Feb 22, 2018, Updated Apr 26, 2018 People often ask me what is your favorite dish? That’s pretty tough to answer, isn’t it? As a foodie, I like so many things from different cuisines so its hard to pick a favorite. But if you ask the same question to Sarvesh, he will have a definite answer – Chole Bhature. For those who don’t know chole is chickpea curry where chickpeas are cooked with lots of spices, onion and tomatoes and bhatura is the puffed deep fried bread....
Paneer is a wonderful protein and calcium-rich food item popular among Indians. So, if you’ve been seeking paneer dishes for breakfast or a mid-meal snack, we have a great paneer and broccoli sandwich recipe specifically for you. Broccoli paneer mayo sandwich is so easy to make that you need not even be an expert in the kitchen to crack this. All you need to do is sandwich two slices of brown bread, crumbled paneer mixture, some chopped sauteed broccoli, and a few spices....
I love pesto and include it in a lot of my recipes so experimenting with new varieties is always fun. Homemade pesto is not only super delicious but I like being 100% in control of how much oil, cheese, etc. goes into the recipe. And to top all of that, by using the carrot leaves, I am reducing food waste too. So this carrot top pesto recipe is a winner....
Jun 11, 2021, Updated May 30, 2022 Are you a burger fan? I always preferred pizza over burgers when I was younger. But now I have definitely warmed up to them. Back in India, the only type of vegetarian burgers I knew were aloo tikki burger or paneer burger which became popular thanks to McDonalds’! But when I moved to the US, I saw so many varieties of vegetarian burgers made from different ingredients like beans, lentils, chickpeas and so much more!...
Jun 16, 2023 I was first introduced to Chilli cheese toast on a trip to Mumbai very long back. It wasn’t really a street food in Delhi (at least back then). I remember eating it for the first time and instantly loving it. There’s bread, cheese and it has a nice kick to it as well, what was not to like? There’s nothing really Indian about a chilli cheese toast....
Dec 09, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 The Holiday season is here which actually means the cookie season is here 😀 It’s all about cookies, everywhere and anywhere! While I love baking everything & anything, cookies are one of my favorites to bake and that’s why this time of the year excites me all the more. There are so many cookie recipes to make/try that my head is literally spinning with what to bake and what not to bake....
Aug 15, 2018 Easy Vegan Tacos with Crispy Tofu and Avocado Lime Crema. These vegan and gluten-free tacos are easy to put together and make a great meal! Tacos are some of my favorite things to make at home for a quick lunch. I love the fact that they are so versatile, easy to whip up, and there’s so much that you can fill them up with. A good taco is all about using a good tortilla and one of my absolute favorites is Mission® Gluten Free Soft Taco Tortillas....
When I’m looking for a quick, simple, and satisfying meal, stir-fries and noodles are some of my current favorite go-to’s. I’ve recently shared recipes for a versatile vegetable lo mein (also with a fragrant chili garlic sauce), Japchae Korean glass noodles, and a simple veggie stir-fry with noodles. Now it’s the turn of this even simpler (I didn’t think that was possible!) garlic chili oil noodles! These spicy garlic noodles pack a flavor punch (I mean, there’s a reason they’re nicknamed “crack noodles”) with just a handful of ingredients and in under 10 minutes!...
There’s something quite special about a Swiss roll cake – the filling-to-cake ratio is delicious and it just looks so delicate. Whether you call this a jelly roll cake, Swiss log, or even roulade, this cake is made with a light and fluffy thin layer of sponge cake rolled around a raspberry preserve and fluffy coconut whipped cream. The resulting cake is a great special occasion cake – Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, Easter, birthdays, etc....
Just a few days ago, I shared a recipe for simple zesty pineapple ginger juice and pineapple cucumber salad. Now, I’m back again with this sweet and tangy pineapple orange juice. Freshly squeezed orange juice is one of my favorite drinks. And when combined with sweet and tropical pineapple juice, this juice will be a firm family favorite all summer long! Taking a sip of this fresh pineapple juice with a citrus twist transports me to an island getaway, sipping fresh juice on a beach under an umbrella....
