BhavnaSometimes when I don’t feel like spending lot of time in the kitchen, I prefer throw everything into one pot and cook kind of recipes.
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 dye, through animal testing, can be linked to different diseases.
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 Pheni, Rabidi, Kheera sara and other cheese or chhena based items malpua is one of the most popular buyouts in the streets of Puri in Odisha. Malpuas are also prepared in Odia homes during Raja sankranti.
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 basically, you can use flax eggs in any recipes that calls for real egg.
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 my freezer anytime I crave for street food. I also freeze boiled chickpea (chana), sprouted moong, so easy to assemble chaats anytime I feel like spicy food.
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 to try at least one item though it may feel like very unhygienic. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, etc. are very famous for their yummy street foods.
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.
Ringan Palita or Baingan Katri
Ringan or Baingan(eggplant or brinjal) Palita is basically spicy shallow fried eggplants. Brinjal slices cooked with Indian spice mixture. If you are not a fan of Eggplant, use Zucchini or other similar vegetables.
Arbi Patra – Pateria or Alu wadi – Taro Leaves Snacks
The step by step recipe with photo and video instructions. Patra – Pateria or Alu wadi made from Taro Leaves are stuffed rolled from colocasia leaves snack popular in Gujarati and Maharashtrian cuisine. If you …
Carrot Truffles – Gajar Laddus or Ladoo
These yummy looking Carrot Truffles are my favorite as they are so quick and easy to make. Not only that you can customize it so easily with healthier options. Carrot is one of my favorite vegetable to use in desserts for its natural color and sweetness. You can definitely use other veggies like Beet, and Bottle gourd(Dudhi or Lauki). Some colorful nutritions fruits and veggies are perfect for making natural flavored colored desserts and treat.