Category: Appetizers

  • Quinoa Lentil Oat Idli

    Quinoa Lentil Oat Idli

    I love traditional rice dal Idli but I am trying to reduce rice intake in my diet and quinoa is my favorite these days. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and contains iron, B-vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin E, and fiber. It is one of only a few plant foods that are considered a complete protein,…

  • Easy Super Bowl Food Ideas for a Crowd – Game-Day Party Recipes Ideas

    Easy Super Bowl Food Ideas for a Crowd – Game-Day Party Recipes Ideas

    Whether you actually watch the Super Bowl or you’re just there for the food, these delightful game day delve recipes will keep you coming back for more. Score a touchdown with the football fans in your family with these tailgate-ready snacks, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts and more recipes for your Super Bowl party menu. These days,…

  • Homemade Idli Mix + Soft Fluffy Idli Making

    Homemade Idli Mix + Soft Fluffy Idli Making

    Earlier, I shared how to make homemade mixes for making Idli, Khaman, Dhokla, Dosa, Vada, Uttapam and more. You can read the post here with video instructions. Being an Indian, specially Gujarati, steamed snacks are on my weekly menu such as Khaman, Dhokla, Idli, Vada, Dosa, Uttapam and more. So I keep my homemade flour…

  • Chickpea Noodles Soup

    Chickpea Noodles Soup

    Ideal for when the weather is really cold, or anytime you want something warm and comforting, this flavorful vegan noodle soup comes together in just 30 minutes. The recipe features fresh spinach and Ramen noodles, but feel free to substitute your favorite such as brown rice spaghetti, or even vegetable noodles of sweet potato, zoodles….possibilities…

  • Minestrone Soup

    Minestrone Soup

    Quick & easy to make, minestrone soup recipe that tastes much better than the Olive Garden’s version! My minestrone soup is loaded with good for you veggies, like celery, green beans and Carrot. You can also add zucchini & Spinach in this soup. I would add spinach as garnishing for better color and taste. It’s…

  • Instant Khaman Dhokla Sandwiches – Electric Pressure Cooker

    Instant Khaman Dhokla Sandwiches – Electric Pressure Cooker

    Khaman Dhokla Sandwiches can be made from Instant Khaman Dokla recipes. This recipe is very versatile for picnic, party and even after school snack. Perfect breakfast or tea time snack as well. I use Electric Multi Cooker to proof bread/pizza dough, to ferment all my Indian batter like Dosa, Khaman Dhokla, Idli and so on……

  • Party Food Ideas

    Party Food Ideas

    Celebrate a special occasion or just a fun Friday night with colorful yummy recipes. Easily plan your party food and enjoy easy ideas for any parties. Festive season in my house starts little too early.

  • Lasooni or Lahsuni Khichdi – Chili Garlic Rice Lentil Stew

    Lasooni or Lahsuni Khichdi – Chili Garlic Rice Lentil Stew

    Lahsuni or Lasooni Khichdi is a spicy stew prepared during winter. These days aka schezwan Khichdi. Garlic here in the USA is not as strong as India, so I add more garlic but be sure to add garlic as per your taste. Also I add mild chili (Paprika)in my Garlic Chutney so it is not…

  • No Fry Pakore – Air Fried Vegetable Fritters

    No Fry Pakore – Air Fried Vegetable Fritters

    I simply love fried food and specially adore fried snacks with chai(Indian spiced tea). Today, I decided to use air fryer to make Pakore. These cirspy fritters are the usual demand of my family as evening snack or afternoon lunch with tea or coffee.

  • No-bake Vegan Gluten-free Cookies

    No-bake Vegan Gluten-free Cookies

    These cookies are made flourless, dairy butter-free and no refine sugar. Now, when I say no-bake, they still have to be closed to baked cookies! And pay close attention to ingredients, I prefer to use quality organic ingredients(See below). They are all super quick , easy, delicious, and allow you to skip the oven. No…