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2016-10-17 22:18
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2016-10-16 13:00
“Thandai” is a delectable drink made with powdered almonds, spices and saffron for festive occasions and served at weddings as a welcome drink. Usually made by reducing ful… Read More
2016-10-13 13:00
This is just a quick note to thank you all for your encouragement and support so far. I’m in the process of moving my blog to its new home in a brand new location over the next few day… Read More
2016-10-12 13:00
Mud cakes are dense, fudgey, moist chocolate cakes famous for their resemblance to…. Mud!! Now, that we’ve cleared that mystery, I should admit I’d never eaten any mud cak… Read More
2016-10-11 13:00
Boiled potatoes are a staple in my weekly meal plans because, they are good to, A) eat by themselves, B) chop up at short notice to make delicious gravies and, C) leftover boiled potatoes mi… Read More
2016-10-10 13:00
This intense chocolate – cacao combination is a chocolate lover’s dream come true, i.e. mine! These chocolate scones were made for a party, till I found a leftover dark chocolate… Read More
2016-10-09 13:00
My cooking without onion and garlic chronicles continue with this “Hummus“recipe which, incidentally is made with Canellini Beans as I had run out of canned chickpeas. Using a kn… Read More
2016-10-08 13:00
Everytime I opened the fridge there was a big head of broccoli looking at me hopefully. I should also add there was some cacao powder peeking from behind it! There’s this chocolate &nd&hell…Read More
2016-10-07 13:00
This hearty dish featuring basmati rice, split or whole mung beans or red lentils and, vegetables found in the fridge and freezer, is a comforting dish that can either be on the drier side p… Read More
2016-10-06 13:00
Potatoes, my much loved vegetables make a stunning statement in this traditional favourite. This dish is usually part of a celebratory feast favoured for the no onion and garlic part. Made w… Read More
2016-10-05 13:00
Semolina based puddings also, called “Sheera” are popular choices for breakfast, afternoon tea and, as a quick dessert that can be put together under half an hour. With the India… Read More
2016-10-04 13:00
Thank you for thinking of me for an award and, welcome to my awards page. Due to my commitments I’m unable to put up individual posts for all the gorgeous and thoughtful awards sent my… Read More
2016-10-04 12:00
“Pulao”, “Pilaf”, “Pollou”, “Pilau” all refer to a rice dish that is cooked along with spices and vegetables in a big pot. The origins of this… Read More
2016-10-03 12:00
Traditionally “Vermicelli” is a pasta from Italy meaning “Little worms”… Appetizing, I know! One of life’s greatest mysteries however, is how an Italian… Read More
2016-10-02 12:00
Traditionally “Vada” or, “Vadai” as they are called made by fermenting rice and lentil batter, which is then hand shaped into doughnuts and deep fried… Read More
2016-10-01 14:00
“Burfi” is essentially a sweet fudge that is made during Indian festive celebrations and happy occasions. There are many variation of this fudge made with nuts, different kinds o… Read More
2016-09-30 14:00
October 1st, 2016 marks the beginning of the official festival season in India and, the most confusing time of the year for me! For the next month or so, all the major festivals are observed… Read More
2016-09-29 14:00
Middle Eastern food is one of my favorites not just to eat, but also prepare. This baked falafel recipe uses no oil, is gluten free and can be made sesame seed free too. Perfect to dunk into… Read More
2016-09-28 14:00
This coconut chutney is a lighter and dairy free version of the traditional one. Dessicated coconut is cheap and easily available throughout the year locally eliminating the trouble of getti… Read More
2016-09-27 14:00
The first time I ate this delicious eggplant in peanut butter dish, was at an Malay restaurant where this was one of the completely vegan items on their menu. Needless to say, I was hoo… Read More
2016-09-26 14:00
