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Cilantro Pistachio Pesto Hummus
Bringing this recipe after a long hiatus not because I wasn’t cooking or trying new recipes but was too caught up to pen them down. I hope with this one my journey restarts with much fervour. The classic hummus has become a regular in my house and so , I’ve tried a...
Spinach dip
This is an absolutely quick and easy dip for a last minute snack or sudden guests landing up. Ingredients :- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 3-4 cloves garlic 1/4 th cup feta cheese 1 tsp oregano 2-3 dry red chillies Method :- Wash the spinach leaves well and blend...
Zucchini and Eggplant Bruschetta
For a recent party at home, Bruschetta was on my menu but I realised that I didn’t want to serve the classic tomato and basil one. I wanted something different.. I then created this Bruschetta recipe with my fingers crossed, hoping it turns out the way I imagined it...
Harissa Cottage Cheese Wrap
This is a Mediterranean inspired dish loaded with a tangy homemade Harissa sauce. Harissa is a popular condiment, often used in Mediterranean meat preparations but goes very well with cottage cheese and veggies also. I have used home made whole wheat tortillas but...
Chia Seeds Pudding
It’s that time of the year, when strawberries are flooding the stores and great time to make desserts, with them. Today I ditched the quintessential strawberries and cream and made an absolutely healthy dessert which is easy and quick to make. Even better is that,...
Almond Flour Pudding
This custard like almond flour pudding, is a delicious Turkish recipe which is so easy to make. All you need to do is to whisk all the ingredients together and boil. It is gluten free and and healthy , as I have tweaked the recipe a bit , by using coconut palm sugar....
Ragi Cake With Dry Fruits
These days , we see more and more of cakes with loads of creamy toppings, fondant, ganache and a whole lot of unhealthy stuff . Why not cut the crap and have a simple light and healthy cake which can be had any time of the day. Millets have got their share of...
Moist Honey Cake
This is a super soft and moist cake , with the rich flavour of honey. Honey and coffee , also give it a deep golden colour. I quite often bake it and refrigerate it, which enhances its flavour and can then be served at room temperature. I have also tried to steam ,...
Paneer Tikka In Banana Leaf
The quintessential paneer tikka is grilled directly on a pan or in the clay oven . I have always seen fish being steamed in a banana leaf but being vegetarians that is ruled out for my family . We have a lot of banana trees in my backyard and I always to wanted to use...
Tandoori Potatoes And Pesto Mushrooms
When the weather starts to cool down and the outdoors are more welcoming, then it’s time for a barbecue. Being a vegetarian, I love to explore, a whole lot of options that are out there to cook on the grill. We all love mushrooms and when marinated in a basil pesto...
Cannelloni In Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce
Trying out Cannelloni , has been on my mind for the longest time but could get hold of the pasta shells . I have tried to replace the pasta with thin whole wheat pancakes and they have turned out really soft and the baking time also reduces considerably. The filling...
CABBAGE SALAD
This recipe has been passed on to me by a very dear family friend and I’m grateful to her for sharing it with me. The humble cabbage is converted to this next level , tangy salad. It’s an absolutely fantastic recipe and has always garnered a lot of praise , every...
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
One look at these airy, moist and tender blue berry muffins will not reveal that they are a hundred percent whole wheat. Even better is the fact that, the sugar in it can be substituted with the same amount of any other sweetener and the result is the same. It is...
Balsamic Potatoes
I have been intrigued by this recipe for a while and when I actually tried it , it has become , an absolute favourite of mine ! These potatoes have a lot flavour and a tangy sweetness from the balsamic vinegar. The herb used here is fresh basil but thyme or rosemary...
Mushroom Stuffed Semolina Buns
Baking with semolina has always been on the cards but baking just plain rolls or buns was not exciting. Semolina is rich in protein, fiber, and B vitamins and Semolina flour has more flavour and protein than white flour . The flour can be made by just blitzing the...
