Vegan Parsi-Style Tomatoes with Tofu The Parsi dish Tameta per Eedu, or eggs over tomatoes, gets a refreshingly vegan and low-carb makeover. This recipe for Tomatoes with Tofu “Eggs” is my veganized version of a popular dish made by India’s Parsi community, where a spicy tomato sauce is blanketed with eggs, much like a shakshuka. […]
Vegan Gulab Jamun is an Indian dessert to die for. These gulab jamuns come together in a jiffy, using bread and cashew cream, but they are so delicious, no one can tell they are divinely dairy-free. A gulab jamun is the ultimate Indian dessert. You’ve likely run into these red-gold orbs of deliciousness scented with cardamom […]
Hyacinth Beans Masala Rice Pilaf This Hyacinth Beans Masala Rice Pilaf is the stuff of mom’s cooking in Indian homes. It’s a traditional dish that’s as tasty as it is nutritious and easy to make. A soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free and vegan recipe. As the new year rolled in, I mentioned I wanted to cook more […]
Chana Dal Burfi, a vegan Indian sweet Chana Dal Burfi is a popular Indian sweet made with lentils, nuts, sugar, and a hint of cardamom. I have for you today a very vegan version of this sorta-fudge delicacy, and — like with the many Indian vegan desserts and sweets I’ve shared with you over the […]
A palak paratha or spinach paratha is a healthy and delicious option to roti at an Indian meal. This whole wheat flatbread studded with veggies is easy to make and you can adapt it to use up any quick-cooking leafy vegetable you have on hand. You can also make it oil-free. Serve with dal and […]
Savory Mango Pilaf with Cashews In India, the mango is the undisputed king of fruit. Yes, it’s actually called the king of fruit, and for the few weeks that it puts in an appearance each year in Indian markets, its glorious, golden, juicy sweetness unparalleled by any other fruit compensates for the harsh, acrid summers […]
Vegan Cutting Chai is a tasty way to enjoy the flavor of Bombay in the comfort of your own home. This sweet, spicy beverage defies all common sense about how to make tea, but it’s the most delicious drink ever. Cutting Chai is an integral chapter in the story of Bombay street food — the drink you use to […]
This creamy tomato soup recipe is comfort food at its best! It tastes rich, but it’s light and healthy, made with blended chickpeas instead of heavy cream. Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe Ingredients Because it’s winter, I intended to make this soup using only canned tomatoes, but at the store, I saw some organic fresh tomatoes […]
Sarson ka Saag is a popular and rustic dish that springs from the belly of India’s Punjab state and is loved — and eaten — by Indians around the world. If you love Saag Paneer, you will love this different but equally delicious dish made of smooth, creamy greens in a spicy sauce. Vegan, soy-free, […]
Corn Pakora, Baked, No Oil These Corn Pakora Fritters are amazing: they are crispy, crunchy, delicious and healthy, and they are completely free of any added oils. A vegan, soy-free, nut-free and gluten-free recipe. In case you’ve noticed, I’ve been doing the oil-free thing more often in my recipes — more often than usual, that […]
An easy, one-pot, Instant Pot Butternut Squash Biryani that takes just minutes to throw together, taking you from scratch to dinner in 30 minutes flat. Gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and can be nut-free. Here’s the deal about this Instant Pot Butternut Squash Biryani. As it cooks, it fills up your kitchen and house with the most […]
Try this Vegan Crack Chilli Tofu Noodle Bowl and you’ll be hooked for good. Cubes of flavorful, golden-brown tofu, crispy outside and soft inside, are served on a bed of rice noodles with lots of fresh veggies on the side. A gluten-free and nut-free recipe. How long have we known each other? Ten years? In […]
Baked Samosas with Chickpea Filling These delicious Baked Samosas have a spicy and healthy filling of chickpeas and potatoes. You get all the satisfaction of eating this restaurant-style treat, but without as many calories. A soy-free, nut-free, vegan recipe. Who doesn’t love a samosa? This spicy, crispy pocket stuffed with potatoes is a favorite the […]
Black Eyed Peas Dal with Cilantro and Mint Try this fresh-tasting, herb-infused, eight-ingredient Black Eyed Peas Dal with Cilantro and Mint for an appetite-tickling treat! There are splashes of daffodil-yellow and cherry-pink around the neighborhood. The days are longer and the nights are colder than they have a right to be. And the mint is […]
This vegetable noodle miso soup will brighten up a winter’s day! Healthy & healing, it’s made with lemon, ginger, and turmeric. The thing that no one talks about in food blogging is that you develop some really weird eating patterns. The question of the day isn’t “what am I having for breakfast or lunch,” it’s […]
Portobello Mushroom Burgers This portobello mushroom burger recipe will be a hit with vegetarians and meat eaters alike! It’s juicy, meaty, and filled with rich, savory flavor. The next time you need a quick and easy summer dinner, make this grilled portobello mushroom burger recipe! You only need 6 ingredients and 20 minutes to make […]
Cauliflower moilee curry is a vegetable filled version of a classic South Indian coconut curry. This mouth watering curry is perfect paired with rice for a delicious and nutritious meal that happens to be vegan and gluten free! Moilee curry is a delicious coconut based curry from Kerala. It’s typically made with fish, but the […]
This Deepavali, traditional mithai takes on a vegan avatar Oil-free, sugarless, no-dairy gulab jamuns? Shalu Nijhawan, a whole plant-based nutritionist, says it is possible. After two years of trial and error, she has succeeded in creating a vegan version, which she will teach during an online pre-Deepavali cookery class aptly titled ‘Impossible Sweets’ . The […]
Heres a list of five recipes that you can rustle up this Dhanteras and celebrate with your family. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is an important Hindu festival celebrated before Diwali. The word Dhanteras is a culmination of two words – ‘Dhan‘ means wealth and ‘Teras‘ is thirteen. It is marked on the thirteenth day […]
Curried Carrot Salad, Indian Style A sparkling, summery Curried Indian Carrot Salad with cherry tomatoes and a tempering of curry leaves, mustard seeds and turmeric. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free with just 36 calories per serving. This Curried Carrots Salad with Cherry Tomatoes is summer on a plate. It is bright, fresh and healthy, with […]
