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Bring on the asparagus and peas and all things green, I say! Also, let’s make soup, shall we? This simple spring soup includes two of my all time favorite vegetables: asparagus and peas! Sautéed garlic and shallot add depth of flavor while almond milk makes it oh so creamy. Two optional finishing touches? Nutritional yeast for a cheesy, garlicky punch, and lemon juice for a bright finish. I could just drink this soup it’s so green and gorgeous....

I am sharing the authentic recipe where dal makhani is slow-simmered to get the best flavors. Also, sharing all the tips and tricks to perfect them. ❤️ What Is dal makhani? Dal makhani is a popular North Indian dish made with black lentils, lots of butter, cream and it is mildly spiced. It is one of the popular lentil dishes that you’ll find in any North Indian restaurant or dhaba (roadside stalls)....

❤️ You’ll Love This Dal Palak Recipe It’s simple yet super delicious. Even though this moong dal palak is made with minimal spices unlike other dal recipes (like toor dal, dal tadka, dal fry), it is packed with flavors. Quick to make: gets ready in 30 minutes only. You can pack moong dal palak into the lunch box with plain basmati rice in a separate container. Meal prep friendly: make a big batch and have it for a lunch too or freeze it for later....

Authentic, baked, vegan, gluten-free cheesecake! And it tastes like real, true cheesecake (no lie)! I’m so happy I could dance (and I totally did). If you’ve followed the blog for a while now, you know I have a thing for cheesecake: 7-ingredient Vegan CheesecakePeanut Butter Cup CheesecakeNo-Bake Chocolate CheesecakePumpkin CheesecakeWhite Chocolate Lemon Cheesecake Hubba. I love all of these recipes, but they’re all raw and leave me partially unsatisfied when I’m craving a real, true baked cheesecake....

Origins of Salsa Salsa is thought to have originated in Central America from the Incas, Aztecs, and Mayans. It dates as far back as the 1500s, when it was used as a condiment to add flavor and spice. In the early 1900s, salsa’s popularity spread beyond Mexico and Central America, and it began to be commercially manufactured. Many variations exist, including salsa roja, verde, criolla, and more. And though we’re not sure when or how mango and salsa got married, we’re all for it!...

Is anyone else a sucker for fall? Chilly mornings, sunny afternoons, cozy food, good TV shows return. I mean, what’s not to love? Let’s celebrate with a healthier, homemade take on pumpkin spice lattes. Yes, let’s. This “PSL” is dreamy yet simple to make, requiring just 1 pot, simple ingredients, and 10 minutes to prepare. It took quite a bit of testing to get it just right because spices are tricky to nail....

How dare I? How could I? I know. Shame, shame. But I realized this recently and am excited to fill the void with this EASY, 10-minute Red Tomato Salsa! Let’s do it! Origins of Salsa Salsa is thought to have originated in Central America from the Incas, Aztecs, and Mayans. It dates back as far as the 1500s where it was used as a condiment to add flavor and spice....

If you take a look at the ingredients of ranch dressing at the store, you’ll notice lots of dairy, processed oils, and other not-so-fresh ingredients. Let’s fix that and make our own! This 10-ingredient, 1-bowl recipe is made with items you likely already have on hand: cashews, lemon, spices, vinegar, and herbs. It starts with soaked cashews for the ultimate creamy base. We tested hemp seeds but found their flavor a little overpowering....

❤️ You’ll Love This Eggless Banana Pancakes Healthy: Instead of using all purpose flour, we are using white whole wheat flour (or chapati atta) to make it healthy. Plus, the addition of almond butter adds some protein. Naturally sweet: No need to add any sugar to this eggless banana pancakes batter. The sweetness comes from the ripe bananas. Egg-free: These banana pancakes are made without eggs just like my other breakfast/brunch recipes eggless waffles, eggless pancakes, and eggless cinnamon rolls....

These tortillas are my new go-to for wraps and the like, and make a perfect tostada base when toasted up and seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. Origins of Tostadas The history of tostadas is a bit of a mystery, but they are a popular dish in Mexico and beyond! They may have been created as a way to extend the shelf life of tortillas. Our version is inspired by the concept of delicious toppings on a toasty tortilla....

