It’s that time of the year again, with so many festivals lined up, I love preparing a variety of savory snacks and sweets to celebrate the festive spirit. Today, I am sharing an easy Indian sweet recipe, “coconut ladoo,” that everyone can easily make at home. Even your kids can help out! This Instant Coconut Ladoo is an easier version made with only two key ingredients: desiccated or shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk....
It may have taken a few attempts, but now that I’ve perfected this thick, creamy, velvety homemade coconut yogurt, there’s no going back. You only need three ingredients and no special equipment (other than a thermometer) to prepare this diet-friendly vegan yogurt recipe! Making coconut yogurt should be a breeze with all this information at your fingertips. And if you want more plant-based yogurt inspiration, you might also like these almond milk yogurt and soy yogurt recipes....
If you’re looking for an impressive dish that’s completely vegan AND delicious, you can’t go wrong with this vegan Thai green curry. This easily customizable recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. Plus, my creamy green curry makes the perfect comfort food for cold nights or easy midweek meals. Watch how to make it How to make vegan green curry Prepare The Tofu: Press the tofu to remove any excess moisture and pat dry with a paper towel....
I hail from Karnataka, and dill is one of the most commonly used herbs in most homes. Dill leaves are also known as sabsige soppu in Kannada, suva (sowa) in Hindi. They have a very strong fragrance and pungent taste and add a unique flavor to the dish. They are rich in vitamins A & C and contain folate, iron, and manganese in trace amounts. Dill is also given to lactating mothers....
These fluffy lemon cupcakes are that perfect combination of tart and sweet that I absolutely adore and are a perfect addition to celebrations and get-togethers: Mother’s Day, Easter, birthdays, etc. In fact, I love to serve them as part of a dessert spread at gatherings, with pavlova cake, Simple Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake, and/or Two-layer Vegan Strawberry Tart. Not to mention that this is a super easy AND low effort lemon cupcake recipe (because as much as I love my raspberry and lemon swiss roll recipe, it’s not foolproof!...
A few years ago, I had some work for a client to develop four simple, meat-free taco fillings, and I ended up with spiced chickpea, sweet potato, a veggie ‘chili’ style one, and sauteed mushroom tacos. To make all four party-friendly (aka taco Tuesday friendly), I then paired them all with a quick homemade salsa, guacamole, and an avocado cilantro sauce. Well, now it’s several years later, and I thought I’d revisit each taco and give it its ‘time to shine....
Recently, a Spanish Instagram follower let me know about this popular Andalusian tapas dish “berenjenas con miel”, aka eggplant with honey, and I’m obsessed. I’ve already shared a recipe for breaded (baked) eggplant fries and recently shared my general favorite methods for cooking eggplant (which includes air frying and baked). Now, these crispy eggplant chips with honey combine a few elements of both – topping off the crispy eggplant “fries” with black honey (aka cane molasses – which is actually 100% vegan!...
What is ginger syrup Simple syrups are a must-have in my kitchen. Whether it’s to make lemonade, sweeten coffee, add to dessert, etc., I love to have several syrups on hand at all times. At the moment, that includes coffee syrup, lemon syrup, and this ginger simple syrup (which can be made with regular sugar, honey, or even sugar-free!). Thanks to its robust flavor, ginger is easy to infuse into a simple syrup (a combination of just sugar and water) to pack a flavor punch....
I just finished working on a recipe for homemade air fryer chicken tenders from scratch and realized this deserves its own post. Whether you’re a household of one, saving money by avoiding fast food, or prefer to avoid mystery meats and preservatives by making and freezing large batches of homemade chicken tenders… it’s great to always have your freezer stacked, ready to make air fryer frozen chicken tenders at a moment’s notice....
It’s not quite the end of pumpkin season just yet – which means I’m just in time to share my recipe for this healthier, low-sugar, gluten-free, vegan pumpkin pie! Unlike regular pumpkin pie, which is usually packed with sugar, dairy, fats, and more, this eggless pumpkin pie with coconut milk is free from processed ingredients and combines wholesome and nourishing ones instead. The result is a lighter no-bake eggless pumpkin pie (that doesn’t taste “healthy”) the entire family will appreciate after a massive Thanksgiving meal or any time the cravings hit!...