Whole Wheat Garlic Bread
My son was craving the Dominoes garlic bread and since there’s no way to order it to where we are, I decided to try it out myself. It turned out to be so delicious that my son has decided to never order again. The trick is the hydration of the dough and once one gets...
Zucchini and Baked Beans soup
It’s lock down time and all of us have been at home , with good food being a major source of comfort and when groceries are not so easy to get , one has to make do with what’s there in the pantry. While baking a whole wheat focaccia recently, I decided to have a soup...
Whole Wheat Ravioli Stuffed with Butternut Squash & Green Peas in a Coriander Pesto Sauce
Someone recently sent me a fresh, golden butternut squash and the first thing that came to my mind was ravioli. To add a different texture to the filling I decided to add some boiled crushed green peas. I did not purée the green peas as it would give a pasty texture...
Savoury Whole Wheat Flour Pancakes with Mango Salsa
Creating a savoury pancake dish had always been on my mind but could not think of a sauce to go with it. But when a mango salsa came to my mind , it seemed like a perfect match. This dish is loaded with the freshness of vegetables and packed with lots of flavour. The...
Cottage cheese and bell pepper florets
Kebabs from any vegetarian source are a great favourite of mine and hence this creation. With a lot of cottage cheese sitting in my refrigerator, I wanted to move away from the stereotypical paneer tikka and create something new. The bell peppers here add the crunch...
Bengali Cholar dal
In these difficult times of a wold over lock down, simple food cooked well gives a lot of comfort. This form of yellow split pea lentils is made in the eastern state of West Bengal , India . I have learnt this recipe from a close friend as my husband absolutely loves...
Mushroom Galouti kebabs
The versatility of mushrooms is brought out in these succulent, mouth melting kebabs which are relatively easy to make. These can be had as a snack but I prefer them as a starter . If you want to make a meal out of them , then just use them as a filling for a wrap...
Spaghetti and veg balls in curry
This recipe is my Indian , vegetarian version of spaghetti with meat balls and although it is a bit time consuming, it turned out to be super delicious. I made a stuffed chilli , on the side , but it is totally optional. The chillies used are the non pungent ones and...
Coffee walnut cake
A hot cup of English breakfast tea and a warm moist tea time cake , is my idea of a perfect Sunday evening. This cake is a perfect blend of the warm flavour of strong coffee and the goodness of walnuts and the perfect recipe for those , like me , who are not ones for...
Veg food in Russia
My recent trip to Russia started with a lot of apprehension about the availability of vegetarian food in Russia, which is predominantly a meat eating country. I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of vegetarian food that was available. I wouldn't say that we were...
Brazilian cheese bread
Recently, I learnt, from my son, about this amazing bread he ate , made by his Brazilian friend. He was raving so much about this bread, called Pao de Queijo, that I absolutely wanted to find out how it's made and what it looks like. After some research, I came across...
Fruit custard with steamed meringue
Custard with fruits is a very common dessert which is light and easy on calories and a vanilla flavoured custard goes well with all kinds of fruits. The most common variation of custard and fruits is , the trifle pudding. Some time back , I came across this recipe in...
Pinwheel Samosas
It's festival time and a time for great treats too! One of the most popular street foods in India is the Samosa. There are many variations of the filling, that goes into the samosa but the dough for the outer shell is the same. The samosa is crisp on the outside and...
TRAVEL DIARIES
Traveling around the world is another one of my passions and it goes without saying that food is an integral part of it. Being a vegetarian has its own challenges and here I want to add my stories of my quest for vegetarian food, through my travels. We are here in...
APPLE CRUMBLE
I wanted to start my blog with this recipe because my boys absolutely love it. So boyz this one’s for you guys.. This is a fairly simple recipe and can be made with many variations. I always pick the soft variety of apples which cook easily and come together , rather...
STUFFED EGGPLANT- ANDHRA STYLE
Having been married into an Andhra family has enriched my cooking knowledge with a whole amazing world of tastes and techniques. My father in law has been my mentor and this recipe has been developed with his help. In fact the plating of this dish , has been designed...
