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All in vegetarian
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!
Pumpkin kale lasagna makes a warm pot of autumn dinner delight. This vegetarian lasagna recipe is made with baked cinderella pumpkin, stir fried kale, and warm gooey bechamel sauce.
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!
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!
Dal fry is a hearty Indian lentil recipe often served in the restaurants of Mumbai. It is such a delightful comfort food, is vegan, and everything fabulous. It is my goto to beat Monday blues.
Upma is a highly loved south Indian breakfast recipe made of semolina, and flavoured with turmeric, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Indians prefer it with a dollop of freshly prepared coconut chutney by the side.
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!
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!
Paneer, or cottage cheese is a very accessible ingredient in India. It is a type of white cheese which is unsalted in nature, separated from milk using pantry based acidic ingredients like lemon juice, or vinegar, and doesn’t melt upon heating. Indians love adding paneer to vegetarian curries, and store bought paneer often comes in with the relief of not preparing vegetables for meals. Just cut the paneer in cubes, and leave it in a gravy of your choice! Since paneer is made from milk, one would find almost all the nutritional properties if milk preserved after the separation process. It is rich in calcium, and iron, and provide ample energy for its mass.
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
Palak tofu, a healthy recipe with tofu dipped in a deliciously green spinach based gravy.