I have been asked a couple of times about my whole meal planning and preparation routine. I first started to meal plan way back in 2008 as a working mother, completing her masters studies. S… Read More
2016-09-25 14:00
An abundance of fresh spring produce inspired this quick flatbread recipe. These delicious flat bread or “Paratha” are quick to assemble and the grated carrots help cut out the o… Read More
2016-09-24 14:00
There are times when one hardly has 15 minutes to get dinner ready and feed the hungry hordes. This quick recipe also called “Aloo Bhindi” in North India, uses potatoes boiled in… Read More
2016-09-23 14:00
I have owned an air fryer for the past 4 or so, years now. Deep frying has been made completely obsolete in my kitchen. When I first started off I used to get large packs of frozen potato st… Read More
2016-09-22 14:00
Turmeric, is an ancient Indian spice used in different ways for its healing, digestive and anti-inflammatory properties. Used extensively in Indian food preparation for its lovely flavour an… Read More
2016-09-21 14:00
This famous Indian flatbread recipe is called “Roomali” Roti, as the texture and form is supposed to resemble a soft and thin scarf or, hand-kerchief. Most Indian restaurants wit… Read More
2016-09-20 14:00
My love affair with pulses continues and I realised the other day that I hadn’t blogged about one of my favourites, Kidney Beans! Dried Kidney Beans are quite attractive looking&hellip&hell…Read More
2016-09-19 14:00
Now, that Spring is officially here, it’s time to break out my favourite barbecue recipes! Sadly, our ongoing renovations mean we can’t use my beloved open air barbecue. Oh well… Read More
2016-09-18 14:00
I have an on – and – off relationship with my bread maker. It does make excellent preservative and additive free bread but, takes up too much prime real estate on my kitchen benc… Read More
2016-09-17 14:00
This is my lazy version of Hummous, the famous Lebanese dip. I tend to use vinegar as, a middle eastern friend friend said that extends the shelf life without a noticeable difference in tast… Read More
2016-09-16 14:00
On my recent trip to the Indian store, I found a rather generic looking plastic pouch called “Mango off cuts”. Since the pouch was sealed and a thick opaque white, I had no way o… Read More
2016-09-15 14:00
Father’s Day in Australia is celebrated on the first Sunday of spring. The little ones decided that they would have a party for their father and grandfather, starting with pancakes for… Read More
2016-09-14 14:00
Growing up in an Indian household meant being able to enjoy “Kheer” as it was known on my mother’s side or, “Payasam” as it was called at my father’s plac… Read More
2016-09-13 14:00
These delicious steamed dumplings are made with any vegetables that maybe lurking in the corner of the fridge or freezer. In the past I have used bell pepper, golden corn and even broccoli i… Read More
2016-09-12 14:00
These delicious cardamom flavoured shortbread biscuits are believed to have been introduced in India by the Britishers. Perfect to snack on or, dunk into a warm drink, traditionally use whit… Read More
2016-09-11 14:00
I have always been a big fan of meal planning and use weekly meal planners to help me shop. Everyone gets fed on time, lunch boxes and tummies stay full with minimal waste…. win, win!… Read More
2016-09-10 14:00
A favourite aromatic spice powder is usually sprinkled on top of most North Indian dishes for a deeper flavour and rich aroma, usually associated with Moghlai and Punjabi food. This spice po… Read More
2016-09-09 14:00
My love for steamed savoury cakes is rather well known! This delicious breakfast recipe was popular when I was growing up as the batter is soaked the previous night and total preparati… Read More
2016-09-08 14:00
This delicious stew is similar to “Sambar” except that it doesn’t contain any onion or, garlic and is made with by grinding the coconut and spices together into a pas… Read More
2016-09-07 14:00
“Ven Pongal” literally means a large pot of rice that is cooked with spices for festive occasions. Traditionally hailing from the South of India this dish is made in sweet and sa… Read More
2016-09-06 14:00
