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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
If you love creamy hazelnut – chocolate as much as we do, you must give this yummy recipe a try on Valentine’s Day. You and your sweetheart won’t be disappointed, I promise. The combination of Nutella and strawberry is simply delicious. Strawberry Nutella Panini is incredibly simple to prepare! [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…]