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…]
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…]
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…]
There’s so much you can do with quesadilla! Simply experiment with the filling and you are ready to surprise the taste buds with new flavors every time. You may use one of my previous recipe and jazz it up using your own imagination to create a whole new dish just like me. A fiery touch of jalapeno pepper to make this simple Mexican treat sizzle! [Read more…]
Though a Japanese Culinary masterpiece, the raw aspect of sushi might not appeal many. But imagination and right choice of ingredients can make sushi taste like never before. Take a cue from this recipe. It’s basically a PB&J sandwich disguised as ‘sushi’ to ensure that you enjoy the best of both the dishes. The classic combination of nutty peanut butter and sweet jelly always makes my kids happy. [Read more…]
This margherita flatbread pizza is one of the quickest and yummiest ways to enjoy pizza. Grab a store-bought flatbread pizza crust, jazz it up with your favorite toppings and wait for just 10 minutes while it bakes in the oven. And did I tell you that this pizza recipe doesn’t call for any sauce for the topping base? The crispy thin crust and the fresh combination of tomato-garlic-basil topping make it taste so satisfying that you hardly miss the sauce! [Read more…]
Did you ever think about giving a gourmet twist to your sandwiches? Stack up sun-dried tomatoes, smoked mozzarella slices and basil on bread slices, grill them to smoky perfection and you are ready to enjoy sandwiches at their gourmet best within minutes. While my hubby and kids prefer fresh tomatoes, my taste buds have a special love for tangy-sweet flavors of sun-dried tomatoes. They pair perfectly with the herbal essence of the basil and bold flavors of cheese to create a sandwich [Read more…]
The healthy combination of nutrients from the veggies and fibers from the whole-wheat pita breads in this typical Greek dish will definitely woo the health buffs. Though this salad is so flavorsome and filling that one doesn’t really need to be a health conscious person to fall in love with it. The facts that it hardly takes 10 minutes to get ready and is portable make it more desirable to the mass. [Read more…]
Baking brings out the best in potatoes but they aren’t really ideal when serving to entertain. So some yummy toppings are which adds a touch of extravagance to these simple spuds. I often heap my baked potatoes with simple toppings like sour cream, green onion and cheese which blend with the mellowing, fluffy potato flesh to create a divine gastronomic experience. However, other toppings like veggies, raisins, sunflower seeds [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…]