Current situation (COVID 19) is having a big impact on every one’s daily life including long lines in grocery stores and not being able to get the needed vegetables or other products. I made this dish with the ingredients I had in handy. But you can replace any of these ingredients with your favorite one. … Continue reading Rice noodles with sprouted mung beans
Category: Quick Dishes
Fruit Crumble with Coconut Topping
It’s the time of the year again – apple picking, abundance berries in the market and fresh cranberries has started popping in the store shelves. While the weather it is getting cooler, I am starting to bake again – the spices and the baking aroma will fill the house and of course it will make… Continue reading Fruit Crumble with Coconut Topping
Vegan Banana Cake
This is one of the most easiest and quickest cakes I have ever made. When I say “Vegan Banana Cake”, it might sound like the cake may not be the same as the ones with eggs and butter regarding consistency and taste. But believe me, even I was a bit reluctant to make this… Continue reading Vegan Banana Cake
Kollu (Horse Gram) Chutney
Kollu or Horse gram in English which I have never heard of until I came to the United States. I believe it is quite common in India but no one knows this lentil in my family or town. I saw this lentil in one of the Indian grocery stores and bought a packet which has been… Continue reading Kollu (Horse Gram) Chutney
Coconut Almond Granola with Matcha Yogurt
Here is a quick and easy breakfast – if you are in a hurry to run to work or to run errands, here is what you can do (actually that is what I do). Have a bag of granola in your office or home. May be keep a small carton of plain yogurt… Continue reading Coconut Almond Granola with Matcha Yogurt
Tempeh in Coconut Milk
Tempeh – I know a lot of people might not have heard about it. I have tasted fried Tempeh a while ago in a restaurant. Since then I have been looking for this product and finally found this at Trader Joe’s and I was quite happy to convert this Tempeh into delicious dishes. Tempeh is… Continue reading Tempeh in Coconut Milk
Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli with Red Chili Flakes
I had some left over broccoli florets which is too small of a quantity to make any dish as is. I had never cooked broccoli with any other vegetables except once with kidney beans ( Broccoli with kidney beans). So this time I thought to add one of my favorite root vegetable – potatoes. Broccoli and… Continue reading Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli with Red Chili Flakes
Wholesome Pancakes from a Mix
I know Monday’s – all the fun and chores over the weekend, and here we are back to another Monday. Today was not so cold and I felt like something fruity. While I was shopping for cereal yesterday, I found this “Hudson Mill” pancake mix and immediately grabbed it. I don’t even know what made… Continue reading Wholesome Pancakes from a Mix
Bottle Gourd White Curry
Ingredients: 1 cup cut bottle gourd 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup coconut milk 3-4 shallots 1-2 small green chilies slit lengthwise 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon urad dhal 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed Curry leaves Salt to taste Method: Slit bottle gourd length wise and remove seeds. Cut bottle gourd into… Continue reading Bottle Gourd White Curry
Sautéed Portabella Caps with Baby Bok-Choy
This is one of the most simplest and easiest recipes I have made. For this recipe, it is good to use large Portabella caps instead of Portabells baby mushrooms. The large caps has more distinct flavor and has a nice chewy texture when roasted. Even though extra virgin olive oil is mainly used in salads (not for… Continue reading Sautéed Portabella Caps with Baby Bok-Choy
