Recipe: Chanya Tondak Chanya Tondak is a Goan style curry made from dried peas, coconut and spices. Chanya refers to the dried peas and tondak is a Goan coconut legume curry. It is also known as Tonak. Tondak or Tonak can be made from any legume, lentil or peas. Whenever possible, I make it with…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Sai Bhaji Sai Bhaji is a traditional, nutrient rich Sindhi curry consisting of dal, leafy greens and seasonal vegetables. Easy to make and rich in veg protein, it is an essential part of the regular Sindhi Thali. The curry is usually smooth and creamy once cooked, without the addition of cream or nut paste.…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Pumpkin Olan Cooks prepare Olan, a traditional Kerala dish, from white ash gourd, cowpeas or black eyed peas, coconut milk and simple seasonings. They prepare it as part of the Onam Sadya. Easy to make, this delicious curry is gluten free, vegan without any onion or garlic. It is a popular dish that is…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Mambazha Pulissery Mambazha Pulissery is a traditional Kerala style sweet and tangy mango curry made with ripe mangoes, coconut and yogurt. It is prepared as the main dish for the Onam Sadya. It is also enjoyed as a curry with rice during the mango season. Mambazha is the Malayalam (local dialect of Kerala) is…
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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: 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: 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: Vaal Nu Shaak Vaal Nu Shaak is the Gujarati style lima bean curry. Prepared without any onion or garlic, this shaak or curry is generally a part of a big meal for festivals or weddings. It is usually prepared along with Gur Na Ladwa, Tuvar Ni Dar, along with green vegetables, rotli and rice.…
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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: Manchow Soup Manchow Soup is a popular slightly spicy,tangy soup from the Indo Chinese cuisine. Full of vegetables, the soup is usually topped with deep fried noodles. This soup is excellent when one is down with a flu or sore throat. Up the ginger a bit and it makes a nutritious, soothing soup. The…
