Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blog
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…]
I’ve always been a big fan of eggplant regardless of what form it’s made it whether it’s made the Italian way as Eggplant Parmigiana, the North Indian way as the traditional Baingan ka Bartha, etc. However, my favorite way has to be the Hyderabadi Bagare Baingan which is small Indian eggplants stuffed and coated with various masala which packs a punch of taste in every single bite! The slight crunch from peanuts and coconut powder, [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…]
With the holidays just around the corner, I’ve been trying my best to eat clean and green but we all know how that’s nearly impossible with family and relatives always dropping by to give season’s greetings along with cookies and chocolates.
Anyways, I’ve been obsessed with kale lately, (well, ever since I recently tried it) and I was trying to combine it with my all-time favorite vegetable, the corn! When eaten together, it didn’t exactly have a pleasant taste so [Read more…]
This black bean and corn salad with avocado is a chock full of health which appeals to the taste buds of all ages. Splash of a naïve lime dressing is all you need to tie the flavors of mellowing black beans and crunchy veggies to taste something exotic. Even its vibrant hue makes it an eye-candy and is bound to make you drool even before you take a mouthful. Simply spare 10 minutes of your time and a refreshing salad [Read more…]
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…]
During the summer, all I really want to eat is yogurt because it is light and it keeps you cool as well! I recently tried Greek yogurt and fell in love with it. After all, who wouldn’t like a yogurt that doesn’t come with added preservatives and chemicals and is actually healthy? [Read more…]