Chickpea flour, made from dried garbanzo beans, is a staple in Indian, Bangladesh and Pakistani cuisine. Known as gram flour or besan, it is readily available in Indian stores. Now this magic flour is gaining popularity in the western world as…
Whenever I teach vegan cooking classes, I often have a hard time coming up with a healthy dessert. That’s one reason I was so delighted to find this raw strawberry pie. It’s not only vegan, it’s gluten-free, filled with protein, and…
A Power Bowl punch for lunch is a great idea. Recently I’ve been trying out various “bowl recipes”, which is essentially real food in the easiest way: one simple bowl. The great thing about this recipe is that you only…
Green Beans are an everyday staple in my household. We cook it almost once a week. Green beans are also called Fansi Nu Shaak. Cooking Difficulty Level: EasyCooking Time: 20-25 MinutesRecipe Type: Vegan Ingredients: 2 Pounds Fresh Green Beans 2 Tablespoons…
Khichdi Khichdi is a one skillet meal. It is one of the most popular comfort foods in India and even here in the US, khichadi is an ideal meal at any time. After a long trip or a hectic weekend, Khichdi is…
Sabudana Na Vada Sabudana is the Indian term for tapioca. Sabudana Na Vada is a dish traditionally eaten on days when a person is fasting from grains since it uses potatoes and rice flour instead of wheat flour. However, it…
Ridge Gourd Chutney No meal is complete without chutney. It is a must-have condiment tantalizing to the taste buds and packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Chutney tastes very good with meals or you can use it as a sandwich spread.…
Rice dishes are popular all over the world, especially in Asia where the rice is flavorful and aromatic. In India, Basmati Rice is famous for its long grain kernels. This recipe is made with basmati rice, but any kind will…
Vegan Vegetable Pancake This recipe is a quick fix for my lunch and daily portion of protein. Recently I joined a LEAF program in our community. I was very impressed with volunteers and their effort to help other people to live healthy lifestyle by watching their food…
Traditional Sweet Dish Boondi Boondi has a special imprint on each of us, especially the immigrants from India. This dessert is present at all the famous celebrations. Boondi reminds me of our pilgrimage site in Palitana, India. After we returned from…
Homemade Soy Yogurt My friend Debbie is a huge believer in plant-based foods. As a Vegan, she was missing probiotics in her diet. When she found out about my blog she requested I make Pure soy yogurt at home. Supermarkets have many flavors,…
Chana dal is also known as Bengal gram dal. Dals are the staples in Indian meals. It is very inexpensive and easy to cook once you get the hands on. Dals are an easy way of infusing proteins, fibre and…