Sabudana Vada-Tips and Tricks for Crunchy Vadas

The tips included in this post will help you make the crunchiest,no fail sabudana vadas without any vadas breaking in oil or soaking too much oil. Sabudana vadas are a favorite during fasts and a popular dish from Gujarat,Rajasthan and … Continued

Breadbowl Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

A showstopping sandwich in which a loaf of bread is hollowed out and filled with vegetables,cheese and drizzled with spicy mayo! Every time I ate at Subway, I always felt guilty about eating too many carbs even though my sandwich … Continued

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

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These egg free,dairy free vegan cupcakes are so light,airy and moist and require just a handful of ingredients found in every home. In fact they don’t even require any special equipment, no electric beaters or whisk needed-just a bowl and … Continued

Mixed Dal Instant Dosa-No Rice No fermentation

Instant mixed dal dosa, requires no fermentation or rice. It is very high in protein and is great for diabetics. Dals/lentils are the backbone of Indian cooking and the primary source of protein for vegetarians. Dosas usually require some rice, … Continued

How to Fry/Saute and Freeze Onions for Indian Cooking

Chopped and sauteed/ fried onions that are ready to use,make it possible to put dinner on the table in 15-20 minutes. Most recipes, especially Indian recipes, start with chopping and sauteing an onion! Sauteed,caramelized onions are the base for most … Continued

Chocolate,Dates and Nut Laddoo

Sugar Free, Fat Free,Gluten Free,Vegan and with only four ingredients these power packed energy balls/laddoos provide protein and carbohydrates which makes it a perfect snack post workout or an after school snack for children. The hint of chocolate from cocoa … Continued

Restaurant Style Dal Fry

Mix of three dals topped with a tarka of ghee,onions,tomatoes,ginger,garlic and spices tastes just like what we get in Indian restaurants. This dal is also called Peeli dal(yellow) and is standard fare in most homes and restaurants. If I had … Continued

Instant Rabri-Only 4 ingredients and 4 minute recipe

Four minutes, three ingredients and one bowl make this creamy Rabri which tastes as good if not better than the one sold at Mithai shops! After my Instant Kalakand recipe became one of my most viewed recipes, and readers responded … Continued

How to Clean Silver Without Any Chemicals

This all natural, chemical free way to clean silver is such a boon because not only are you not inhaling any toxic fumes,you are saving money too!  Baking Soda,Aluminum foil and salt are pantry staples and available in every home.Did … Continued

Sabudana Appe with Paneer Filling

A healthier version of the fried sabudana vadas made tastier by filling them with paneer and kaju. Indian traditions encourage fasting to cleanse the body and mind. During this time the food consumed is very simple and minimalistic and grains … Continued