Carrots are a very popular ingredient in Indian cooking used in both, savoury and sweet recipes. I’ve always been amazed at the versatility of carrots to adapt and taste delicious. Thi… Read More
2016-09-05 14:00
“Kheer” or pudding, is a popular desert whipped up in a jiffy in most Indian kitchens. Also called “Payasam”, in my part of the world, the preparation times for this… Read More
2016-09-04 14:00
An integral part of all Indian festivals and special occasions, as I was growing up were the luscious food preparations and sweet dishes. “Laddoo” balls, are a hot favourit… Read More
2016-09-03 14:00
“Ganesh” or “Ganpati”, the much loved elephant headed God celebrates his birthday on the 5th of September this year. This festival is celebrated with plenty of food… Read More
2016-09-02 14:00
These savoury, crisp, moreish pretzel like pieces have always been my favourite snack. My mother used to make great quantities and store in large steel box to nibble on. Traditionally these… Read More
2016-09-01 14:00
Onion rings seem to be all the rage in finger food these days. I like them because, the taste is very reminiscent of “Pakoras”! These are baked in the air fryer, I’m sure a… Read More
2016-08-31 14:00
Using up leftovers and minimising food wastage is a concept has been gathering a fair bit of steam recently with many celebrity chefs, who have been devising recipes to use up leftover raw a… Read More
2016-08-30 14:00
Silken tofu is one of the regular items on my weekly shopping list. It makes fabulous chocolate mousse, vegan cheese sauce, ice cream, fritters, is fabulous baked and, of course to mak… Read More
2016-08-29 14:00
Non dairy yogurt is not mainstream in the market yet and considerably more expensive to buy. Home made Soy yogurt is easy to make and delicious too! Plus, making it at home eliminates… Read More
2016-08-28 14:00
Meal planning and preparation is a big part of my Sundays to reduce the chaos surrounding a busy weeknight dinner. I tend to bake on Sunday afternoon making sure, there are nibbles for morni… Read More
2016-08-27 14:00
2016 has been declared as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations! Dried beans/ pulses/ legumes are a great source of protein for vegans. We tend to eat at least 5 varieties… Read More
2016-08-26 14:00
These delicious little steamed sweet morsels are a low fat, quick fix for afternoon tea and dessert. They take about 15 minutes to prepare and another, 15 minutes to cook. These can be toppe… Read More
2016-08-25 14:00
At the end of the week we often end up a few sad looking fruits in the fruit basket that no one will look at, much less eat! This week we had leftover baby Pears and some red Kiwi fruit. My… Read More
2016-08-24 14:00
I have been experimenting with movie making software recently and, decided to make this short video recipe.
This is an easy, delicious, oil free, whole grain Biriyani rice recipe that… Read More
2016-08-23 14:00
This quick recipe is adapted to the pressure cooker eliminating the need to cook the pasta and vegetables separately. The recipe is also inspired by my Indian roots and contains turmeric, on… Read More
2016-08-22 14:00
Yesterday’s post Black Lentil Crêpes are one of those popular dishes that are widely made with slight variations across most South Indian homes and also, by restaurants… Read More
2016-08-21 14:00
These “crêpes” or, savoury pancakes or “Dosa“, as they are popularly known are a traditional breakfast dish across all of Southern India. Made by fermentin… Read More
2016-08-20 14:00
This cake was made for a landmark anniversary party. Made up of scrumptious layers of chocolate cake sandwiched with coconut cream and cherries. This cake is vegan but, not the lowest… Read More
2016-08-19 14:00
This is a quick weeknight recipe that combines frozen fenugreek greens with yellow split mung beans flavoured with heaps of ginger to make a warming meal that’s just right with r… Read More
2016-08-18 14:00
Malai Kofta is a famous Indian dish. Traditionally made with deep fried dairy based cottage cheese dumplings dunked into a cream based gravy. My vegan version lightens this scrumptious recip… Read More
2016-08-17 14:00
