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…
My family and I love cheesecake, but it is impossible to find one without eggs in the supermarket. So I created a eggless cheesecake for me and my family to enjoy! Prep time : 20 minutes Bake time: 30 minutes Ingredients:…
I’m not usually a big fan of cold appetizers or soups, but once I tasted these cold spring rolls in a new Thai restaurant, I instantly became a fan. So I invited my fellow foodie, Phung Li, to try this recipe with…
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…
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…
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…