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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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 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...
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...
Vegetarian Soya Keema Tacos
An interesting take on vegetarian tacos with a deliciously spiced soya keema filling. Throw it in a tortilla, add a creamy dreamy avocado mint sauce and serve with your favorite toppings. Dinner is served!!! Tacos are a great way to load up on some veggie deliciousness. The options are endless- you can go all authentic with Mexican flavors...
Instant Pot Aloo Gajar Matar
This humble no-onion no-garlic dish is a North Indian staple, especially during winter months. Quick and easy to make with everyday pantry ingredients, it's wonderfully delicious and packed with nutrients. Takes under 20 minutes in an Instant Pot. Vegan and gluten-free!! The classic and delightful combination of potato, carrots, and peas is pure magic. Potato...
Kashmiri Dum Aloo - Instant Pot
A healthier take on the traditional recipe, with minimal oil, and in a fraction of time in an IP. Here whole baby potatoes are cooked in a vibrant, spicy fennel and ginger-infused yogurt gravy. Give this lip-smackingly good recipe a try and you will be hooked!! I have been making kashmiri dum aloo the traditional...
Dahi Baingan | Eggplant in Yogurt Sauce
Dahi Baingan or Dahi Baigana - Marinated eggplants in lightly seasoned yogurt sauce with just the right balance of spice, tanginess, sweet, and absolute deliciousness!!! I love EVERYTHING eggplant. Be it baingan bharta, bharwan baingan, eggplant parmesan, and so on. I have been making this Odia specialty in my kitchen for a while now, but...
