For making hakka noodles to the perfection, you need to saute or toss the vegetables on medium to high heat. Also veggies should stay crunchy and slightly raw. For that cook them for only few minutes not longer. What kind of vegetables to use is up to you. You can add what you like. Here I have used capsicum, cabbage, carrot, beans and onion. You can add mushrooms, baby corn, colored bell pepper etc....

But I don’t live in New Mexico any more. I live in Kansas, which means the Mexican food isn’t quite as authentic or abundant. I may be part Swedish, Irish, and German, but I crave a ridiculous amount of south-of-the-border goodness. Lucky for me, John does, too. The solution? Make it myself. The truth is, we eat some form of Mexican food at least three times a week, whether it’s quick lunches at Chipotle, black bean enchiladas or an impromptu taco bar....

Guess what?! Shredded coconut and macadamia nuts whirled together make frosting! A creamy, coconut-y, vanilla frosting that goes perfect on sugar cookies, pancakes, waffles, angel food cake and anything else for that matter. And there’s no butter and very little sugar involved. The buttery, creamy goodness of macadamia nuts + the rich flavor of coconut is kind of perfect in this frosting. If you are a coconut fan you will LOVE this recipe....

What would Thanksgiving be without dessert (or any holiday for that matter)? I’ve created so many pies for the blog (Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Spiced Apple Pie, Peanut Butter Cup Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie, Chocolate Silk Pie, etc.) that I figured it was due time for an alternative. Not to worry – it’s still pumpkin and it’s still delicious! Say hello to my latest creation/addiction: 1-Bowl Vegan Pumpkin Roll!...

Well struggle no more, friends, because 10-ingredient Vegan Lasagna Eggplant Roll-Ups are here (and they’re crazy delicious)! This recipe is inspired by my all-time favorite Italian dish – Lasagna! Have you ever contemplated what your “last meal” would be if you had to choose? It’s a tough call for me, being that I love all food. But forced to decide, I think lasagna would rise to the top of the list....

Yeah, you’re gonna need that. It’s coffee chocolate milkshake time (as promised). This mocha milkshake is inspired by one of my favorite childhood desserts – Arby’s Jamocha milkshake. I know – shame, shame. But I was a bit of a junk food addict growing up – true story. If you’ve never had a Jamocha shake, imagine vanilla ice cream blended with chocolate syrup and coffee. My version is a bit healthier than the original with no added sugar, thanks to cocoa powder, plus it’s vegan-friendly....

Perfectly sweet, wholesome, and just 1 bowl, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required! The hardest part is waiting for your waffle iron to cook them. Let’s make waffles! How to Make Protein Waffles Grab these 5 INGREDIENTS, and you’re ready to make protein waffles: When ready to make waffles, simply whisk together the wet ingredients, then add in the dry, and you’ve got a protein-filled WAFFLE BATTER! Then cook ’em up in your waffle iron until crispy and golden brown!...

❤️About This Recipe Aam panna is the traditional Indian summer beverage made from raw mangoes, jaggery (or sugar) and flavored with roasted cumin powder. Taste: This drink has a tangy and slightly sweet taste. Different Method Of Making Aam Panna: Traditional: In villages, people roast the raw mangoes on wood charcoal. Also, during the Holi festival, we fire the holi to worship. And a clay pot filled with raw mangoes and coconut is placed in the center of the holi woods right before starting the fire....

❤️ You’ll Love This Avocado Lime Dressing Recipe Requires only 7 ingredients (plus salt, pepper & water). It’s super easy to make and gets ready in only 5 minutes with the help of your food processor. 🧾 Ingredient Notes Avocado: Use the ripe one. If you have some little over-ripe avocados lying around with those brown spots (which are not appealing to use in salads) then it’s the perfect time to make this dressing....

Here you will get mildly spiced boiled potato stir-fry flavored with curry leaves, onions and garnished with fresh cilantro. YUM! In Marathi language, it is called ‘batatyachi bhaji’. ❤️ You’ll Love This Batata Bhaji Recipe This potato bhaji comes together in just 10 minutes if you have boiled potatoes ready. It requires very few spices, still, it tastes so flavorful. A versatile batata bhaji that pairs well with paratha or roti....

