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Quinoa Lentil Oat Idli
ByBhavna March 30, 2018June 27, 2021

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,…

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Air Fry | Appetizers | Gluten Free | Party Picnic Food Ideas | Popular Recipes | Vegan

Easy Super Bowl Food Ideas for a Crowd – Game-Day Party Recipes Ideas
ByBhavna February 2, 2018June 27, 2021

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,…

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Homemade Idli Mix + Soft Fluffy Idli Making
ByBhavna January 29, 2018June 27, 2021

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…

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Appetizers | Fusion | Gluten Free | Health/Fitness | Italian | Lunch Ideas | Popular Recipes | Soup | Vegan

Chickpea Noodles Soup
ByBhavna January 17, 2018June 27, 2021

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…

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Desserts | Gluten Free | Gujarati | Health/Fitness | Popular Recipes

Magas Methi Udadiya Pak – Winter Tonic Food
ByBhavna January 16, 2018June 27, 2021

If you’re looking for some superfood, healthy, cold fighting gujarati sweets recipe, then you must check this out.

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Basics | Diwali | Eggless | Gujarati | Tea Time/Snacks

How to make Dahitra
ByBhavna January 15, 2018June 27, 2021

Dahitra Puri is a popular Surti Gujarati recipe served with Shrikhand on a special occasions like wedding. Dahitra is kind of fried biscuits, flaky, mouth melting, a traditional semi-sweet dessert recipe prepared mainly with maida or all purpose flour, deep fried in ghee / oil and served with flavored yogurt known as Shrikhand. I enjoy…

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Sing chikki or Gachak or Peanut Chikki or Mumfali Chikki (Peanut bar or brittle)
ByBhavna January 12, 2018June 27, 2021

These Peanut Brittles or Sing chikki is made with just two ingredients, vegan and gluten-free. Also great protein snack. This used to be my all time favorite school candy snack. I grew up eating all sorts of chikkis made with variety of nuts and seeds. Most commonly, where I grew up, it is made with…

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Appetizers | Gluten Free | Health/Fitness | Italian | Lunch Ideas | Main Course | Meal Planning Ideas | Popular Recipes | Soup | Vegan

Minestrone Soup
ByBhavna January 11, 2018June 27, 2021

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…

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Instant Khaman Dhokla Sandwiches – Electric Pressure Cooker
ByBhavna January 10, 2018June 27, 2021

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……

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Vegan Meatballs Sliders – Veg Sliders
ByBhavna January 10, 2018June 27, 2021

These vegan sliders are inspired from meatballs sliders. I am crazy for chickpeas and try to prepare fake meat recipes mostly using chickpeas. Chickpeas are boon for plant based protein diet. Not only protein but chickpeas are also a good source of fiber and iron. In this post I am going to share how to…

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