Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blog
This dish is all about freshness, simplicity and a mélange of flavors. The tangy tomatoes, aromatic basil and the mellow kalamata olives teams up with the bow-tie pasta to bring out the authentic Italian essence in this dish. My kids are in love with its vibrant colors while I’m bowled over by its simplicity! After all its one of those few pasta dishes which calls for minimal cooking. Simply toss the ingredients together and this pasta salad is ready to please everyone. [Read more…]
Born in the Mumbai streets, Pav Bhaji has become one of the most raved street foods throughout India. The bhaji or coarsely mashed veggies cooked in spicy tomato gravy and served with butter-laced buns or pav is divine! It’s often the ‘go-to’ meal for the busy men in the street and never fails to comfort the taste buds with its warm spicy flavors. But what if you get a sudden pav bhaji craving and couldn’t find any pav bhaji vendor nearby? Simple, make it at home. [Read more…]
Besan laddoos are a traditional sweet made from gram flour, that can almost always be found in Indian households especially during the holidays! Although this recipe does require a little bit of patience, these laddoos go a long way when it comes to satisfying your dessert cravings. The aroma that comes from the laddoos even before you put it in your mouth is enough to enhance your experience and is guaranteed to make this your favorite traditional Indian dessert.
I have found another delicious way to use my homemade pumpkin puree – pumpkin hummus. This creamy, orange-hued dip is to die for! The natural sweet flavors of the pumpkin, along with a dash of spices spike up the yum factor manifold and is bound to make its takers happy. Apart from being great taste wise, this pumpkin hummus also gives you a chance to show your own creativity.
I’ve always despised eating pumpkin regardless what form it’s in. It’s just so icky and gooey, not to mention it has a weird taste! The other day, we had some pumpkin puree and my mom was super excited to see what she could whip up with it. She decided to mix some in with yogurt and spices since practically everything goes with yogurt and viola, it was a success!
During dinner, I ate some pumpkin raita (unaware that the yogurt actually had pumpkin puree in it) and it was delicious! [Read more…]
Paneer chunks, embraced with spicy and subtle smoky flavors, are simply divine. Yet it calls for a simple recipe and few basic ingredients present your pantry. So make paneer tikka your ‘go-to’ starter if you want to please the crowd with minimal efforts. Apart from bursting with flavors, paneer tikka doesn’t take a toll on your health owing to less oil which goes into making the dish. The veggies boost the health factor further with their high nutritional [Read more…]
With some homemade pumpkin puree lurking at the corner of my fridge, I decided to use it for making eggless pumpkin cake. The outcome was a moist, fluffy baked delight which melted in the mouth with every bite. Most cakes tend to turn dry after few days – but not this cake. It remains moist throughout! With buttercream frosting for company, eggless pumpkin cake is bound to make your sweet tooth sing! [Read more…]
As the autumn kicks off, the supermarkets are flooded with ripe, luscious-looking pumpkins. And the very sight of these vibrant beauties has tempted me to make a big batch of pumpkin puree for my future culinary ventures. While jarred varieties are good, nothing compares to the freshness of homemade pumpkin puree. Their natural sweetness adds sparkles to dishes like desserts, soups, spreads and dips like hummus. However, make sure you choose the smaller, blemish-free pumpkins which are heavier than they appear for yummier results. So whip up a large batch, freeze and use whenever you have a pumpkin craving! [Read more…]
My daughter, Sheena, loves to chomp on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. But plain bread, peanut butter, and jelly sandwiches can get a little boring for her after a while. So swap jelly with chocolate syrup and whiz it into the blender along with Greek yogurt and a blob of peanut butter to prepare a quick breakfast or snack within less than 5 minutes. [Read more…]
Gobi Manchurian is one of the few dishes enjoyed by every age group in my family whether we’re talking about the kids or my grandparents. Although people don’t generally like cooking for such a long period of time especially when they have other things to do; however, when making Gobi Manchurian, time flies by and you’re left there basking in the final masterpiece once it’s completely made. [Read more…]