I recently posted a summer-ready recipe for Greek stuffed tomatoes. However, with summer quickly coming to an end, I realized it’s the perfect time to post these mixed Greek stuffed vegetables. Stuffed with a flavorful tomato rice filling, you can enjoy these Greek stuffed peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and more any time you want something healthy, hearty, and comforting! All of these stuffed veggies come under the Greek “Gemista/Yemista” banner, which refers to something that’s “stuffed” or “filled with”....
One thing I am sure of is that you need to try this refreshing smoothie now. It’s a fail-proof smoothie recipe that is full of mango flavor. Every glass that you make is exactly what relaxation and summertime are all about. The flavor of this mango recipe is the perfect balance of sweetness. Once you mix together the ingredients, the perfection of the texture and flavor will keep you wanting more....
Jul 03, 2018, Updated May 07, 2023 You can easily make these vegan by swapping egg with flax egg! Each muffin is approximately 166 calories. Sarvesh isn’t fond of a lot of vegetable and zucchini is one of them. I hope he is not reading this else he will claim that he eats everything! Which is obviously not true. Granted, he has improved a lot. When we got married, he would not eat so many vegetables like peppers, broccoli, mushrooms (he still dislikes them)....
When it comes to cleaning kitchen appliances, the microwave is often ignored entirely. When you do finally peek inside, you’ll be shocked at just how dirty this little appliance can become in a short amount of time. If you, like myself, want to avoid harsh chemicals and laborious cleaning methods – then learning how to clean a microwave with lemon is the way to go. This ‘clean microwave hack’ uses the natural cleaning power of lemon juice and warm water to clean and deodorize your microwave naturally and without the need for vigorous scrubbing....
I hate throwing things away. And, at a time when everyone can be doing a bit more to live more sustainably and reduce food waste, learning how to preserve your produce so it lasts longer is great to extend the shelf life of ordinary things you buy and grow. I love having fresh herbs to use in recipes, but they don’t last long after harvesting. In the past, I’ve talked about drying thyme, mint, and chives....
Homemade plant-based, dairy-free milk has become a staple in my kitchen for several years. As convenient as it is to buy a carton, the best homemade almond milk is also cost-effective, can easily be naturally flavored, and is really simple to prepare. And you are 100% in control of the ingredients, which means no unwanted additives, thickeners, gums, or stabilizers. Plus homemade tastes so much better than store-bought almond milk!...
On days when I want a nutritious, delicious, and simple breakfast that’s ready in minutes, I turn to oatmeal and simple smoothie bowls like this vegan chocolate smoothie bowl, mixed berry smoothie, avocado banana smoothie, and this frozen acai bowl. However, anytime you can enjoy a nourishing breakfast like this acai breakfast bowl that feels like you’re eating an indulgent dessert, count me in! While the açai bowls trend isn’t new, previously I’ve only posted a recipe for a blueberry acai smoothie bowl – but never the ultimate base acai smoothie bowl....
My parents and grandparents have recommended ginger tea or ginger water for all of our health issues for a very long time. Ginger is a beneficial herb, helping with anything from nausea to the flu and other illnesses. In addition to being healthy, ginger is an excellent method to enhance the flavor of our meals. This amazing ingredient is adaptable and works well in various dishes, including simple bowls of dal, curries, pulao, and more....
There is nothing like eating fresh corn on the cob, it reminds me of my childhood days when my mom used to cook fresh corn on the stovetop pressure cooker or pot and serve it with butter and sprinkle some chili powder, and salt on it. Nostalgic! In India, we also enjoyed street-style Charred Corn that is rubbed with Indian spices and lime during the rainy season. Few things to keep in mind while buying corn from the farmer’s market or in-store....
Jan 28, 2021 So easy to make in the Instant Pot, pack a lot of flavor and make an easy weeknight meal. They are also vegan! Whenever I am pressed for time or can’t think of what to make for dinner, I usually end up making noodles of some sort. Instant Pot has made it really easy to cook noodles and pasta. Earlier, I would dislike the idea of boiling the noodles separately and so I would not cook them as much....