Indian cuisine spans many, many varieties of lentils or “Daal” as they are popularly known, with different variations in ingredients, spices and the amount of gravy to slurp up!… Read More
2016-08-16 14:00
Who knew a thing such as “Soy Fish” existed, completely unrelated to the living things in the sea?! I found some on my excursion to the Asian Grocery Store last week and realised… Read More
2016-08-15 14:00
“Appe” or, “Paniyaram” are fluffy little vegan, gluten free pan fried dumplings traditionally made along the West Coast of India. My mother made these with leftover I… Read More
2016-08-14 14:00
My dear mother used to make pineapple upside down cakes for me as a child. I’ve never outgrown the charm of seeing the pretty fruit slices when, the cake was flipped on to the cooling… Read More
2016-08-13 14:00
Rice flakes or Pohe, flavoured with onions and potatoes and, garnished with coconut, green peas and coriander was a popular breakfast dish in India when I grew up. Large quantities were mad… Read More
2016-08-12 14:00
Agar flakes are also known as Agar – Agar, China Grass (India), Kanten (Japan) and Khay – Yen (China), are a gel like substance found in the cell wall of seaweed or, a… Read More
2016-08-11 14:00
Every weekend is now designated to cleaning up the fridge and fruit bowl before the big shopping trip on Sunday. As always there are leftover veggies, cooked rice, forlorn looking jars with… Read More
2016-08-11 01:11
Every now and then, I make little too much dough for my Rotis, that sits patiently in the fridge waiting to be used up. This is a great recipe to use up any veggies left in the fridge in a s… Read More
2016-08-09 14:00
A huge chocolate-y thank you to the sweet Agatha Chocolats for the “One Lovely Blog Award” nomination! Agatha Chocolats being a sister chocoholic is definitely some one to f… Read More
2016-08-08 19:30
Edit: I’ve been contacted since the original posting of this recipe by an individual suggesting that, I have not correctly credited this recipe to them. I would like reiterate that thi… Read More
2016-08-08 14:00
Anyone who has been to an Indian restaurant or, opened an Indian cookbook will have seen Palak Paneer in all its green spinach-ey glory with perfect golden fried cottage cheese chunks, garn… Read More
2016-08-07 02:00
This whole week has been a blur with our renovation, school in full swing, work and wintry windy days (and nights)! In the midst of all this, comes an award nomination from The Utopian Unive… Read More
2016-08-06 21:07
I have memories of eating these puffs for the first time from a bakery close to my father’s office. The flakey light cover encasing the most spicy vegetable mixture that sent me runnin… Read More
2016-08-05 14:00
Mixed Vegetable Lentil Stew A.K.A. Sambar or “Kolaumbo”, as it is known around my place is a scrumptious lentil based stew full of veggie goodness. Commonly eaten with hot steam… Read More
2016-08-04 14:00
This is a one pot, quick breakfast porridge, no fuss recipe that is ready within half an hour. I often throw in a cup of steamed mixed vegetables to raise the nutritional profile and, a… Read More
2016-08-03 14:00
My earliest memories of eating Idlis are as a toddler (if not younger) sitting on my mother’s kitchen bench top and nibbling on hot steamed idlis, as soon as they were taken out of the… Read More
2016-08-02 14:00
Best Recipes, is an Australian recipe website that I’ve long been a fan, offered me the chance to try out Pampas pastry, which has 64 flakey layers in one pastry sheet. I tried making… Read More
2016-08-01 14:00
Every home baker has their favourite recipe for a plain Vanilla cake. Often overlooked for its more glamorous cousin, the Chocolate Cake for special occasions, this basic recipe lends itsel… Read More
2016-07-31 14:00
Rotis or Chapathis, are griddle baked flat bread made on a daily basis, sometimes more than once a day, either to dunk into gravies or curries, or as a wrapping for stir fries. Often eaten a… Read More
2016-07-30 14:00
My love for tea, specially spicy Chai is well known. In my quest to come up with the perfect vegan Chai Latte mix, I’ve been experimenting with different plant based milks and, spice:… Read More
