Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a very versatile ingredient in all types of cuisines. They are a great vegan and vegetarian option that is full of protein and great flavors. Plus – they taste good too! I’m sharing a vegetarian chickpea curry that I make for my family many times. We usually eat this particular … Continue reading Chole (Chickpea Curry)
Sometimes the best meal is the simplest one. Some foods just ooze “comfort” and that cozy feeling of “home.” Khichdi is one of those simple Indian rice dishes that is also one of the most tasty and comforting. In a nutshell, it is basmati rice that is cooked with a bit of butter or ghee, … Continue reading Khichdi (Sticky Basmati Rice with Lentils)
For anyone who loves banana bread, but also trying to stay away from eggs in their food, this sweet treat is for you! This moist banana bread has loads of fresh sweetness from the bananas, a perfect crunch from the walnuts and a bit of decadence from the choco-chips! The combination is one of the … Continue reading Eggless Banana Bread (with Walnuts & Choco-Chips)
Paneer is an Indian version of tofu, but is made out of whole milk. It is called “curd cheese” because it is literally taking all the milk fat/curd and binding it together till it is smooth and creamy. It is separated from the whey with an acidic ingredient, like lemon or vinegar. It is a … Continue reading How To Make: Paneer (Indian Curd Cheese)
One of my family’s favorite meals to have here at our house is “Aloo Gobi” or a Cauliflower and Potato Curry. It’s really flavorful, hearty and tasty! Plus, I add peas into the curry to give it a bit of natural sweetness and more texture. The added green color from the peas makes the dish … Continue reading Cauliflower Curry (with Potatoes & Peas)
Lots of people seem to really love eating a good piece of fudge, especially from the shore areas! It seems to bring back some sense of nostalgia and childhood excitement for many. Plus, you can’t get past all those amazing fudge flavors in the stores; its almost like you can smell them in the air! … Continue reading Dried Fruit Fudge (Vegan/GF)
Can you think of any recipes or special dishes that remind you of your childhood? What were they? I used to go to the UK every summer when I was little to visit my family, especially my grandmother. Every summer she would bake these amazing little teacakes and top them with loads of rainbow sprinkles … Continue reading Fairy Cakes (Eggless)
