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I think I lasted about one week, but one food I did manage to do was avoid soy. During that time, I discovered a way to prepare Asian-inspired cuisine without tamari or soy sauce. Exciting, right? Allow me to demonstrate. A local grocery store in Portland has this amazing kale “slaw” with carrots and cabbage, and I’ve basically been living off of it for the past month. It’s the easiest thing to reach into the refrigerator and grab to make quick salads, scrambles, or bowls....

Five years ago almost to this day, I published the slow cooker version of this Nihari recipe. Since then, it’s consistently been one of my most popular recipes. To be honest, I’ve often thought of improving it. (I’m always learning!) But, I dare not touch it since so many people have loved it over the years. I did update a couple things that were long overdue: Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox....

Cool things are happening, people. Cool things are happening. This easy, naturally sweetened granola requires simple methods and just 9 basic ingredients! It all starts with aquafaba, or chickpea brine, that’s been whipped until light and fluffy. This mocks egg whites, coats the granola, and helps it become crispy without any added oil! Magic. Next comes your dry ingredients. We kept things pretty classic with oats, coconut, chia seeds, and nuts....

About This Recipe Pound cake without eggs: A classic recipe made with one pound of butter, one pound of sugar, one pound of eggs, one pound of flour, and no leavening agents. But here we making eggless version, so yogurt is used instead of eggs. Plus, cake flour is used instead of regular all purpose flour to make tender crumbs. Also, leavening agents (baking powder and baking soda) are used in this eggless version to make soft, tender crumbs....

Adding grains to cakes can be tricky as it can make them dense. But millet is light and fluffy in nature, so it’s perfectly suited for adding to cakes. The things I love most about this cake: It’s naturally sweetened, quick and easy to make (1 bowl), topped with ripe summer stone fruit, and made without any refined starches. After all, it’s summer. Let’s keep things simple and delicious. Let us show you how it’s done....

My non-Indian friends would call it ‘Indian burrito’ or ‘Bombay burrito’ or ‘Indian wrap’. Learn how to make frankie at home with the step by step photos below. Veg Frankie Roll (aka Indian Burrito) This veg frankie roll is one of my favorite splurge snack recipes. Though normally I don’t make them as a snack, we actually eat them for dinner. Really this is good served any time of the day....

A buttery, flaky gluten-free pie crust is packed with creamy leeks, savory mushrooms, and fluffy eggs. It’s satisfying, undetectably dairy-free, and made with just 9 ingredients. Let’s get brunching! How to Make a Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Quiche This simple, flavorful, veggie-packed quiche begins with par-baking your favorite crust. We used our gluten-free pie crust, which is flaky and neutral in flavor, but store-bought would work well, too! Next, we sauté sliced leeks and mushrooms in vegan butter with thyme, salt, and pepper until tender with caramelized edges!...

The good thing about that is I get really good at making whatever that thing is. For instance, my favorite green smoothie. On the flip side, staying the course has its downsides as I rarely want to branch out and try something new. We’re about to change that. With a brand new year in front of us, I’m resolving to step out of my comfort zone and try new things....

We all have some foods that we hold dear to our hearts. Foods that we feel a particular ownership toward, ones we feel entitled to criticize poorly-made versions of, etc. Carrot halwa (or gajar ka halwa as I grew up calling it) is that food for me. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Two winters ago during a visit to Pakistan, I tasted fresh, homemade carrot halwa made with plump, juicy red carrots and hand-churned ghee....

The result is a nourishing vegan and gluten-free meal made with just 10 ingredients. Easy to make and packed with plant-based protein, this will become one of your go-tos! The best part? It’s adaptable to what’s in season so you can enjoy it year-round! Let us show you how it’s done! This 1-pan wonder starts with roasting your choice of veggies. For a winter variation, we went with butternut squash and red cabbage, plus red onion for sweetness....

❤️ About This Jain Chole Recipe There is a wrong belief that dishes made without onion garlic do not have flavors. If you have never tried this jain chole recipe without onion garlic, I strongly recommend you to try it once. I am sure you will fall in love with this recipe. This is my go-to chole recipe. I make at least once in two weeks as this is hubby’s most favorite....

Lauki ki kheer & Navratri vrat: As Navratri is going on, many people keep fasting during these nine days. So I thought of sharing a sweet recipe for vrat. When it comes to the vrat or fast, we do not eat bottle gourd. But many families do consume this vegetable especially in Northern side of India. if you are not aware of your family tradition, I would highly recommend please consult with your elders before making....

❤️About Mango Mastani Recipe It’s an indulgent drink that almost falls into the dessert category like falooda. Taste & Texture: it’s full of mango flavor with a sweet, rich, creamy texture. Easy: It looks there is so much going on in this mango mastani drink. But it is super easy to make with a few steps like making a milkshake and top with topping. Quick: It takes only 15 minutes to make....

These bites are sweet, zesty, and decadent and perfect for a quick snack or sweet treat after dinner. Just 6 ingredients, 15 minutes, and 1 food processor stand between you and these delicious bites! Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Orange Cardamom Energy Bites These bites are seriously simple to make! First, you’ll gather a handful of ingredients: Medjool dates – sweet dried dates provide the naturally sweetened, sticky base that tastes like caramel and supplies potassium, magnesium, and more....

Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Chinese vs South Asian Bitter Melon The first step of this recipe is to salt the bitter melon to help remove some of the bitter flavors. The Chinese variety of bitter melon is mellower in terms of its pungency, and that’s what I used in this recipe. After tasting a bite of this dish, my husband commented how it’s not as bitter as he expected....

Here I am spreading the butter, green chutney and ketchup on the bread. These all combined flavors complement well the flavor of paneer mixture. The paneer stuffing mixture is uncooked. Here grated paneer is mixed with onion, capsicum, chillies and few spice powders. There is another method for making paneer sandwich and that is cooked stuffing version, similar to the bhurji. This paneer sandwich is perfect as a breakfast. Because this can be done very quickly, perfect for busy mornings....

It’s perfect served with tortilla chips or as a topping over your favorite Mexican food like tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, taquitos, etc. The best party food around and a must-have healthy snack. What Is Pico De Gallo? Pico de gallo is an authentic Mexican salsa made with fresh vegetables (tomatoes, onion, serrano pepper, salt, lime, and cilantro). It is usually served as an appetizer or as a side with other Mexican dishes that need some fresh, bright flavors and little acidity....

The result is a savory-sweet, smoky, crispy plant-based bacon that’s SO FAST to make and perfect for adding to salads, sandwiches (hello vegan BLT), pasta, and more! Just 1 pan, 7 ingredients, and 15 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done. How to Make Shiitake Bacon How do you make mushrooms taste like bacon? It’s all about the seasonings and a method that gets them crispy and caramelized!...

Sambar powder is also known as sambar podi in the Tamil language. ❤️ About This Sambar Powder Recipe Sambar powder is an important spice blend found in most South Indian kitchens (and nowadays every Indian kitchen that loves their idli, dosa, coconut chutney, and sambar). It is prepared by roasting and grinding various spices, lentils, and dried chilies. In the olden days, people used to make a large batch that lasts for a year....

This dish is made entirely on one baking sheet — our favorite kind of dinner. Let’s do this! This 1-pan meal starts with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and cabbage, which are added to a baking sheet and drizzled with oil to help them tenderize and crisp. For flavor, we went with a blend of curry powder, garam masala, fresh ginger, onion, and garlic! Both curry powder and garam masala are Indian spice blends....