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We set off to make some veggie burger the other evening with thai infused flavours. We had a bit of everything in this burger, which made it super special. We had fresh thai flavors from the lemongrass, intense fragrance induced by mushrooms and the red chili kick for that satisfying feeling. It was one happy evening to recall with my happy family!
How can we ever say no to a vegetarian burger made out of paneer and chickpea? It was crunchy, packed with loads of amazing flavours, and everything that would make us happy over a good meal with family and friends!
White poppy seeds, or posto, as they call it in my hometown, is usually prepared with potatoes and ridge gourd and its flavor is kept intact in preparations by staying away from additional spices. I used up the zucchini at hand and wasn’t disappointed. I might be also guilty of adding a tad bit of spice to my version, because I like it that way!
After coming to the Netherlands, jackfruit was not something that I frequently encountered in grocery stores, maybe once or twice I sighted something like-it in Asian supermarkets and very quickly I came to the realisation that it was a similar looking cousin durian and not really the jackfruit that I knew, oops! It was not too long ago that I came across a tin of preserved jackfruit in the Asian supermarket and I was quite curious to try my luck with that. The advantage of buying a tinned jackfruit in brine is largely that I don't have to to go through all the hassle of chopping and cleaning one, but nothing can really substitute the flavour of a fresh homegrown jackfruit. I think until I figure out where exactly jackfruit is sold fresh out here, and master the craft of chopping it up, the tins are going to be my buddies!
This green iced tea is made of dry violets, yes edible flowers! The recipe itself took me 5 minutes but the flavours were so divine!
This version of stuffed capsicum is healthy, hearty, and is filled with a flavourful mix of rice and minced lamb. The oven based recipe can also be steamed.
The recipe for this chocolate cake contains no eggs. Yes, it is absolutely vegetarian, an easy crowd pleaser!
Vegan burger patties are amazingly hearty for a weeknight meal. These can also be made ahead and frozen to be later served as an easy and quick weeknight dinner.
Curd rice is a classic south indian rice recipe with yoghurt and flavorful blend of seeds and curry leaves for tempering. Ideal for a warm summer's evening, this dinner recipe cannot get any easier and not the conventional spicy Indian meal!
Chocolate cake is my favorite type of cake. Since the usual recipes are thick on sugar and icing, I set myself to bake a healthy chocolate cake by using dates and berries to sweeten the cake. Since I wasn't going for a specific frosting on my cake, we simply dusted some icing sugar to enjoy it!
Chicken biriyani, a classic Indian rice and chicken dish prepared in layers of chicken curry and rice. The recipe originally takes a lot of time and is slow cooked, but this recipe maintains the flavours while cutting down the time in fourth. Bon apetit!
Buta dali is a classic celebratory recipe in Oriya households. The lentil recipe includes everything nutritious and healthy, from raw papaya, to wholesome lentils, and the essential turmeric.
Turmeric milk, or golden milk is a warm cup of healthy milk based drink with turmeric infused into it.
Blueberry is such a classic and all year round berry. I love that they quite always are sweet, don't mess up one's hands or clothes, and adapt very easily into every recipe. We mostly consume blueberries with some Greek yogurt for dessert, or as a compote with pancakes or yogurt (again!), or just good 'ol fluffy blueberry pancakes, or smoothies, hmmm this list doesn't end. Despite these choices, I realized we never made any blueberry infused drink at home. I typically stay away from infusing things that can be consumed just like that, so I chose to puree it into a lemonade, and to sweeten it, we used some of the elderflower cordial we have been enjoying for a while now. All in all, it made for the perfect after-work refreshment for us!
With porridge, it comes down to some really humble ingredients and is one of those things, the taste of which totally relies on one's imagination. I think what makes each recipe special is the story behind it, and the stories one shares while having it. I for some reason felt wintery on the morning that we had this one, typical Dutch summers I would say :P Since it is the season of sweet fruits, and wild peaches are aplenty at the farmer's market, I put together this bowl of pure joy for our breakfast with some of the nicest wild peaches that I have ever had! I hope you enjoy the recipe, bon appetit!
Who can say no to a carrot cake?! If I had it my way I would eat one everyday however the traditional recipes are often heavy for daily consumption. This recipe substitutes everything that could make me guilty everyday while retaining the flavors. Whole wheat, low sugar, and olive oil goe into this fluffy and healthy carrot cake recipe. Enjoy!
A quick cinnamon granola recipe for those lazy weekend mornings. Made in under 20 minutes, these leave the home smelling like a bakery!
An East meets West summer salad with grilled vegetables, tandoori style grilled chicken, and a mint and yogurt dressing. Healthy and delicious!
A vegetarian burger recipe inspired by Jamie's Italian menu. The burger patty is made of soya beans and chickpea and constructed with balsamic onion, feta cheese, fennel and beet slaw, and a pickled onion!
A colorful grilled vegetable salad bowl and yoghurt tahini dressing
