VEGAN PUMPKIN AND ROOT VEGETABLE HAND PIES This autumn and winter vegan lunch recipe proves that eating vegan does not mean missing out on taste and texture! One of my favourite fall recipes is our Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties that are vegan. I’m a true Potterhead and eating these makes me feel like I’m on the Hogwarts express charging along to Hogwarts for a new school year! A fond cornish pasty memory of mine is from when I used to indulge in a piping-hot vegan “vegetables in a wheatmeal pastry” pasty from the train station on the way to placements as a medical student....

Zarda is a sweet rice dessert from the Indian subcontinent (specifically India, Pakistan and Bangladesh) infused with saffron, nuts, dry fruits, exotic spices etc.and proudly served at special occasions. ZARDA: The word “zarda” comes from the Persian word ‘zard" or “yellow” in Urdu. Because of its yellow color this sweet rice is called Zarda Pulao. You can get more information about “Zarda” here. Sweet rice or “meethe chawal” as we call it in north India is one of the most relished dishes at many weddings and religious functions in India....

Gujarati Muthia is one of the most famous snacks, and the recipe is easy to follow with healthy ingredients. These Zucchini Spinach Muthia are moderately spicy, slightly sweet, and packed with flavors. Jump to:What is Muthia or Muthiya?About Zucchini Spinach MuthiaWhy You Will Love The MuthiaIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsStoring and Freezing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Gujarati RecipesRecipe Card What is Muthia or Muthiya? Muthiya or Muthia is a popular Gujarati snack (steamed dumplings); the name is derived from how it is made....

Air Fryer Indian Baby Potatoes | Bombay Potatoes | Potato Fry Originally, my Mum named this recipe Chatpata Aloo because of the finger-licking coating for these baby roasts! They are chatpata for sure! Whatever you choose to call this dish, there is one thing that is consistent – this recipe is absolutely delicious with the most incredible textures. A bit like these Chilli Lime Masala Accordion Potatoes. I love my baked sweet potato and roast potatoes to be super crispy on the outside and tender in the middle and that is exactly how this recipe turns out....

The word “sambar” or “kolombo” as we call it in Konkani language, conjures up an image of idlis or dosas which you dunk in and have for a typical south Indian breakfast. Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional lentil based sambar and on many days, have enjoyed it with idlis and dosas along with rice on the same day! But today, when I was trying to decide what protein curry to make for lunch along with rice and fresh asparagus upkari/stir fry, my eyes scanned the array of bottles in which we store dals, legumes and beans in the pantry....

It’s an easy, hands-off recipe that practically bakes itself. The leftovers are good, too, especially when eaten cold, picnic-style. These oven-baked chicken leg quarters have become a family favorite. They have deeply browned, delicious skin and succulent meat. Who says chicken can’t be a delicacy? It all depends on how you cook it. When well-seasoned and baked until the skin achieves a gorgeous, golden brown hue and delightful crispiness, chicken is very enjoyable!...

Baked Maddur Vada – a crispy, crunchy baked version (oven and air fryer) of the quintessential snack Maddur Vada, a deep fried spicy and super crispy fritter from the town of Maddur in the southern part of India, mostly enjoyed as a snack with evening tea or coffee! Long post alert but please bear with me as this snack has a very interesting and long history! If desperate to check out the recipe, please scroll down now!...

Ready in just 20 minutes and truly easy to make, this is the perfect recipe to make on a busy weeknight. Halibut is a white-fleshed and mild-tasting fish, and as a result, halibut recipes are often mildly flavored. Happily, blackening turns this fish into an intensely flavorful dish that my entire family enjoys. My first time trying blackened fish was during a visit to the American South a few years ago....

Indian Style Broccoli Stir Fry is an easy recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes. It can be served as a salad, a side dish, or when you want to have only a vegetable dish for lunch or dinner! Easy and Simple Broccoli Stir Fry I do not like to eat raw broccoli, and even adding it to salad is not for me. But I love stir-fried broccoli, and I prefer to have it as a side dish or to add it to my pasta or salad....

The creamy sauce is made with heavy cream, garlic, and parmesan. It’s delicious. Your only task as a chef is to avoid overcooking the dish! I have quite a few fish and seafood recipes on this site, but I am always on the lookout for more interesting recipes. This one is a keeper - it’s so easy to make and it’s delicious. If you happen to have a bag or two of frozen seafood mix in your freezer (mine came from Trader Joe’s), this recipe is a great way to turn them into an easy, delicious meal....

