A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Eggless Gulab Jamun Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: All the flavors of gulab jamun without the guilt of eating a deep fried sugary sweet; healthy, eggless gulab jamun cake!!! Ingredients ¾ cup Gulab Jamun mix ¾ cup whole wheat flour ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 cup room temperature milk 1 tablespoon vinegar…
Spicy Tomato Thokku/Pickle Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy and tangy tomato pickle/relish/chutney south Indian style!!! They go great with any Indian flatbread, as a spread in sandwiches or with idlis (Indian rice-lentil steamed cakes) or dosas (Indian crepes). Ingredients 12 to 14 medium sized tomatoes 4 green chillies/jalapenos 1 ½ teaspoon mustard…
Aloo Tikki/Spicy Potato Croquettes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy potato croquettes/patties flavored with exotic Indian spices and vegetables and deep fried/shallow fried to a golden brown crispy treat!! Ingredients 5 medium sized potatoes 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 green chillies/jalapenos, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger ¼ cup finely…
Eggless Chocolate Beetroot Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Moist and fluffy eggless whole wheat chocolate cake with healthy beets in them; perfect for a guilt-free snack!!! Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour/atta ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of…
Spicy Masala Pav Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy masala pav/Indian style potato sloppy joe is a popular street food from Mumbai (India) using pav buns or dinner rolls!! Ingredients Ingredients for potato masala: 3 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 large tomato, finely chopped 2 green chilis/jalapenos,…
Quick Mexican Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy, colorful vegetarian mexican rice; cooked in a tomato-onion puree with spices like oregano and cumin, perfect with any meal and a side salad!! Ingredients ½ cup rice 1 large tomato 1 large onion 3 cloves garlic 1 to 2 green chillies/jalapenos ½ teaspoon dried…
Chayote Squash Curry Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Quick and easy Indian style masala curry, chayote squash curry is a healthy dish to have with any Indian bread or just rice and dal!! Ingredients 1 chayote squash/seemebadanekayi, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 small tomato, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped…
Healthy Muesli Banana Muffins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Healthy, tasty and egg free banana muffins, full with the goodness of whole wheat flour and muesli!!!! Ingredients ¾ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup muesli or oats ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup milk ½ cup…
Homemade Vegetarian Pizza Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Crispy and spicy homemade vegetarian pizza topped with mushrooms, bell pepper and onions anytime; better than takeout or home delivery!!! Ingredients 1 1/3 cups warm water (not hot) 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 2 tsp sugar 3 tbsp olive oil (or any other oil)…
South Indian Potato Fritters Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy south Indian potato filling dipped in a chickpea/besan batter and deep fried to a crispy golden brown bonda; perfect with a cup of chai/coffee!! Ingredients For the aloo mixture: 4 to 5 medium sized potatoes 2 green chillies/jalapenos 1 inch piece ginger 3…
Creamy Mushroom Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Light and creamy with the goodness of fresh mushrooms and red onions and a dash of oregano, creamy mushroom soup is a perfect weeknight meal with some toasted bread on the side!!! Ingredients 10 to 12 button mushrooms, finely chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped…
Cornflakes Bhel Chaat Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Healthy twist on the popular street food of India – bhel puri, using cornflakes!! Ingredients 2 cups breakfast cornflakes 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, grated 1 boiled potato, peeled and cubed Fine sev (deep fried gram flour noodles)…