Shikanji or Nimbu Pani is a spiced drink similar to lemonade. It needs just 7 ingredients and is a refreshing drink for summer. Indian Lemonade or limeade spiced with cumin and kala namak. Vegan Recipe It is finally getting warm out here and Shikanji is starting to make an appearance! This Indian Limeade has Just…
Vegan Tofu Amritsari Masala – Tofu in Smoky Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce
Tofu Amritsari Masala. This Amritsari Sauce uses toasted cayenne and spices to make a smoky spicy creamy tomato sauce. Add chickpeas, veggies or veggie meats for variation. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe. Can be Soyfree, Nutfree. Amritsar is a town in the state of Punjab and the cuisine from this city has certain twists to the usual…
Vegan Korma Recipe Instant Pot – Stove top option
Instant Pot Vegan Korma Recipe with White Korma Sauce. Saucepan option. This Creamy Veggie and Tofu Korma is made in Instant Pot Pressure cooker. Indian Vegan Glutenfree Coconutfree Recipe. Soyfree, Nutfree option There are Indian kormas and there are kormas. Some have tomato and some dont. The spices and flavors vary depending on the…
Homemade Garam Masala Spice Blend Recipe
This quick Garam Masala spice blend takes 2 mins to make at home with everyday spices. Use it in Indian dishes, with roasted veggies, in soups, stews, cookies and more. “Garam” means hot and “Masala” in this context means a blend of spices. The spice blend itself is not generally hot. It has black pepper…
Kadai Chole – Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes
Kadai Chole is a delicious Chickpea curry generally made in an Indian wok. 1 Pot 30 min Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes. Simple Indian sauce paired here with potatoes. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree Recipe. Kadai is a wok like vessel often used to make quick Indian stir fries or dryish curries. There are various types…
Instant Pot Baingan Bharta Recipe – Spiced Mashed Eggplant
Easy Instant Pot Baingan Bharta – Indian Spiced Mashed Eggplant. 1 Pot 30 Min. Serve as dip with flatbread or with curries or Dals. Add chickpeas to make a meal Vegan Glutenfree Nutfree Soyfree Recipe Stovetop option Baingan Bharta translates to eggplant mash. The traditional bharta is a long process, Large eggplants are roasted…
Vegan Malai Ladoo – Cardamom Cream Fudge Balls
Vegan Malai Ladoo. Sweet Fudge balls that are flavored with cardamom. Festive Indian Sweet. Dairy-free Ladoo. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Recipe. Can be oilfree. Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating! Another year, another festival, another vegan-ized Indian Dessert. Malai Ladoo (direct translation- cream balls) are generally made with heavy cream and some milk powder…
Instant Pot Red Lentil Butternut Squash Curry – Stovetop option
Instant Pot Red Lentil Butternut Squash Curry. This Warming lentil butternut or pumpkin curry is creamy and comforting. 1 Pot, 30 Min make in a Pressure cooker or Saucepan. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free nut-free Recipe. The weather is getting cooler (read pretty cold) out here and every day we feel like we need a bowl…
Instant Pot Sooji Halwa – Rava Kesari
Instant Pot Sooji Halwa – Rava Kesari / Sheera. Vegan Indian Spoon Fudge. Add pineapple or bananas for Pienapple or Banana Sheera. Can be nutfree, glutenfree Like Every year, festivals and holidays come around the same time and I try to fit recipes for both on the blog. This year, the festival of Dussehra is…
Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala
Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala with Instant Pot Tikka Masala Sauce. Flavorful Weekday Dinner. Freezer Friendly. Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree option The Tikka Masala Sauce that we made in the earlier post goes amazingly with almost anything. Most veggies, tofu, tempeh, seitan, vegan chikin, chickpeas, lentils, soycurls or just use as a dressing over a bowl. Easy,…