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Crispy Vegetable Pakora Ahhhh Pakoras. Nothing can deter us from these little morsels of joy. They’re the 2nd most popular Iftar recipe (right after Fruit Chaat) and standard protocol for comfort on rainy days. It’s as if their crunch and warmth must accompany the chill of rain, alongside steaming cups of Chai. I thought I was somewhat disconnected from this cultural rain-Pakora phenomenon until I was driving home one day and it started raining....

This super satisfying and delicious dal is made with toor dal (split pigeon peas) and it is cooked with Punjabi onion tomato masala and spices. What Is Dal Fry? dal=split lentils and fry=saute (in typical Indian terms). Technically fry means something deep or shallow fried in the oil. But that is not the case here, nothing is fried here. Here onion and tomato are sauteed in the oil and this process is called ‘frying onion tomato’ in the typical Indian language....

Inspired by our Easy Vegan Protein Bars, this chocolaty version is rich enough to satisfy that post-meal sweet tooth but balanced enough to enjoy as a healthier snack. Needless to say, we’re thrilled with the result! Let’s make bars! What is Amaranth? Amaranth is a pseudograin, which means it’s technically a seed but can be cooked and used similarly to other grains. It was considered a “super grain” by the Aztecs who saw it as a nutritious option for infants and found it provided enough strength for soldiers!...

Date-Sweetened Avocado Chocolate Mousse It’s not often you find a quick and easy, decadent dessert that is completely guilt-free. And if it involves chocolate, you must take advantage. The thing that makes this mousse different is that it’s sweetened with a date along with the sweetness from your dark chocolate or chocolate chips. Avocado in Chocolate Mousse? Yes, this is the perfect way to give life to a couple ripening avocados....

❤️ About This Dry Aloo Matar Recipe Quick meal: You can make this dry aloo matar in 15 minutes and serve it with phulka roti or any dal-chawal. Lunch-box friendly: You can make a day before or early in the morning for your office lunch box. Taste: It is medium spicy with a slightly tangy flavor from tomatoes and amchur. Texture: It is a semi-dry kind of sabzi if you eat it within 5-10 minutes of making it....

I suppose since it’s the mark of a new year, we should ask if you have any resolutions yet? Besides knocking out a print cookbook (!!!) I don’t think we have anything set in stone. But, I can never shake the idea of January being a “blank slate” month for my diet. If you’re like us, the new year always seems like a good time to reconsider eating habits. So we decided to make you a little gift....

Yeah, right. Vegan cheese to the rescue! This recipe is a reader request, and I’m so glad I gave it a try. Vegan cheese has somewhat eluded me since going completely dairy-free. And to be honest, I’m perfectly content with all my dairy-free alternatives, especially now that I have a trusty Vegan Parmesan Cheese recipe (which I put on practically everything these days). But there is something to be said for a soft cheese....

While developing a new curry recipe, we were craving that fluffy, restaurant-style rice and got to testing! The result is our EASY, inspired version of jeera rice made with just 4 ingredients. Let us show you how it’s done! What is Jeera Rice? Jeera is a Hindi word derived from a Sanskrit word meaning cumin seeds. In its simplest sense, jeera rice (also called Jeera Bhaat) is rice with cumin seeds....

These shells were my first attempt and they came out a supreme success. I actually just had the leftovers for lunch and grinned the whole time I shoveled them in. I couldn’t believe how rich and satisfying they were with no cheese. Bonus: I couldn’t even detect tofu. Win! Origins of Pasta Fresh pasta has been enthusiastically enjoyed in Italy for thousands of years. But who actually invented it? The answer is debated!...

Let us show you how easy it is to make this 6-ingredient, 1-blender, naturally-sweetened vegan eggnog, perfect for the holidays and beyond! What is Eggnog? Eggnog is a rich, seasonal beverage traditionally made with eggs, milk, sugar, nutmeg, and bourbon. Our version, however, is a little different. It’s made with a blend of creamy dairy-free milks — we love cashew, almond, and coconut. And it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and subtly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg....

