What Is Uttapam? Uttapam is a nutritious and wholesome South Indian breakfast that is served with coconut chutney and/or sambar. It is a savory pancake that has a medium thickness. Usually, uttapam are made from leftover idli batter or dosa batter (made from rice and lentils). The leftover fermented batter has a slightly sour taste and to balance this sour taste vegetable toppings are added. However, this can be made without toppings....
Hand raised on all three. If you answered yes on any one of these, you’ve likely experienced a 7-layer salad. Say hello to its vegan cousin. This recipe was actually a reader request, and seeing as I just mastered Vegan Mayonnaise and Coconut Bacon (and Eggplant Bacon), I figured it was perfect timing. If you’ve never had a 7-layer salad (or layered salad, as some know it), it’s a layering of lettuce, vegetables, cheese, and bacon....
I usually try to hold onto Christmas day like it will never end, and then treat the 26th like the saddest day ever. Part of my childish self still does that, but I’m getting better at savoring it for what it is and then letting it go. Besides, next week we have New Year’s to look forward to and a whole new year to live out! Look out 2015 – we’re comin’....
I was wrong. Since getting my hands on my first eggplant last year, it’s become one of my absolute favorite fruits (yes, fruit, even though it’s a vegetable in my book). Two of my absolute favorite recipes utilizing eggplant have been my Cashew-less Vegan Queso and my Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Dip. It’s neutral flavor helps it absorb flavors extremely well, and depending on how you cook it, its texture is extremely versatile – from super creamy to super crisp....
And not just any cheesecake – matcha cheesecake. Let’s do this! This recipe is simple, requiring just 10 ingredients, and adapted from my Easy Vegan Cheesecakes! What is Matcha? Matcha is a powdered green tea containing 137 times more antioxidants than brewed green tea (like, whoa). Both come from the tea plant (camellia sinensis), but with matcha, the entire leaf is consumed. It has traditionally been consumed as part of Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, but has become more widely known and popular in recent years and is now enjoyed around the world in tea lattes, smoothies, desserts, snacks, and more!...
Here’s what I propose we do with that creamy, minty, dream boat ice cream: MAKE AN ICE CREAM CAKE! I’ve loved ice cream cake since I was a wee little Minimalist Baker. I mean, cake AND ice cream? Come on. But I haven’t had it since my dairy sensitivity really flared up last year and said, “Hey, lady, stop that. Dairy makes you feel like crap.” Fine, body. Although you’re right, you’re still a giant party pooper....
My sister and I used to go to my aunt’s house and decorate sugar cookies along with an assortment of other goodies for our family’s Christmas dinner. If you haven’t guessed yet, I’ve always had a bit of a sweet tooth. The only difference between 30-year-old me and 10-year-old me is a wee bit of self-control. I no longer eat 3 cookies before dinner and 13 after. I enjoy one or two – you know, the way a normal human should indulge....
A couple of years ago, while my husband and I were living in Portland, OR, our friends had us over for dinner and topped off the meal with walnut, honey, cardamom, and coriander milkshakes. And while I was skeptical at first, the flavor combination was so rich and adventurous I haven’t been able to shake it from my mind since. I intended to make this into an actual ice cream shake but didn’t have the heart....
Egg Bhurji Bhurji means scramble, so Egg or Anda Bhurji is just scrambled eggs flavored with aromatics and spices. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! I grew up with Desi-style omelets, which are more like frittatas in that you whisk the vegetables into the eggs. I was less aware of this spicier, less uniform version. The first time I had a memorable Egg Bhurji was when my mom-in-law made it....
Just 3 simple ingredients, 5 minutes, and a food processor required to transport you to the bustling streets of Disney, or a relaxing tropical beach — your pick! Let’s whip it up! How to Make Dole Whip This naturally sweet, dairy-free take on Dole Whip comes together in a food processor with just 3 simple (and wholesome) ingredients: frozen pineapple, coconut cream, and coconut water. While frozen pineapple creates the creamy, tart-sweet base, coconut cream adds richness, and coconut water adds sweetness, electrolytes, and enough liquid to get it blending....
