Ingredient: Water

Mains

Chana Masala (Savoury Chickpeas)

This Chana Masala (Savoury Chickpeas) recipe has loads of flavor and is naturally vegan and gluten free. Loaded with nutrition, chickpeas earn their place as a healthful and key staple of any diet. So easy to make, this classic dish tastes better than take out! This recipe is everything I […]

Appetizers, Sauces

Tahini Sauce

A ready good tahini sauce is creamy, rich, tangy, nutty and velvety smooth. There should be just enough garlic to enhance the overall flavour but if you like it garlicky then add more. This tahini sauce adds flavour to anything! Use it on salads, vegetables both fresh and roasted, falafels, […]

Mains

Tofu Steaks Glazed

These delicious Tofu Steaks are a nutritious and wholesome vegan/gluten-free meal. Serve the tofu with rice, quinoa and/or steamed vegetables. The tofu is marinated and infused with an easy and scrumptious sauce and then baked to perfection. Cut the tofu into even slices (I prefer to cut them about 1/4″ […]

Mains

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burger

This sweet potato and black bean burger is flavourful, moist, hearty and delicious. They are completely vegan, gluten-free and freezer-friendly – perfect for meal prep.  These burgers are so hearty that you won‘t miss the bun if you opt to eat the patties on their own, which is my preference. […]

Mains, Sides

Homemade Roti Flatbread

Roti is a very simple and easy flatbread made with 2 basic ingredients: whole flour and water. I grew up eating this flatbread almost everyday. My Mom mixed and kneaded the dough fresh every evening and the Roti was made and served hot and fresh at dinner time. The fresh-bread […]

Appetizers, Sauces, Sides

Cashew Crema

This is my favourite Taco Tuesday sauce. It’s intense in flavour and high on the healthy scale. My unique version is savoury, spicy, tangy and so creamy! And it’s all completely vegan. Serve it with tacos, as a dipping sauce, in sandwiches and even over salads.

Cookies, Desserts

Besan Barfi (Fudge)

Besan Barfi is a wonderful gluten-free dessert that always hits the spot and satisfies the sweet tooth! It’s sweet with a naturally nutty and earthy taste. My version contains less fat and sugar but still tastes decadent. The most important step in making the best Barfi is cooking the besan […]

Cookies, Desserts

Gajrela (Kajar ka Halwa or Carrot Pudding)

Gajrela (Gajar ka Halwa, sweet Carrot Pudding) is wildly popular in Northern India. Shredded carrots are cooked with butter/ghee, sugar, milk and nuts. It is typically made during the winter months and at Diwali. My mom’s version is the best I’ve eaten and I’ve recreated it here. It can be […]

Indian, Mains, Sides, Vegetable

Sweet & Tangy Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s so versatile, it can be roasted, sautéed, toasted or puréed into a soup. It can also be mashed and used in casseroles, breads, muffins, and pies.

This recipe is the perfect as a side dish with any meal or eaten on it’s own.

Indian, Mains, Soups

Punjabi Kadhi

Kadhi is a popular savoury Punjabi North Indian dish made with sour yogurt and served with veggie fritters soaked in the Kadhi. For an alternate option, raw veggies can be added once the Kadhi is cooked and heated until the veggies are cooked.

Soups

Comforting and Healthy Lentil Soup

I love this lentil soup and it is one of my go-to foods when I need comfort. Lentils are a high source of protein. Eat with rice and a side yogurt or a glass of milk to make a complete meal.