Talk about delicious and most popular Indian street food (chaat recipes), this bhel puri chaat comes in the top 10 list. It is often identified as a beach snack as you’ll find many vendors selling bhel at the beaches of Mumbai. ❤️ What Is Bhel Puri? Bhel puri recipe is made from puffed rice (murmura), sev, papdi, veggies (like onion, tomato, potatoes, raw mangoes, sometimes moong sprouts), spices and 3 chutneys (green chutney, meethi chutney and garlic chutney)....

For non-Indian readers, Bhindi is a Hindi term for Okra. Here masala refers to spice powders added. ❤️ You’ll Love This Bhindi Masala Recipe You’ll need only 10 ingredients (plus, salt). It gets ready in 30 minutes only (10 minutes of prep time + 20 minutes of cook time). Perfect to pack in the lunchbox: This bhindi masala makes a filling lunch when packed with roti and kachumber salad ....

I often get requests for more Indo-Chinese and Hakka-style recipes. So I thought why not bring back an old favorite from the blog: Cashew Chicken. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Along with an extra dose of red chili flakes, this recipe uses a generous amount of aromatics compared to more subtle versions of the stir-fry. More Indo-Chinese favorites: Chilli Chicken, Chicken Manchurian, Chicken Shashlik, Honey Ginger Chicken, and Chicken Jalfrezi...

But do I have a mango version? No, despite mango being one of my favorite fruits. I think you know where this is going. Origins of Margaritas There are several theories of where the margarita first originated and we’re not sure which one is true! But the most popular is that it was created in 1938 by Carlos ‘Danny’ Herrera at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. It’s thought that he created it for a customer who was allergic to all hard alcohol except tequila, but wanted something more than just a shot....

Yeah, this is one of those dishes. Prepare yourselves for my latest curry obsession: 30-minute AMAZING Coconut Curried Greens! This recipe is super simple, requiring just 1 pan, 30 minutes and 10 ingredients. I even include a DIY curry powder* seeing as I was out of my go-to jar and had to make my own. Spoiler alert: it’s gold dust and I want to put it on everything. Do it!...

And the thing my mind instantly goes to is tacos. Origins of Tacos Who exactly invented the taco? It’s still a bit of a mystery! But a professor who has spent much time researching the topic theorizes that tacos were invented by Mexican silver miners in the 18th century. (source) Tacos became popular throughout Mexico and were introduced to the US by Mexican immigrants in the 19th century. How to Make Crispy Taco Shells Did you ever have crispy tacos growing up?...

So, after testing a few variations I came up with this beautiful Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowl with brown rice, fresh veggies, and a saucy garlic sesame marinade. When added, the Tahini Miso Dressing elevates it to the next level, but it is optional. However, the pairing of the two is super dreamy! Let me show you how easy it is to make this 10-ingredient bowl! Once your grains of choice are ready, prepare your chickpeas by tossing in miso*, sesame oil, a little maple syrup, and red pepper flake or chili garlic sauce....

Bonus? It comes together in just 30 minutes when using pre-cooked grains. Let us show you how it’s done! In the spirit of keeping things COZY, this quinoa and kale salad begins with roasting veggies to add warmth and sweetness. We love bell pepper, carrots, onions, and beets for a vibrant array of colors and nutrients, but feel free to swap in your favorite root veggies! Next comes leftover cooked quinoa and sliced shiitake mushrooms seasoned with coconut aminos for sweetness and depth....

It is made with plain yogurt, cucumber, mint leaves and a few basic Indian spice powders. This cucumber raita is the most popular among many other varieties like onion raita, vegetable raita, boondi raita, etc. ❤️About This Cucumber Raita Recipe Super quick to make: It takes only 10 minutes (from prepping to mixing into yogurt). No cooking required: Yes, the method can’t be simpler than this. Grate cucumber, chop herbs and mix with yogurt along with a few spices....

Dalia is north indian term and Fada (lapsi) is the Gujarati term. It is also called by names broken wheat, cracked wheat or bulgur. At home, we call it fada khichdi. Broken wheat is high in fiber, low in calorie and full of nutrients. It is light on stomach and very easy to digest. If you are sick or have upset stomach, this should be in your menu. If making on such cases, reduce the spices or skip....