A chocolate lovers dream come true! They’re so easy to make and perfectly delicious. Watch how I make them in this quick video. There are many different types of brownies with different textures. Everyone has their preference. To make it clear, it is not a dense fudgy brownie. It is more like a tender, gooey, fudgy brownies. You can see it in the pic below. I have tried so many eggless brownie recipes, and I have failed so many times....

Time for a new vegan mac ‘n’ cheese recipe (because, delicious), and a new recipe VIDEO! Be stoked. Origins of Mac ‘n’ Cheese Mac ‘n’ cheese is the ultimate comfort food! But where did it come from? It’s believed that the earliest written recipe for a dish resembling mac ‘n’ cheese comes from a 14th century cookbook. The dish (named de lasanis) was made with squares of pasta layered with cheese....

Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Pizza naturally induces happiness, and this homemade Tandoori Chicken Pizza is next-level blissful. What is it about pizza that evokes such feelings? Well first: there’s bread – the backbone of many a satisfying meal. Two: cheese. Need I say more? Three: the sauce. Fresh, bursting with flavor. It’s the last and essential element that elevates bread and cheese, giving pizza its well-deserved stature....

What is Onion Tomato Masala? As the name says, it is made of onions, tomatoes. Along with that ginger, garlic, green chilies, and few spice powders are added. This is also known as basic onion tomato gravy. Many Indian recipes (especially North Indian) call for sauteed onion, tomato with ginger garlic paste. To get the best authentic taste, for every recipe one need to saute chopped onion, ginger, garlic first till it becomes brown....

It’s the perfect simple side to pair with your favorite protein + roasted veggies…or for brightening up heavier meals. Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Kale Apple Slaw This simple kale apple slaw is made in just 1 bowl! It starts with the zippy Dijon vinaigrette made by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, shallot, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. To that same bowl, we add thinly sliced kale and apples and toss them with the dressing....

❤️ You’ll Love This Amrakhand Recipe Traditional Method Vs Instant: Traditionally, the water is strained from the plain yogurt by tying in a muslin cloth. Then thick yogurt (aka chakka or hung curd) is mixed with sugar, saffron, cardamom and mango pulp to make mango shrikhand. To make an instant version, simply use greek yogurt instead of straining the plain yogurt. The instant method will take just 5 minutes of mixing and amrakhand is ready....

It’s delicious alongside tofu, fish, or falafel wraps for an easy spring or summer meal. Let us show you how it’s done! This VIBRANT, throw-it-all-in-a-bowl salad features crunchy cucumbers, sweet ripe tomatoes, aromatic red onion, fresh mint, and chickpeas. Optional vegan feta crumbles or kalamata olives add a salty touch. It gets tossed in a simple lemon, olive oil, balsamic dressing and is seasoned with salt and pepper! And that’s it....

Baked to perfection, it’s a bubbly, saucy, tart-sweet, crisp dream. Dare I say it’s my new favorite crisp?! Plus, just 45 minutes and 10 ingredients required! Let us show you how it’s done. To start, tart cranberries are tossed with orange zest and juice and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Then the filling is topped with an oat and coconut sugar-sweetened streusel topping studded with rolled oats for a wholesome crunch....

Spinach is one of our favorite greens. I do make spinach recipes very often during the winter season. As you know that spinach is very healthy and nutritious. Actually spinach is very bland, but if it is cooked properly and combined with other ingredients properly then it tastes fantastic. Trust me, try any one of my spinach gravy recipes (aloo palak, palak paneer, chana palak, corn palak), you will sure love the spinach....

Other than making as a weeknight dinner, this can be packed into kids’ or adult’s lunch box. It’s easy to make and call for basic ingredients. Another good thing about this paneer fried rice gets ready in a jiffy. Perfect for this busy mornings. Keep the cooked rice ready in the fridge and whip up the dish in no time. I am sure you and your family will love this protein-packed, hearty, filling paneer fried rice recipe as much as we do....