2016-07-29 12:22
One of the advantages of the colder weather are all the different kinds of berries available at the markets – Strawberries, blueberries, boysenberries, blackberries and raspberries. Th… Read More
2016-07-27 23:57
Mushrooms are one of my favourite vegetables and get cooked in one form or, another every week. The high protein content also makes them perfect for little growing bodies. Their ability to c… Read More
2016-07-26 14:00
Ivy Gourd (Tendli in my mother tongue) is a mild, sweetish tasting vegetable that is used in stir fries, gravies and rice based dishes called “Pulao or Bhaat”. This unassuming ve… Read More
2016-07-25 14:00
One of the biggest advantages of this vegan and gluten free Dhokla recipe is that it can be readied in minutes. While the batter steams, the toppings consisting of mustard seeds, curry leave… Read More
2016-07-24 14:00
There are a few things more satisfying than biting into a piping hot toasted sandwich or Jaffles, as they are called in Australia with molten cheese oozing out. Dunking them into some h… Read More
2016-07-23 14:00
I can never decide if hot chocolate in winter tastes better than in warmer weather! After my newest acquisition, a big tin of Soy Milk Powder, I’ve been looking at different ways of i… Read More
2016-07-22 11:30
Ever since I discovered iHerb and their wonderful vegan products that I can access living Down Under, I’ve compulsively taken to ordering from them. In turn, iHerb gives me discount co… Read More
2016-07-21 16:03
Every now and then, on a cold wintry night everyone craves warm, spicy, comforting food that is quickly rustled up. This tomato flavoured rice pulao ticks all these boxes. Tastes perfect a… Read More
2016-07-20 19:02
Brown Chickpeas are the darker and tastier cousins of white chickpeas used commonly in Chana Masala. Popularly known as Kala Chana, they are eaten in myriad forms like sprouts, soaked and bo… Read More
2016-07-19 14:46
A big thank you to the inspirational Dolly from the Kool Kosher Kitchen for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! She genuinely spreads happiness and sunshine through her vivacious… Read More
2016-07-18 14:04
“Upma” is a traditional breakfast favoured by many across all the states across Southern India. The formula used is a simple combination of grains, vegetables, spices and herbs… Read More
2016-07-15 16:36
The ubiquitous Daal, made daily in millions of kitchens across the world with different lentils and varied spices to deliver a familiar flavour that spells comfort!
Simple Daal around our pl… Read More
2016-07-12 14:00
Atta Ka Halva or Sheera, is commonly used as a sweet offering in temples and places of worship in India. Wholemeal flour also called Atta, is a staple in most Indian kitchens. In India, the… Read More
2016-07-09 14:15
Chocolate cakes make me happy! When they are vegan and gluten free, they make me happier! So, let’s eat cake 😊!
We need,
Self Raising Gluten Free flour – 1.5 cups
Raw S… Read More
2016-07-06 14:42
I was hooked from my first spoon of Mapo Tofu on a cold wintry night in Hong Kong. There are many stories about how the dish came about, but the flavours are absolutely impeccable. Here&rsq&helli…Read More
2016-07-03 16:50
Eggplants are a family favourite at my place and also, hold the distinction of being one of the few veggies I would eat without a fuss as a child 😊 Unfortunately they aren’t v… Read More
2016-06-30 14:05
Ahhh… an oxymoron I hear you say. How on earth can an omletter be vegan?! Well, if you make it with chickpea flour + your choice of favourite veggies + garnishing = Vegan Omlette! Gr… Read More
2016-06-27 14:23
Winter brings tempting rich gravies and warming curries along with flavoursome rice dishes or rotis. Helpfully, thick winter jackets help camouflage all the extra weight too 😄. Butt… Read More
2016-06-23 16:46
Naan, the word conjures up images of white, pillowy, soft, fragrant bread ready to be dunked into a delicious vegetable curry. Closely related to Pita breads, Naan bread is thought to be a… Read More
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