India is a country of festivals, and Holi is the second most celebrated festival in India. It is usually celebrated around March, and according to the Indian calendar it is on full moon day in the month of Falgun. This…
Sabudana is the same as tapioca pearls. It is used in fasting, for instance during observance of ekadashi, mahashivratri, and navratri. It makes for a texturized dessert that’s fun to eat. One interesting fact for any history buffs: Sabudana was…
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…
Anyone who maintains a vegetarian lifestyle probably gets asked the same question over and over again: where do you get your protein? Often, the answer is, “beans!” In fact, mung beans are among the top sources of plant-based protein out…
KANSAR: Traditional Gujarati Sweet Dish Sweet Cracked Wheat: Youth booster If youth came in a bottle, it’d fly off the shelves at every grocery store around. We’d buy it in bulk, filling out refrigerators and stuffing our pantries. There’s no doubt…
Watch a step by step video at the bottom of the recipe. Enjoy! Roti is very healthy and fulfilling. It is staple food all over India. Roti is more popular today than it ever has been before. There are numerous types of…
Green Beans 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: Easy Cooking Time: 20-25 Minutes Recipe Type: Vegan Ingredients: 2 Pounds Fresh…
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…
Recipe by Guest Chef Tushar Summer is the season for ice cream. Last February, I toured New Zealand and I was surprised to find so many different flavors of ice cream. With so many choices available, I tried a new one every…
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…
Papaya is easily available all over India and Thailand. One of my favourite salads is made with papaya. It is healthy, tasty, and adds an exotic flavour to any meal. I’d like to share my version of the traditional Indian…
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.…