Month: August 2017

  • Vegetarian Diet Food Pyramid & Meal Planning

    Vegetarian Diet Food Pyramid & Meal Planning

    Since I am focusing on meal planning, I thought let me start with vegetarian diet pyramid to make meal planning lot more easier. You can customize this pyramid then as per your diet restrictions or preferences.

  • All Natural Homemade Food Coloring

    All Natural Homemade Food Coloring

    Avoid the toxins of conventional food dyes by using natural homemade food coloring you can easily make at home! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have acknowledged that artificial colors such as Red 40 and Yellow 5, trigger hyperactivity and behavioral problems with some children, yet they still allow it. It doesn’t stop there, each…

  • All About Fenugreek (Methi) with Benefits

    All About Fenugreek (Methi) with Benefits

    An Indian household cannot do without methi or fenugreek seeds and leaves. It is used in almost every Indian preparation be it dal, paratha or curry. But what you might not know is that methi or fenugreek is a rich reservoir of medicinal properties that imparts many health benefits.

  • Malpua – Amalu

    Malpua – Amalu

    Malpua aka Amalu is a pancake served as a dessert or a snack originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular in India and Bangladesh. It is a very popular dish of Odisha and is also served to Lord Jagannath of Puri in his Sakala Dhupa (morning food served to the lord). Apart from other dishes like…

  • Flax Egg – Heart of a Vegan Vegetarian Baker

    Flax Egg – Heart of a Vegan Vegetarian Baker

    You must be thinking, what exactly is a flax egg? A flax egg is a vegan egg substitute, that is made up of ground flax seeds and water. The second question you might have is how to use flax egg? Well, as my title say, flax egg is a heart of a vegan vegetarian baker. So…

  • Mumbai Bhel Puri

    Mumbai Bhel Puri

    One doesn’t have to stick to traditional ingredients but jazz it up with your own twist. I also add sprouted moong beans in Bhel for more nutrition. When mango is in season I love to throw some finely chopped semi ripe mango and also pomegranate taste amazing in bhel. I always have homemade chutneys in…

  • Mind Blasting Indian Street Foods That Will Make You Run For A Bite!

    Mind Blasting Indian Street Foods That Will Make You Run For A Bite!

    When it comes to street food, India is one nation that is known worldwide for its scrumptious, cheap and easily available street delights. I am sure hardly anyone can resist to try the street food as you can feel the aroma from far and once you reach to the stalls, it is nearly impossible not…

  • Vada Pav

    Vada Pav

    Vada pav (Marathi: वडा पाव), sometimes spelled Wada Pav or Vada Pav or Wada Pao, is a vegetarian fast food dish native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. The dish is a simple creation involving a deep fried potato patty with some coriander and spices, served in a bread roll (pav) with condiments.