Vegan Potato Salad with Turmeric and Green Peas Try this refreshingly different vegan Indian Style Potato Salad with Turmeric and Green Peas, for a vibrant take on an old favorite. The dressing sparkles on your tastebuds and is made of ginger, turmeric, mustard seeds, and coconut milk. This is a vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free […]
Learn how to make the best vegan and gluten-free naan bread to dunk into your favorite vegan Indian curries and sauces. You can make this with or without yeast. Soy-free, nut-free recipe. A reader asked me for a gluten-free version of my easy vegan grilled naan when I posted it last month. So I’ve been […]
Turmeric Ginger Tea A hot cuppa ginger turmeric tea is wonderful any time of year. But it can be especially soothing and delicious during the winter months when the heart, and the tummy, longs for all things cozy. There is so much to love about this tea. It is truly a comforting drink that will […]
Sabudana Khichdi, an Indian tapioca pilaf Sabudana Khichdi is a gluten-free, savory pilaf made with tapioca pearls and it’s quite possibly one of the easiest and tastiest foods you will ever cook and eat. Learn how to make a fool-proof, non-sticky version of this popular Indian breakfast/snack with just a handful of ingredients. A vegan, […]
An easy, spicy, creamy and one-pot curry for weeknights. This delicious Edamame Coconut Curry comes together in 20 minutes and it has the wholesome protein of crunchy soy beans, freshness and color from bell peppers and silkiness and sweetness from coconut milk. On top goes a sprinkling of garam masala. This spicy and easy Indian […]
Spicy, delicious, and indulgent-tasting these crispy baked buffalo tofu wings make the perfect appetizer for your next party, game day snack, or as a protein for a vegan meal. They’re also excellent on a salad! Satisfy all your cravings for buffalo wings with this mouth watering vegan option. These buffalo tofu “wings” are breaded and […]
What is a vindaloo A vindaloo is a vibrant, spicy, tangy, sweet and salty dish of a meat (traditionally pork, although chicken versions appear to be seen more widely on the web now) cooked in a fragrant sauce of spices like coriander, cumin, mustard, red chili peppers, garlic and vinegar. The dish is believed to […]
Vegan Goan Feijoada Recipe This vegan Goan Feijoada is a creamy stew of pinto beans and vegan sausage in a deliciously spiced coconut-tamarind sauce. It is easy to make, one-pot, and it’s soy-free and gluten-free, making it comfort food for everyone. In the United States, feijoada (pronounced fay-jo-aa-duh) is better known as a Brazilian black […]
Aloo and Beetroot Tikkis Beet and potato tikkis – Super crispy, spiced vegan patties with the goodness of beets, corn, and peas. A delicious Indian appetizer enjoyed on their own or with chutney or ketchup. I remember tasting my first authentic tikki in a street-side stall in a market in New Delhi, during a snack […]
Homemade Indian Lime Pickle (Nimbu ka Achaar). Probiotic and Delicious If you are a fan of probiotic foods, you will love this spicy Indian lime pickle or nimbu achaar. It is filled with good-for-your-gut bacteria and tastes amazing served with a simple Indian meal of dal and rice. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make, […]
20-minute Best Vegetable Curry Recipe If you want all the colors and flavors of the season in one pot, tied together with a few simple spices and creamy coconut milk, this 20-minute Best Vegetable Curry will hit the spot. Mix and match your colorful veggies, and enjoy the deliciousness with a side of rice for […]
Indians around the world are about to launch into festival mode. The months between August and November are packed with some of the biggest religious celebrations in a country that loves celebrating year-round, beginning with Ganesh Chaturthi, the birthday of the elephant headed god Ganesha, this week, and ending with Diwali, the mother of all […]
Apple cider donuts are made with apple cider, and no, I’m not talking about the alcoholic cider, but the freshly pressed, unprocessed, cloudy apple juice. The good stuff (no shade to hard cider tho)! They’re a soft apple flavored cake donut, with an almost crispy crust–often enhanced with a cinnamon sugar coating. Apple cider donuts […]
Never cooked soba noodles? Follow the tips in this post to make a foolproof soba noodle salad that’s loaded with veggies and great for weekday lunches! What are soba noodles? Soba noodles come from Japan, which is where Jack and I fell in love with them. Made with buckwheat flour, they have a wonderful nutty […]
Weekends are pretty awesome. Make yours even more so by cooking up this Vegan Lentil and Quinoa Steak, and then smothering it in a savory mushroom sauce. A healthy, protein-packed, gluten-free, soy-free recipe. These vegan Lentil and Quinoa Steaks make a great lunch or dinner option. They’re quick and easy to make but fancy enough […]
Vangi Bath (South Indian Eggplant Rice) One of the tastiest mixed rice dishes from south India is Vangi Bath, a one-dish meal of creamy eggplants melting into rice. Tying them together is a simple masala blend of lentils and coriander, with peanuts, coconut and curry leaves adding more flavor and dimension. This is an easy […]
Learn how to make miso soup at home! Brimming with savory, umami flavor, this easy recipe is a delicious side dish, starter, or meal on its own. Miso Soup Recipe Ingredients The first step in any miso soup recipe is making dashi. Unlike meat or vegetable soup stocks, this Japanese broth takes minutes to make. […]
Vegan Instant Pot Yogurt Making vegan yogurt in an Instant Pot takes the guesswork out of a process that tends to depend on things beyond your control, like the weather. And it couldn’t be easier. Here’s my foolproof, two-ingredient recipe for a cultured vegan Instant Pot yogurt that’s creamy, thick like Greek yogurt, tangy, probiotic […]
A super simple and easy vegan fruit crisp with the vibrant flavors of peaches and plums at their juciest peak. It makes a great breakfast, but doubles up nicely for dessert. It’s also gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free so everyone can eat it! Here’s one more delicious way to eat that gorgeous, colorful stone fruit flooding […]
With a brazenness typical of Indian street food, Goa’s delectable offering of Ros Omelette combines two completely different but tasty foods — an omelet and a spicy curry — to multiply the deliciousness many times over. In my vegan — and healthier — version of a Ros Omelet you’ll never miss the eggs, and you’ll […]
