A quick and delicious one-pot meal with mushrooms simmered in a delicately spiced cashew-tomato-coconut based sauce. Makes a heartwarming meal with parotta, roti, or rice. Vegan and gluten-free!!! Mushroom is one of those things which you either absolutely love or hate. I happen to fall in the former category. There is nothing in between! They...
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Cherry Tomato & Rosemary Focaccia
This focaccia bread is baked to perfection, and is topped with cherry tomatoes, rosemary, and some flaky salt for a blast of flavor in every bite!!! Is there anything more magical than the aroma of a freshly baked bread, more so when it's focaccia? This Italian flatbread is made with flour, yeast, olive oil, flaky...
Instant Pot Tofu Tikka Masala
Quick, easy, and healthy tofu tikka masala made with tofu in a flavorful and creamy tikka masala sauce that never fails to hit the spot. Goes amazingly with paratha, naan bread, or rice. Vegan and Gluten-free!!! Tofu is one thing I didn't take to right away. By itself, tofu doesn't have much flavor. For the...
Instant Pot Lauki Vadi | Ghiya Vadi | Bottle Gourd Curry with Lentil Nuggets
This simple and delicious preparation is made by cooking bottle gourd with sun-dried lentil nuggets and spices in an onion-tomato gravy. Makes a quick and easy wholesome vegan meal with rice, roti, or paratha!!! Bottle gourd, also known as lauki, ghiya, doodhi, sorakaya, or opo squash is one of the healthiest vegetables around. Despite the...
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Make perfectly creamy, fluffy, and flavored to perfection garlic mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot. This lighter version is made indulgently creamy with buttermilk and just a tad butter for a truly magical holiday side and beyond!!! Thanksgiving dinner without mashed potatoes is unimaginable. It's the quintessential holiday side that's loved by all ages. It's...
Instant Pot Rajasthani Gatta Pulao | Gatte ka Pulao | Ram Pulao
A traditional rice delicacy from Rajasthan for festive occasions! Steamed gram flour dumplings (gatte) are combined with rice, aromatics, nuts, and flavored with spices to make this scrumptious preparation!!! Being a punjabi raised in Rajasthan, I have had the good fortune of trying out so many traditional rajasthani dishes. My mom would make some like...
Instant Pot Vegan Butternut Squash Chipotle Soup
Warm, comforting soup with a deliciously spicy twist! The kind that will have you asking for more and some more. Cozy up with a warm bowl of this soup and your favorite crusty bread to dunk in. Enjoy!!! With fall comes myriad varieties of squash, the one I love and use the most is Butternut...
Sookha Kaala Chana | Black Chickpeas (Dry)
Sookha kala chana is a deliciously spiced dry preparation which is popularly made for kanjak puja during Navratri. This high protein no onion no garlic dish can be enjoyed year-round as well, as a chaat, salad, or a side with poori or paratha. A vegan recipe!!! Sookhe kaale chane is something we enjoy all through...
Vrat Ke Dahi Wale Aloo | Potatoes in Yogurt Gravy
A super delish recipe for navratri fasting with no onion and garlic which can be made in under 20 minutes. Potatoes are cooked in a tangy yogurt gravy and seasoned with spices!!! And the festival season begins! I am super excited and everything suddenly seems brighter and more beautiful. The festivities begin with Navratri which...
Malai Paneer | Paneer in Creamy Tomato Sauce
A delicately flavored, rich, creamy, and oh so delicious paneer dish that's perfect for just about any occasion. Paneer chunks are marinated and then simmered in a luscious ginger-infused tomato gravy. Since it's a no-onion no-garlic recipe, it's perfect for navratri fasting days too!!! I am so excited to share with you guys a family...
