Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blog
Who needs eggs when you can actually pleasure your palate with egg-like flavors with spiced tofu scramble? The secret to this wonderful vegan ‘egg’ scramble lies in the use of black salt which blends with tofu to replicate the actual flavor of egg. A dash of spices add a hint of golden hue to the tofu scramble and make it taste exotic at the same time. [Read more…]
Chickpea flour crepes are liked by people of every nation. Whether laced with herbs for the French flavors and pepped up with exotic spices to suit Indian taste buds, these chickpea flours are meant to impress. So, when I decided to make its Indian version for breakfast, the yummy contrast of crispy edges and soft center pleased everyone. I jazzed them up with a dash of chilies though made sure to serve with yogurt dip in order to tame down the heat slightly, [Read more…]
Winter to me pretty much means living off of scorching soups due to the number of times I get sick during the season. Normally people eat a lot of chicken noodle soup to recover but I eat tomato soup. I don’t exactly eat it, I practically gorge it down because it’s so good! I’ve always been a big fan of soups but seeing how much butter and cream restaurants put in it, I easily get put off by them. However, I recently discovered the secret [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 hope everyone had a hearty Thanksgiving and then burned off all those calories by going shopping for Black Friday!
Thanksgiving is always a wonderful time for us as my entire family gets together for a meal and bonding whether it’s just us sitting there and talking or playing a board game/card game/sport. This year for Thanksgiving, my mom wanted to try something different from the same ol’ boring cranberry sauce which is actually how this sauce came to be. Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE cranberries but we just wanted to try something new and exciting. [Read more…]
Nuts are full of good fats and oils which work like a charm in the winter when we need the warmth they provide for our bodies. I always crave warm desserts in the winter but they’re always loaded with lots of fat and don’t entirely satisfy my cravings. This dessert is different from the normal “winter dessert” because it’s healthy since it’s made entirely out of nuts. A dessert that’s actually healthy? You didn’t think that was possible, did you? [Read more…]
I love the company of chutneys with my main dishes and always churning up some every alternate day to soothe my cravings. Coriander chutney happens to be my favorite but when it comes to preparing it, I am a bit conservative; until I eat this chutney at my Gujarati aunt’s place. The moment it touched my tongue, the flavors blew my mind! It has the aromatic flavors of cilantro, but there was something else which made it taste “WOW”! I asked for the recipe and she noted it down in a small piece paper. The ingredients made my jaw drop! What the…….this is so unusual!! [Read more…]
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…]
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.
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…]