I have grown up eating poha for breakfast at least once a week, along with idli, dosa, upma. My mom usually used to sneak in a few vegetables while making poha to make it more healthy. My husband is a great fan of poha, he can eat it all day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So I keep trying to make different varieties like Indori poha, kanda poha, or batata poha, and now our new favorite also got added hariyali poha....

Nov 24, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 I like making my own pizza dough, in fact I think homemade pizzas made from scratch are the best. I will tell you why because you can control what all put in according to your taste and preference. I don’t like cheese, I mean I like it but not in the quantity it is added in pizzas and pastas in US. So whenever we ate pizzas outside I could hardly finish them, thanks to literally 5 layer of cheese in every slice!...

Oct 28, 2013, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Growing up in India we only knew one type of bread, the classic white bread. That was the only kind of bread that was available at stores when I was a kid. But today things are a bit different. You go to stores and you can find breads made from oats, wheat, rye etc. The reason for this is awareness, these products were introduced in the market as people became aware of healthier options....

The newest health craze, seeds, are nutrient-dense and full of health benefits, but disappointingly, not many people seem to be on board. While seeds are a blessing for health since they are teeming with proteins, vitamins, and minerals, they have yet to achieve widespread public recognition. Many people think these seeds don’t make a good lunch or snack since they lack flavor. But do you know what? It’s not necessary to consume seeds as is....

This post will show you how to make an iced latte with plenty of ingredient variations and swaps depending on your dietary requirements. Skip the coffee shop and make this iced Caffe latte at home for a fraction of the price, healthier, and in just a couple of minutes. Perfect for hot summer day coffee cravings! Plus, making this at home from scratch allows you to use or make homemade dairy-free milks that are ‘clean’ of any gums and thickeners....

This homemade cashew milk recipe was originally posted in March 2020 but has been updated as of October 2021 with some extra notes, tips, uses, and flavor varieties! I’ve been making dairy-free milk for several years now, including homemade coconut milk, homemade oat milk, and plenty of nut and seed options like homemade almond milk, homemade hazelnut milk, and this wonderfully creamy homemade cashew milk! Not only are homemade nut milks free from gums, stabilizers, and other additives, but they’re simple to make, usually cost less, and best of all, in the case of homemade cashew milk, you don’t even have to strain it (most of the time, anyway!...

Though I’ve already shared vegan pasta (not gluten-free), oat pasta and red lentil pasta (gluten-free with vegan optional) – this chickpea flour pasta is both gluten-free and vegan and contains just two ingredients (with an optional third). In just 20 minutes, you can prep this chickpea pasta from scratch, add another 7-8 minutes for cooking it, and you have yourself a delicious, nutritious pasta dish any day of the week!...

I’m in the process of making my way through a long list of homemade flours, towards healthier, tastier baked goods. Today is the turn of wholesome whole grain rye flour (also called rye meal). Within this post I’ll take you through a little background information: what is rye, is rye flour gluten free, and how to make rye flour at home simply with some rye berries (grain). I know for some, making your own flour might seem a little ‘extra’- but I can’t tell you how amazing I’ve found it to be for improving flavor of dishes....

I usually make these pressure cooker chickpeas in big batches and then freeze the cooked chickpeas in 1.5-2 cups quantity and use them in recipes instead of canned chickpeas. I have mentioned the instructions for how to cook Soaked and No-soak chickpeas methods in an Instant pot pressure cooker below. Science behind soaking Beans? Beans contain indigestible complex sugars that cause gas and are hard on tummies, and can cause some digestive issues like bloating and flatulence....

If there is one rice dish that is universally popular across Indian restaurants and dhabas, it’s Jeera Rice. This fragrant rice dish is aromatic, flavorful, and infused with the earthy flavor of cumin seeds. It is a great alternative to plain basmati rice. It pairs perfectly with curries, dal fry, beans, and a variety of other dishes. I’m sharing how to make one-pot jeera rice using an Instant Pot (pressure cooker), a stovetop pressure cooker, or a regular stovetop pot....

Apr 10, 2018 If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group would share/feature vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! Remember I told you guys that hubby won’t eat tofu but the only way he eats it is when I make him Tofu Tikka Masala....

Simple yet delicious, these savory Lebanese meat pies are known under many names: sfiha/sfeeha, lahmacun, and lahm bi ajeen (meaning “meat with dough”). They are a popular dish combining a simple flatbread with a spiced ground meat topping (usually lamb or beef). They can be made either into triangle-folded mini pies, with the meat acting as the filling, or into open-faced pastries, like a Middle Eastern pizza. Biting into these meaty, tender, comforting Lebanese meat pies always reminds me of my childhood....

If you’re coming across my blog for the first time, here are a couple of things you should know. First, I’m Lebanese and proud. Second, I’ve loved sharing lots of my favorite Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes like sfiha meat pies, fatteh, and hindbeh (sauteed dandelion greens with onions). Even better, I spent months last year researching, traveling, and learning from the best in Lebanon and brought out a Lebanese cookbook....

Jan 12, 2021 It has cucumber, onions, dates and olives tossed together in a flavorful dressing. It’s also great for meal-prep. As a vegetarian, chickpeas are one of my absolute favorites! There’s so much you can do with them. Make hummus, chana masala, add to burgers and of course they make the best salad. I have had my share of chickpea salads, some good and some just plain boring. When it comes to salad I always like trying new things....

What we love about comfort foods is that no matter how tired you are, returning to them will always make you feel better. There are several dishes, like khichdi, bisi bele bath, pulao, curd rice, and more, that may quickly warm our hearts. Another recipe that we adore is fried rice. Fried rice never fails to please, whether you prepare it traditionally or with your desired twist. You can enhance its flavor by using several ingredients....

Jun 23, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 When it comes to food, winter always reminds me of 2 things – gajar halwa (carrot pudding) and matar ke parathe (green peas stuffed flatbread). These two vegetables are available in abundance during winters in Delhi and are made quite often in every household. Paratha is Indian flatbread which is made with whole wheat flour and stuffed with practically everything. There’s lentil parathas, all veggies that you can imagine and even chocolate paratha!...

When the sun’s out, the grill’s out – and I’m usually looking for something new to add to the unique, smoky flavor that the grill brings. After a bit of experimenting, I might have found the perfect thing – eggplant. Grilling eggplant doesn’t need a lot of ingredients or fancy tools. All it needs is some good produce, a hot grill, and a little patience to deliver a vegetarian-friendly dish with incredible flavor....

Oct 01, 2017, Updated Sep 11, 2019 The festive season is about to begin. And with festivities comes food, lots and lots of food. There’s always so much to cook! If you are like me, you probably like easy entertaining recipes which can feed a crowd and don’t take much time to put together. If you do, then I have got just the perfect fall entertaining recipe to share with you guys today....

Sep 07, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 And it’s Pumpkin time! Wohoo! 😀 Which actually means it’s my favorite time of the year to bake. I go pumpkin crazy during fall so expect a lot of pumpkin recipes in the next 2 months or so. I stil can’t believe that we are in to the next pumpkin season already. And this will be gone quickly too and we will be then into the candy cane season....

With a simple combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and several aromatics, this gyoza dipping sauce is a delicious balance of flavors. It’s salty, tangy, slightly sweet, with a hint of spice – delicious! Don’t have all of the ingredients? Don’t worry! This gyoza sauce is also super versatile. Please keep reading to check for all of my notes and variations! Once you’ve tried this homemade dumpling sauce, you’ll never want to use a store-bought option again!...