Category Vegan

Handvo – Masala Loaf

In 1976 when I came to America, I always remembered food from back home. One item was spicy Handvo.  There wasn’t a local Indian Grocery Store, so I created this version which has the same taste I crave.  Currently, handvo mix is readily…

Spring Salad

This salad is must at my Thanksgiving dinner.  I had a family reunion at my place and this salad was a big hit. My daughter tried to make it and she said it came out exactly perfect. Ingredients: 1    Bag Ready…

Mixed Vegetable Soup

Preparation Time: 10 MinutesCooking Time: 25 MinutesServes: 4-5 Ingredients: 3-4 Tomatoes 3-4 Carrots 1    Cup Cut Snake Gourd 1    Red Bell Pepper Few Broccoli Florets 1    Small Ginger Piece 1    Tsp Cumin Seeds 1    TBsp Cumin & Coriander Powder Cilantro…

Biscuits with Caraway Seeds

Biscuits  are fun to eat. They go well with afternoon tea.  These are easy to make and very tasty! Cooking Preparation Time: 15 MinutesBake Time: 1 and 1/2 HoursServes: 20-25 pieces Ingredients: 3    Cups Bisquick Mix 1    Cup All Purpose Flour…

Spring Rolls with Vegetables

This is a fun recipe which sounds complicated, but it’s easy to make and fun to serve. Serves: 14 pieces Ingredients: KG Pastry (Spring Roll Pastry) 2    Cups Shredded Cabbage 1    Cup Shredded Carrot 1    Cup Juvenile Green Beans 1/4 Cup…

Udad Dal – Split Udad Beans

This dal is high in protein and is a must in Northern India. Cooking Preparation Time: 10 MinutesCooking Time: 30 MinutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 1    Cup Udad Dal 5    Cups Water 1    TBsp Oil 1    Tsp Cumin Seeds 1/4 Tsp Turmeric 1/2…

Tomato Jam

Recently, my friend, Sapna Lulla, gave me a jar of tomato jam.  I enjoyed it very much with bread, thepla and with meals as well. What a nice way to treat a friend!  I thought I should share her recipe with…

Healthy Harvest Noodles

Cooking Preparation Time:  25 Minutes Serves: 2-3 Ingredients: 1/2 Box Ronzoni Whole Wheat Pasta 2    Cups Cabbage, shredded 1    Cup Spring Onion, chopped 2    TBsp Ginger, grated Salt to taste 1    Tsp Garlic 2    Tsp Chili Garlic Sauce Soy Sauce…

Jonathan’s Impressive Salad

I am a big fan of healthy eating. As a vegetarian, I see how hard it is to get proper nutrition and I wonder how the next generation copes to maintain healthy food habits. To my astonishment, I was impressed with…

Tomato Sandwich

This sandwich is quick fix for my mid-day hunger.  It is easy to make. I get very good use out of leftover bread and cheese. Cooking Preparation Time: 20 MinutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 1    Loaf of Sourdough Bread Fresh Basil Leaves,…

Indian Style Cabbage Stir Fry

This recipe is pan-fried, healthy and quick. You may also use shredded carrots and bell peppers.  Cabbage is high in Omega-3’s. Preparation Time: 20 MinutesServes: 2-4 Ingredients: 2    Cups Cabbage, shredded 1    Cup Peas, frozen 1    Cup Potato, cut in small cubes…

Lentil Soup

Winter is here and it has started snowing already which reminds me of healthy, hearty and warm lentil soup. Lentils are low on the glycemic index which means they cause the sugar level in the blood to stay the same. Because…