Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blog
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…]
There’s something about Bombay street food that makes me instantly happy! Nothing beats the delicious taste of warm, crispy batata vadas in your mouth! I love cooking this recipe for my family, especially because my kids enjoy these batata vadas just as much as I do. If you want to try something even more satisfying, spread some butter on two burger buns and heat them up on the stove. Pop these vadas between the two buns, add some chutney, and enjoy! [Read more…]
We all yearn for a crispy, delicious snack in the afternoon. Unfortunately, this means reaching for those chips or cookies that are in the pantry. Luckily, I have the perfect solution to satisfy your taste buds. These matri (mathri) are super satisfying and they are the perfect snack! Your regular afternoon snack choice can get quite boring, but this matri (mathri) recipe is sure to add some variety to your plate. Best of all, children love eating this delectable treat and will devour it up quickly! [Read more…]
Pizza has always been a favorite in our family. After trying so many pizza recipes, this thick crust pizza is a definite winner! The thick crust makes the pizza even more delectable, creating an added layer to sink your teeth in. This pizza recipe is sure to be a hit, leaving everyone asking for more! [Read more…]
As the holiday season approaches and winter comes knocking at your door, the frost brings in chills and motions the end of the year. But steaming in the oven, lies this mouthwatering banana bread. One look at it and you’ll see, the soft yet crispy outer crust, and gooey banana pudding – a perfect combination of silky and delicate – awaiting you and your family with its heavenly aroma. [Read more…]
I love the smell of homemade bread! Whenever I make this focaccia bread, it leaves a heavenly aroma drifting through my home. Often bread can be a bit difficult to make, as it requires a long process, but this recipe is definitely easy, even for those who have not attempted to make bread at home. [Read more…]
Chaat is an Indian delicacy that is pleasured by all. This version of the chaat recipe combines chole with the classic potato patty. I have cooked this recipe in my home for many years and the recipe seems to taste better each time. [Read more…]
There’s nothing quite like throwing back and having a good time with friends while recalling old days filled with sweet memories. With those memories, it is essential to have a dish that brings back your childhood. For me, that dish is a classic Mumbai chutney sandwich (Bombay chutney sandwich). This sandwich truly reminds me of the days where I would go out to a snack shop and enjoy the delightful, refreshing taste of cucumbers mixed with tangy coriander chutney. [Read more…]
I often crave a side dip to go along with a snack, but many times I only have unhealthy options. This mouth-watering coriander chutney (green chutney or cilantro chutney) goes with many dishes and will serve as a healthy alternative. This recipe adds excitement and flavor to any dish it accompanies. It can be used as a spread on sandwiches, as well as a dipping sauce.
When I go to the supermarket, I always make sure to pick up these ingredients so I can whip up this quick and easy chutney immediately.
Be sure to try this recipe out at the next party you throw, it will leave a lasting impression on all your friends and family members. [Read more…]