This bread is perfectly fluffy, light, and flavorful, and preparation is about as simple as it gets: Mix wet ingredients in a mixing bowl, add dry ingredients, stir, roll out, and pan fry. That’s it! The whole process happens in 1 bowl in ~20 minutes. Fresh, fluffy gluten-free bread perfect for wraps, dips, snacking, and more! Let us show you how it’s done. Origins of Flatbread In its simplest form, flatbread is an unleavened (a....

What Is Gond? Gond, known as edible gum, is a natural resin obtained from the sap of certain trees, particularly the Acacia species like Acacia senegal and Acacia arabica. The sap dries into small, translucent crystals or tears. Gond is primarily used in Indian cooking for its health benefits and culinary properties. There are two main types of gond: In different languages, these gums have various names. For instance, Gundar in Gujarati and Dink in Marathi....

❤️ You’ll Love This Kalakand Recipe This is the instant version of kalakand recipe without compromising the taste. The traditional method of making kalakand recipe is very time-consuming where milk is simmered for hours till it gets thick and then alum (phitkari) is added to get the grainy texture. And then again simmered after adding sugar until it gets barfi consistency. Unlike the traditional method, this instant kalakand sweet comes together in 20 minutes only....

Lobia is a Hindi term for black eyed peas. It is also called chawli in Marathi, Chora in Gujarati, and Rongi in Punjabi. ❤️About This Lobia Recipe Taste & Texture: Medium spicy (adjustable), typical North Indian style onion-tomato gravy with soft, tender, perfectly cooked black eyed peas. On-pot recipe: This black eyed peas curry is made in Instant pot from start to finish. A few years ago, I used to make this lobia recipe on the stove top where I boil beans in a stovetop pressure cooker, make gravy in a pan, and combine both just like this rajma recipe....

I have sautéed the grated mooli with some spices for stuffing. But I remember, my mom makes mooli paratha recipe without cooking it. She first squeeze all the water then mix few spices like chili powder, chaat masala, garam masala, chopped chilies and coriander leaves. her stuffing mixture is ready. You can try it this way too. either way it tastes fabulous. If you have radish leaves then chop up and use in the recipe....

This quick and easy granola is perfect with milk, yogurt, or just by the handful, friends. Bonus? Just 10 ingredients required! Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Peanut Butter Cookie Granola It all starts with a sweet, sticky, peanutty mixture made by blending peanut butter, maple syrup, dates, melted vegan butter, vanilla, and salt in a food processor. The indulgent combo ensures serious cookie vibes! Then it’s on to the “I can eat this for breakfast” stuff....

You guys loved my 3-ingredient peanut butter mousse, which acts as the filling for these dreamy, chilled 5-ingredient peanut butter cups. I’ve made peanut butter cup pie, peanut butter cup pancakes, peanut butter M&Ms, and peanut butter eggs before, but this takes my chocolate-peanut butter obsession to a whole new level. It starts with a dark chocolate shell, which is chilled before getting plumped up with coconut whipped cream infused with salted, natural peanut butter and a little powdered sugar....

❤️Why I Love This Peda Recipe You’ll need 5 ingredients only (3 are main + 2 flavoring). In the step by step photos of making milk peda recipe, I have used microwave. Though you can cook on stovetop (detailes mentioned below). It takes only 3-4 minutes of cooking time. Then few minutes to let it cool down to touch and few minutes to shape them. So in total (from start to finish) you will need only 10 minutes to make peda....

I view stir-fries as the easiest, tastiest way to use up whatever produce you have on hand. Just serve over quinoa or brown rice and you have a seriously hearty, vegetable-packed, nutritious meal. When I want something super hearty, I look no further than portobello mushrooms. Can I tell you a secret? My absolute favorite portobello mushroom recipe at the moment is our Balsamic Portobello Burgers. Think juicy portobello burgers with a creamy vegan garlic aioli sauce....