I love rice rolls – so much so that I actually created a fairly in-depth Pick n’ Mix Rice Paper Rolls blog post. However, sometimes, having too much choice can be overwhelming – so I thought I’d share the recipe for my current favorite summer rolls with berries and veggies (plus multiple dipping sauces). These summer rolls are a wonderful appetizer, side, or main. Not only are they quick to prepare, but they are versatile, customizable, nutritional, and packed with healthful ingredients....
When it comes to summer salads, I love the combination of sweet and savory. I’ve already shared recipes for a watermelon feta salad, tropical mango salad, pineapple cucumber salad, and now this grilled peach burrata salad. This simple salad is inspired by a peach Caprese salad and combines grilled peaches with creamy burrata, tangy red onion, fresh basil, and a simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing. The results are out of this world!...
I’m not sure about you lot, but Ferrero Rocher always reminds me of Christmas. Probably because I always find myself nibbling through a box during the festive period (and only sharing if I must!). However, I found myself craving them again recently, and since I’ve previously shared “healthier” veganized candy treats like my vegan Twix bars, snickers, peanut butter cups, and bounty bars (Mound bars for Americans), I set my mind to creating a delicious vegan Ferrero Rocher too (aka chocolate hazelnut truffles)!...
Christmas is famously known for a time of indulgence, particularly with food. However, I love to have some healthy Christmas snacks to-hand too, so I’m not reaching for ‘just one more chocolate’ ( for the 6th time). These festive frozen yogurt bark/ wreath recipes are a wonderful Christmas snack for kids and adults alike and is made with homemade natural yogurt or homemade coconut yogurt, for Vegans. I know something doesn’t sound quite right about the phrase healthy Christmas snacks....
If nothing else, this blog shows me for the coconut obsessed person I truly am. Whether it’s making Easy Homemade Coconut Cream 2 ways, DIY: How to make Virgin Coconut Oil, Homemade Dairy-free Coconut Yogurt, or How To Make Homemade Coconut Condensed Milk, I’m slowly working my way through every single coconut DIY that I can think of. Which now includes this delicious DIY coconut milk drink. This homemade coconut milk is made using just two ingredients – coconut meat and water....
Having already shared homemade methods for vegetable stock and bouillon cubes, it’s time to complete the collection with chicken broth and stock from scratch. These kitchen basics are something I highly recommend all home cooks try at some point. This homemade chicken broth recipe is easy to prepare and versatile (with different flavoring options that you can tweak). It can also be salted to your liking and tastes miles better than store-bought options....
Out of all the DIYs I’ve done over the last few years, I think cheese-making is one of the ones that has truly revolutionized my spending habits. I honestly barely ever buy cheese at a store now because it’s so easy to make batches at home that I can flavor how I want, know exactly what went into them, and this homemade goat’s cheese (french chèvre – which translates to goat) is no different....
This post might feel slightly like déjà vu since I’ve already posted a recipe for authentic Pita bread. However, did you know that Greek pita and Middle Eastern pita are completely different? This Greek pita recipe is completely pocketless, for one thing. Instead, it’s more like naan since it is a thicker, pocketless flatbread. It seems like I’m on a bit of a bread-making journey this past year, having shared Indian naan, Turkish pide bread, American pretzels, etc....
Whether you live somewhere where canned pumpkin puree isn’t available, want to avoid preservatives and other ‘nasties’ in canned versions, or – like me – love to make things from scratch, this homemade pumpkin puree is a simple and delicious DIY for you to make now. With a 3-4 month freezer shelf life, homemade pumpkin puree is great for storing when pumpkin isn’t in season. It’s also a great way to use up leftover pumpkins without them risking spoilage while you’re making up your mind about what to do with them....
Does it sound overdramatic for me to say that this strawberry juice is irresistible?! Having already shared several summery juice recipes this summer (like this pineapple orange juice, watermelon juice, kiwi juice, and orange carrot juice), this pure strawberry juice recipe is a new favorite of mine. It’s refreshing, sweet, flavorful, and so so simple to make! In fact, all you need for strawberry juicing is just fresh strawberries and either a blender (or immersion blender) or a juicer....
