Let’s take a boring plain box of cornbread and spice it up! Inspired by the flavors of handvo, a traditional Gujarati vegetable cake, this recipe is a beautiful melange of Western and Eastern cultures. So if you don’t have access to handvo flour, are a homesick college student, need a quick appetizer with chai, or…
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It’s your favorite, crisp and savory South Indian staple, with a little twist! Traditionally served for breakfast, dosa is a lentil and rice crepe that honestly can be enjoyed at any time of the day! Usually served alongside some coconut chutney and sambhar, it is one of those “feel good” Indian meals that is perfectly…
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If there is one food that stirs up so many childhood memories for me, it is this. I remember our family dinners, helping my mom toast up the pav bread buns while she mashed up the kacha keda (green plantain) to seamlessly turn the traditionally potato-based recipe Jain. Or how we’d savor our last day…
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Happy #TacoTuesday! If you are following me on Instagram, you may have caught my Instagram Live tutorial on two delicious mains: Mexican Masala Jackfruit and Tempeh “Sofritas”. Both of these recipes take less than 30 minutes to make, and is a perfect addition to any dish like tacos, burritos, pizza, salads, grain bowls or even…
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Fresh, homemade hummus has become a staple in my fridge. But since traditional flavors can get a bit monotonous, I’ve been experimenting with different ways to spice up this versatile protein-packed dip. And what better way than a little fusion cuisine! 🙂 If you’ve never tried traditional pani puri, it is probably the most savory…
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A couple of months ago, I attended the San Francisco Fancy Food Fest where I had the opportunity to discover so many new food products. One of the special exhibits revolved around foods of the future, sharing how sustainability and biodiversity trends in how we grow, produce and develop food will influence what is on store…
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Happy Diwali and Sal Mubarak to all who celebrated this week! I hope that this year brings you much love, joy, and happiness. For those who don’t know, I wanted to recap a little about Diwali, aka the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated by many Indian faiths including Jains, Hindus, and Sikhs. While each…
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Hello beautiful friends! In honor of Diwali this Thursday, October 19th, I will be posting a new Indian recipe throughout the week! Today’s recipe is… Tamarind Curried Cauliflower + Cucumber Raita This recipe makes a PERFECT side dish or appetizer for any upcoming Diwali dinner, a quick, filling lunch, or even as a filling in…
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Happy Sunday my beautiful friends! I hope that you have been enjoying the recipes from my YJA webinar on Compassionate Cooking! If you haven’t tried them yet, check them out here and here. I know it has been awhile since I’ve updated the blog, and I’m sure many of you can understand why if you…
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Rakshabandhan is around the corner, so here is a great recipe to make for your family lunch or dinner! It is a creative twist to the normal Paneer Butter Masala curry with a sweet and spicy kick! This recipe can also be made vegan by substituting extra-firm tofu for the paneer, and a non-dairy milk.…
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