Making the Creamy Zucchini Bow-Tie Pasta is perfect for a weeknight meal or a lazy weekend lunch! It consists of farfalle pasta and grated zucchini in a creamy sauce made with cream, cheese, herbs, and spices. Delicious and Creamy Zucchini Bow-Tie Pasta This recipe is simple and easy to make with only a few ingredients! You do not need pasta sauce, and everything comes together with minimum effort. I have added grated zucchini to this bow-tie pasta recipe....

Dhaniya Panjiri is served only on Janmasthmi day to Lord Krishna alongside other delicacies. Butter, milk, yogurt and other dairy products like peda are some examples. Panjiri is primarily made from coriander powder, sugar, ghee and dry fruits. During Janmasthmi, many people fast. Before they break their fast this Dhaniya Panjiri is eaten. You will need :- Coriander powder – 50g Pure ghee – 2 tbsp. Powdered sugar – 30 g Phool Makhane – 3 tbsp....

Pumpkin Stir Fry/Duddhe Upkari is a simple (no onion, no garlic) south Indian style stir fry with chunks of pumpkin in mild aromatic spices like asafetida and turmeric in mustard -lentil seasoning. Curry leaves are added to flavor and brighten up the dish. With pumpkin being the rage in soups, pies, cakes, muffins, lattes etc., we love them mostly as a simple stir fry. Except for cheesecake or a simple chocolate pie, I have never been a big fan of any pie, let alone pumpkin pie!...

Come summer and all the markets are flooded with huge mounds of fresh corn from a nearby farm, our neighborhood store included! This is the time they are the juiciest, tastiest, sweetest and peaked in nutrition! My husband loves to enjoy whole steamed corn slathered with some butter/ghee, salt and a sprinkle of red chili powder or cayenne pepper powder! But with a whole basket of fresh corn and me wanting to take advantage of the freshest taste, I had to make our family favorite sweet corn soup!...

Cream Cheese Cookies are beyond easy to make, and the recipe comes together very quickly. It’s worth adding to your cookie list if you haven’t tried it yet. Jump to:Soft and Delicious Eggless Cream Cheese CookiesWhy You Will Love These CookiesIngredients and NotesHow To Make Eggless Cream Cheese CookiesStoring SuggestionsBaking TipsMore Eggless CookiesRecipe Card Soft and Delicious Eggless Cream Cheese Cookies You must try this recipe if you like cream cheese and cream cheesecake....

A handful of chocolate chips and vanilla extract add great flavor, but the best thing about them is how filling they are! These protein muffins are delicious! They are light and fluffy, and each of them contains 13 grams of protein. I love how filling they are. When I have two of them for breakfast, I’m not hungry for hours. Another high-protein breakfast option is these chaffles. They contain 36 grams of protein per serving....

Enjoy a bowl with hot steamed rice or any flatbread! The Pathare Prabhu community is one of the oldest and highly revered communities in the city of Mumbai, India. Their origin can be traced back to the 13th century but after settling in Mumbai, their cuisine, composing mostly of seafood dishes metamorphosed to suit the local palate! One of their basic curry powders that they use in most of their dishes is a 20-ingredient masala powder called Pathare Prabhu Sambhar Masala!...

Halloween Spider Web Guacamole is a super easy dip or appetizer you can make for any party with sour cream webs, black olive spider and a skull avocado for more thrill! This super fun dip makes for a fun, haunting and delicious appetizer for any themed party, especially Halloween! HALLOWEEN: With Halloween coming up in a few days, every house is gearing up to celebrate this spooky day with dressing up in weird costumes, trick or treating, throwing gory, spooky, scary parties and generally having fun!...

Jump to Recipe CRANBERRY JAM: Every year I wait for fall to source my fresh cranberry packets from the local grocer (when I am in the USA) to make a quick Cranberry Thokku/Relish/Chutney (savory and spicy south Indian style chutney) to enjoy with my toast, south Indian dosais, idlis, in sandwiches etc. or even with my parathas and rotis! This year after making a few bottles of that lip smacking and mouthwatering spicy thokku, decided to make some cranberry jam too!...

Indian style fried rice is known as Vagharelo bhaat in Gujarati or Fodni bhaat in Maharashtra. It is a great way to use leftover basmati rice or Jeera Rice and is so quick to make. Indian fried rice is a naturally vegan dish and is gluten-free. It has indian flavors unlike more commonly known fried rice recipes such as Thai fried rice. ​We love fried rice recipes such as Schezwan rice from Indo chinese cuisine which uses soy sauce....