Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blog
Sooji uttapam or South-Indian style semolina pancake is a great way to make children love healthy food. Loaded with chopped veggies, this uttapam is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals yet is low in fat. Its tart undertone is a hit among my kids while they love the playful crunch of the veggies. [Read more…]
Potato wedges are a rage nowadays and Sheena, my daughter, being a hard-core potato lover, got hooked to it in no time. Tasty nevertheless, I was a bit concerned about serving her fried, oily food.
Hence, I looked up the recipe online and came across this healthier version which ditches any deep-frying altogether. [Read more…]
Scorched by the summer heat? Grab a large glass of sweet lassi (sweet yogurt drink), sip and beat the heat-Indian style!
This creamy yogurt, slightly sweet drink is a jewel among my Indian drink collection and never fails to please its takers. Its striking contrast of sweet and tangy flavors rejuvenates the most jaded soul and serves as a great base for your favorite add-ons. [Read more…]
An iconic snack of India and a very popular chaat or street food – Bhel Puri is a flavor cocktail! The combination of papdi, crunchy puffed rice, sev, onion, tomato, potato, spicy seasonings, sweet tamarind and tangy chutney creates a tongue-tickling blend of flavors that keeps you hooked till the end. A cinch to make, [Read more…]
Does last night’s sumptuous dinner left you full next morning? Sip on Papaya smoothie and de-bloat! The papain enzyme in papaya does the trick by boosting digestion while its antioxidants keep the cancer-causing free radicals at bay. The musky flavor of papaya is an added bonus and will surely brighten up the day.
I replaced sugar with honey to cut down on calories and my sweet tooth was far from complaining. A dash of black pepper spices it up and gives a magical touch to this elixir. [Read more…]
It was last few weeks ago when I tried my hand on preparing Kulfi ice cream at my family get-together. Though skeptical initially about how it will turn out, it was well received and served as a comforting finale to the typical spicy Indian dinner. Creamy yet grainy, its unique texture is in perfect sync with the exotic flavorings of cardamom, saffron and pistachios. The slow-simmering of milk for long hours imparts a nutty caramelized overtone to the ice cream, making it stand out among any regular frozen desserts. [Read more…]
Sometimes it can be difficult to stay healthy during the summer. If you’re all out of of quick, delicious, and healthy recipes to whip up, try this refreshing black bean and chickpea salad! Not is it good for you, but also takes only minutes to make, saving you time in the kitchen. This salad especially tastes great on a hot, summer day when you need a dish that will cool you down. [Read more…]
Papad give great company to Indian meals. But even the tastiest food tastes dull at time. This calls for a food-makeover! Top it up with onions and tart tomatoes, spice it up with Indian seasonings and finish off with a dash of fresh lime – a guilt free snack is ready to make the taste buds happy. Roast the papad to keep it healthy and choose the pepper-spiked papad to bring out the best flavors. [Read more…]
If you remember my previous post about the Besan Barfi, then you know how much I’ve loved this sweet ever since I was a kid. But nowadays, everyone is so busy trying to balance their personal and professional lives that we hardly get time to cook leisurely, let alone spend half-an-hour making a dessert! So when I came up with this, I fully embraced my inner lazy self and cut down the ‘cooking’ time by 2/3! And plus, standing on top of a stove-top in this blazing weather really isn’t my thing either so it’s the best of both worlds! [Read more…]
Corn on the cob has been one of the simplest and yum ‘go-to’ side dish for cookouts and BBQ parties. While the classic pairing of butter with grilled sweet kernels can never go wrong, a desi twist makes it more fun! Chili-lime rubbed grilled corn on the cob is a typical Indian street food which you’ll find with the onset of monsoons. [Read more…]