QUINOA PASTA IN PESTO AND WHITE SAUCE
Today I had some left over basil pesto sauce in my refrigerator but it wasn’t enough to make a whole pasta dish. I then put my thinking caps on and decided to mix a white cheese sauce with the basil pesto . The end result was a yummy creamy pesto pasta. This is a good...
Deviled Eggs
This recipe is for all those who love eggs and I’m one of them. Eggs are all day food for me and love their versatility . There are innumerable recipes one can dish out from eggs which can be savoury or sweet. This one tops the list of my favourite recipes of egg....
Rawa Dhokla
A very simple and wholesome snack. Whenever I have people over for tea , this is a quick option along with other snacks. We always have left over curd in the refrigerator and if sour, it would be perfect for this recipe. Ingredients: Rawa 1 cup Curd 1 cup Oil 4 tsp...
Quinoa and oats bread with roasted bell pepper sauce
Woah !!! What a long break from writing this blog and I missed it so much . Destiny always has plans for us. Well in this break I’ve learnt about a lot of healthy ingredients and I’m trying to incorporate them in my cooking. Recently at a fancy grocery store I picked...
Whole wheat dinner rolls
The aroma of freshly baked bread is simply divine and when you know that it’s home made and healthy , it’s the icing on the cake. These dinner rolls can just be eaten warm with butter or you can use them to make home made burgers. My favourite is a veggie patty in the...
Whole wheat focaccia bread
Focaccia is such a delicious bread but also comes always with a whole lot of guilt because of the plain white flour it is made of. Here I have tried the focaccia with whole wheat flour and believe me , this is equally delicious. It has a nice crumbly texture and is...
Zucchini Noodle Salad
Zucchini is a lovely tender vegetable and I have always been fascinated by it. Someone had once recommended the zucchini noodle salad at a fine dining place and I had absolutely loved it and have been waiting to make it myself. The challenge is to cut the vegetable in...
Quinoa Salad
There’s such a hype nowadays about quinoa but I haven’t taken to it much . It is believed to have a high protein content so I like incorporating it in my meals once in a while. My family like salads a lot and hence quinoa salad is one thing I like making. Quinoa...
Pumpkin Soup
On a rainy day , nothing else can make me drool more than a piping hot soup . Soups are soul food and also so filling when you are on a diet . In my soups I don’t like to add cream but like to make it rich and creamy naturally and allow the flavour of vegetable to...
WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN AND SAGE RAVIOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
Woah , I’ve created this recipe putting together a few recipes that I came across during my research. Since we get pumpkin all year round in this part of the world, I did not have to use canned pumpkin purée. I have deliberately kept the sauce a bit thin , so that it...
WHOLE WHEAT RAVIOLI STUFFED WITH BAKED BEANS
I’ve tried to make this variation of ravioli because we all love baked beans and so I thought of combining it with ravioli . In this recipe I have used the tinned beans but it would be good to make the beans at home. The extra virgin olive oil adds to the flavour of...
STUFFED POTATOES IN ALMOND GRAVY
Last week I had family over and I wanted to make something different for them, than the usual Indian food . I decided to give dum Aaloo or stuffed potatoes a makeover. Though this dish is a bit time consuming but everything can be prepared a day before and just baked...
KIWI AND MINT COOLER
Kiwi is an absolutely delicious fruit which not so sweet. On a summer day this drink is super refreshing and so simple. The recipe makes a glass. Ingredients: 1 large green kiwi 10 cubes of ice A few mint leaves 1/2 cup chilled water Method: Peel and slice the kiwi ....
HUMMUS AND BELL PEPPER JAM GRILLED SANDWICH
I have to admit that I love all variations of hummus and the classic chickpea hummus tops the list . Hummus may be a bit time consuming to make , specially when I start from soaking chickpeas overnight. But I would still not go for a store bought jar of hummus. It’s...
CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES IN YOGHURT GRAVY
My son who was visiting us yesterday, felt like having a home cooked simple Indian meal. I had come across this cauliflower curry typically made in the hilly states of the north of India and I was inspired to create something on those lines. I have altered the recipe...
CHOCOLATE BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
Bananas are such a versatile fruit . It’s like an all day snack or even desert . But every time I buy bananas , a few of them always become overripe and mushy. Then the best way to consume them is to make a smoothie or a milk shake with them. Today I converted them...
COTTAGE CHEESE IN ORANGE SAUCE
Cottage cheese or Paneer is so versatile and I can always think of so many ways to make it. Recently I came across this chicken recipe with Chinese flavours and me being a vegetarian decided to try it out with cottage cheese instead of chicken. This turned out very...
SAVOURY RICE CAKE
Idli is a very famous snack from the south of India but popular across the world. This recipe is another version of idli in a crispy cake form. A wonderful snack to be eaten with a spicy pickle.Ingredients:3 cups idli batter2 tsp Zeera2 tbsp oilIn a broad kadhadi or a...
SWEET POTATO SPINACH KEBABS
Kebabs are a very predominant section of the North Indian cuisine and can be made with so many variations. For me a soup and any form of kebab is an all time favourite dinner option and I mostly try to minimise the carbs in my recipes. So when I came up with this...
LOTUS SEEDS PUDDING
Lotus seeds or makhanas , as they are called in Hindi, are a wonderful source of protein and the fact that they are low in calories, puts them in the super food category. Since it’s a festive time here in India this pudding was the ideal dish to make . Typically this...
PAKODAS IN TOMATO GRAVY WITH VEGETABLE PULAO
Pakodas or fried lentil balls in gravy is a very authentic dish made in the North Indian households but , surprisingly , not seen on the menus of Indian restaurants. Generally it is eaten with chapatis , but here I have tried it with a fragrant vegetable pulao and it...
TOMATO PESTO FLAT BREAD
I do not normally use all purpose flour , in my cooking but just this once got tempted to make a flat bread , when a few friends came over , for dinner, last night. Fresh from the oven this bread was a huge hit and I decided to share it on my blog. To make the right...
RAW BANANA IN COCONUT GRAVY
Recently I was looking to make a curry with raw bananas and during my research was inspired by a few mangalorean dishes. I realised that banana in a coconut based gravy should work well and so I combined a few recipes and came up with this tangy and spicy curry. The...
HOME MADE GRANOLA
Cereals are a great alternative to a hot breakfast , particularly when you are In a rush and want breakfast on the go or when you don’t want to cook in the morning. Oats is considered healthy and heart friendly and granola is a crunchier version of oats. I recently...
BAKED WHOLE WHEAT CRISPS WITH YOGHURT MINT DIP
This recipe is inspired from a snack which my mom would always make and keep in the house. It was our favourite thing to munch on during exams and in the evening with tea. Mathri, as it is called in the north of India , is a deep fried snack and is also made from all...
INDIAN GOOSEBERRY OR AMLA CHUTNEY
This is an instant and easy to prepare chutney which is very popular in the South of India. Indian gooseberry is loaded with health benefits and hence used in a wide variety of pickles and chutneys. Although typically I use the raw goose berries in the pickles but...
SWEET POTATO CHAAT
I have been using a lot of sweet potatoes in my cooking , for it is known to be healthier than potatoes and has a great flavour. Sweet potato chaat is served hot on the streets of north India, in winter and is most delectable. Here I have created my version of this...
PAPAD PAKODAS
This recipe is inspired from a friend’s recipe , which I had come across many years back. I have modified it to my family’s liking and it did turn out to be great for a rainy day hot snack. A bit tedious, I must say , but still worth it. I have used potatoes in this...
MUHAMARA
In my family, we all greatly enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine. Being vegetarians this cuisine offers a wide variety of dishes which are all so flavorful and fresh. Muhamara is a dip served with pita bread and I was recently introduced to this lovely dip at a...