So it was only a matter of time before the two collided into one delicious, raw, 5-minute granola. The base for this delicious granola is raw (or sprouted) nuts and LOTS of dates. Mmm, nature’s candy. Next comes plenty of delicious add-ins like shredded coconut, seeds, and cinnamon. You can also add oats, but to keep it grain-free, sub more coconut or omit. For serving, the options are endless. We love topping ours with DIY coconut milk and plenty of fresh fruit....
Not only is this method quick, but it produces perfectly tender sweet potatoes with a slightly caramelized edge — as if you had roasted them in the oven. Swoon! Plus, this version requires only 1 pan, 2 ingredients, and 8 minutes to prepare (because who has time for roasting some days?). Let’s do this! It starts with slicing the sweet potato slightly less than 1/4 inch thick. The more even the slices, the more evenly they will cook....
Aloo Anday ki Bhurji (or Bhujia) This Bhurji (called Bhujia in Punjabi) is renowned for how quick and easy it is to make. It’s so effortless, in fact, that it’s a go-to dish in Pakistan for when guests arrive unexpectedly and you have to serve them lunch/dinner. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Luckily (or unluckily, depending on how lonely I feel at a given moment), guests don’t usually arrive unannounced here, and they certainly don’t expect you to feed them a full course meal if they do....
Hooray! Have you ever looked at a recipe and rolled your eyes, thinking, “Yeah, right. I’m never making that it’s way too complicated.” Welcome to the story of my life and the idea behind this blog. I love simplicity and figuring out new, easy ways to make delicious eats – such as baba ganoush, one of my favorite Middle Eastern dishes. Origins of Baba Ganoush Similar to falafel, the exact origin of baba ganoush is hotly debated....
❤️ You’ll Love This Black Bean Quesadillas Easy to make: Quesadilla stuffing requires around 20 minutes and quesadilla cooking takes less than 5 for each. So it’s perfect for a busy day’s dinner or lunch. Perfectly seasoned, flavorful filling. A crispy golden tortilla gives a nice crunch With melty, gooey richness of cheese in every bite. Make ahead: You can make black bean stuffing a day or two before and keep it in the fridge....
❤️ You’ll Love Chocolate Modak Recipe It’s light, sweet yet full of chocolate flavor. It requires only 5 ingredients. It takes only 30 minutes (from cooking to shaping). Such a lifesaver when you’re busy with decorating and other stuff during this festive season. Kids will sure love it. A nice way to involve them in shaping. Modak is Lord Ganesh’s favorite sweet and it is offered to him during Ganesh Mahotsav....
❤️ You’ll Love This Chocolate Peda Recipe This is chocolate lovers’ dream come true. It has a perfect amount of chocolatey flavor with the right amount of sweetness. These chocolate peda are rich and heavy as they are made from khoya. Perfect as a gift-giving (arrange in a decorative sweet box) to friends, family and loved ones during the Diwali festival. Kids will sure love it. During the festive season, we all make traditional Indian sweets....
A vacation was much-needed, especially after a cross-country move, rather stressful end of year, and low vitamin D levels. OK, I can’t confirm that last one, but come on – we live in Oregon. The sun shines here for 3 hours a day and we were in need of some serious beach time! We have also been in need of some serious Vitamin C and bright, cheery foods to rally us through to spring....
It’s ideal for meal prep or freezing and comes together easily in just 1 pot! While satisfying on its own, we also love it with Vegan Garlic Bread, Spicy Tempeh Sausage, or Pesto “Parmesan” Turkey Meatballs. Let us show you how it’s done! Recipe Inspiration This soup is inspired by our 1-Pot Tuscan Style Beef & Lentil Soup, but this version is plant-based and draws inspiration from Tuscan soups like zuppa di fagioli and ribollita....
As I do, as soon as I got home, I got to work recreating a version of my own. Welcome to the crunchiest, tastiest baked granola bars (possibly) ever. Not only are these bars dreamy, but they’re easy to make, requiring just 9 ingredients. They also come together in less than 1 hour and don’t require a blender or food processor. These bars are somewhat similar to my Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars, only they’re more on the crispy side....
