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,…
One of the most popular achars (pickles) is a lemon pickle. I have seen my mom make various achars/pickles and enjoyed them when I was young. Recently I learned that lemons are highly alkaline and good for digestion. So my taste buds prompted…
Indian legumes/lentils are the best plant protein sources for vegans This staple dish from India is easy to make with little planning. It is not only satisfying but heart healthy and very low in glycemic index. I am sure you…
I love my Indian rice pudding which is made with cow’s milk. I was under the impression that pudding without the cow’s milk will be no pudding at all. To my surprise, when my friend Debbie served me silken tofu…
Split Chick pea with coconut chutney Originally this recipe is from south India. This chutney is popular with dosa, idli and mendu vada and many more dishes. In South India where coconut is very easily available and very refreshing to taste.…
Yummy Sugar Free Date Rolls It is always a challenge to eat well-balanced snacks all the time. This snack provides a great way to incorporate fiber high in protein and it is sugar-free. Variations can be numerous and good…
Rose Flavored Chia Drink Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 tsp. chia seeds 3 tbsp. water to soak chia seeds 3 chopped fresh strawberries 1 tsp. rose syrup 3 tsp. rose water 1-cup milk soy/almond/hemp Ice cubes Ice cream of your choice…
Quick and Easy vegan Cauliflower, potatoes Curry/Subji This Indian traditional recipe is full of fiber and infused with cumin, turmeric and chili flavors. Ingredients: 2 cup washed and cut cauliflower florets small 1 cup washed and cut potatoes cubes 1/2…
Healthy Grains: Millet Roti Recently when I was visiting Tampa, Florida I had a experience of watching hands on “How to Make Bajra – (Black millet) Roti old fashioned way.” Healthy, Gluten Free, and Vegan! Millet roti is healthy, gluten free,…