Recipe: Vegetarian Lasagna Soup Vegetarian Lasagna Soup tastes like lasagna with all that tomato sauce, veggies and cheese but so much easier than making lasagna. Every time I make baked lasagna I always get leftover with a couple of sheets or the broken sheets. This soup is so easy to make, super delicious, awesomely comforting…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup is a veggie version of the famous Mulligatawny Soup from the Indian Cuisine. Generally chicken or meat is added to this vegetable, lentil, curry powder soup. I’ve prepared a vegetarian version which is wholesome, nutritious, filling and so deliciously creamy. This soup is not spicy or hot but…
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Continue ReadingWhat is Idli Podi/ Milagai Podi? Idli Podi/ Milagai is a flavorful condiment made from roasted lentils, spices and seeds. Also known as Gun Powder, Chutney Podi, Idli Karam Podi, its so easy to prepare at home. Actually, the word podi basically means powder. And, Milagai refers to chilis.. that is what I learnt today…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: SUNDAY FUNDAY THEME: ONE POT WONDERS RECIPE: MUJADDARA – LENTIL & RICE PILAF What is Mujaddara? Mujaddara is an inexpensive, gluten free, vegan, healthy, flavorful and filling main dish. The main flavour of this rice dish comes from the caramelized onions. It is usually served with a salad and some yogurt, hummus or tahini…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: SHHH COOKING SECRETLY THEME: HOT POT SPECIAL RECIPE: VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA Vegetarian Moussaka Vegetarian Moussaka is a flavorful, creamy and delish version of the original meat moussaka. Herb flavored lentil tomato sauce is spread between layers of vegetables, topped with Béchamel Sauce and baked. What is a Moussaka? A Moussaka is a layered casserole…
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Continue ReadingVeggie Shepherd’s Pie Veggie Shepherd Pie is a vegetarian version of the famous Shepherd’s Pie. Traditional Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie as it is known as, has a filling of minced meat topped with mashed potatoes. I have replaced the minced meat with lentils (puy lentils) to make it vegetarian friendly. It also is a…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Puran Poli/ Ghari Rotli Puran Poli/ Ghari Rotli is a sweet flatbread which is generally enjoyed by Gujaratis during festivals or happy occasions. It is usually served with kadhi and a green shaak or sabji on the side. A generous helping of ghee is a must. What is Puran Poli/ Ghari Rotli? Puran Poli/…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetarian Harira Soup Vegetarian Harira Soup is a classic Moroccan Soup made withe lentils, chickpeas, fresh herbs and warming spices. This hearty, healthy soup is a meal on its own. Comforting during the cold season, it is easy to put this together.Serve it on its own or with some pita bread. We prefer to…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Sun Dried Vadi Nu Shaak Sun dried vadi nu shaak is a Gujarati style protein rich, vegan side dish which is generally enjoyed with khichdi or roti. Easy to make, this side dish comes in handy when you don’t have fresh vegetables at hand. The sun dried nuggets are made from lentils (dals). What…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Tuvar Dal Khichdi Tuvar Dal Khichdi is a simple, healthy, comforting nutritious one pot meal. It is basically split pigeon peas and rice cooked together with some spices. Generally it is served with kadhi, a yogurt based curry and a shaak or vegetable curry. We like to have it with Bateta Ringad Nu Shaak…