Recipe: Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte is an Indian curry dish made from raw banana or plantains and paneer. This no onion or garlic curry dish is ideal for fasting days like Navratri, Ekadashi, Ram Navmi, Janmashtami, etc as it contains no grains or beans. Kachhe is the Hindi word for raw,…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Protein Rich Quinoa Bowl Protein Rich Quinoa Bowl is a healthy, delicious, gluten free, vegan meal. The source of protein are from quinoa and tofu. The choice of vegetables to add to this filling meal is yours. I usually add whatever I have in my fridge. I also prepare some extra orange sauce as…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetable Jalfrezi Vegetable Jalfrezi is a popular, spicy, tangy side dish or curry. Mixed vegetables are stir fried and added to a tomato based gravy. The vegetables are cooked on high heat till a bit crispy but not overcooked. They are then added to a tomato based gravy which is thick. In fact this…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegan Summer Rolls These fresh vegan summer or spring rolls are filled with crunchy veggies, sprouts and marinated tofu. Served with creamy homemade peanut dipping sauce, these rolls are packed with nutrients. They make an excellent light meal option and can be filled with any veggies, fruits, herbs and any veg protein. Keep different…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Sweet Potato Brie Bites Sweet Potato Brie Bites are easy to make, delish and a crowd pleasing appetizer or starter. Swap the brie with cream cheese, halloumi, paneer, goat cheese, feta, etc. I came across one recipe that used marshmallows. For me it had to be brie as hubby and both simply love it.…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Iru Puli Kuzhambu Iru Puli Kuzhambu is a traditional tangy curry or gravy from the state of Tamil Nadu, India whereby both tamarind and yogurt along with a few spices are used. It is unbelievably tasty, comforting and definitely different from any other curries or gravies that I have tasted. What I like about…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Sprouted Moong Salad Sprouted Moong Salad is a nutritious, wholesome, healthy salad with home sprouted moong beans, crunchy veggies, a bit of fruit and spices. Makes an excellent summer time salad and it is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of sprouts. Moong beans are rich in protein, therefore making it an…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Indian Style Bean Salad Indian Style Bean Salad consists of three different beans with a green chutney as the dressing. Other salad ingredients are added to make it wholesome, nutritious and filling. Enjoy it as a light meal option or as a side dish. This spicy, easy to make, flavourful salad is suitable for…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Avocado Strawberry Salad Avocado Strawberry Salad with a creamy poppyseed dressing looks so pretty, but trust me, it tastes even better. With crunchy almonds and the saltiness from the feta makes this salad a perfect light meal. Change the cheese, add different kind of nuts, choose your favourite dressing – that is how versatile…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Zeytin Piyazi Zeytin Piyazi is a tangy, refreshing, easy to make Turkish green olive salad. It is a traditional dish from the southeastern part of Turkey which is generally enjoyed for breakfast or as part of a mezze. Usually enjoyed with some bread. A simple salad made from green olives, tomato, onion, fresh herbs…
