tofu Rice

Kung Pao Tofu Rice

Kung Pao Tofu Rice, healthy take on a Chinese takeout that is loaded with veggies like fresh onions and peppers, crunchy peanuts, sweet and spicy sauces and fresh herbs like cilantro and scallions! Kung Pao SOMETHING, also known as Gong Bao or Kung Po, is 

Mori Dal – Varan

Mori Dal – Varan

Mori Dal – Varan is a boiled Pigeon pea/ toor dal infused with turmeric, salt, and tempered with oil and seeds that makes very delicate dal to pair with steamed rice and kadhi! Gujaratis have a debate on whether they eat Gujarati Kadhi and steamed 

Pineapple Tofu Fried Rice

Pineapple Tofu Fried Rice

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 

Garlicky Spicy Dal Dhokli

Garlicky Spicy Dal Dhokli

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

Zucchini Peas Curry

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 

Stuffed Eggplants – Palita

Stuffed Eggplants – Palita

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 

Split Chana Dal Fry

Split Chana Dal Fry

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