Today we are talking jam!! With this recipe, we can jam any fruit with varying amounts of pectin using just a handful of ingredients. Pectin is essential for setting jams to the right consistency and it occurs in varying amounts in different fruits (Google is your friend to understand the pectin content of different varieties…
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Oven-baked Vegan curried croquettes
India’s love affair with street food is no secret; pani puri, samosa, chaat, kachori, vada pav, gobi Manchurian, momos, tikki etc etc, the choices truly are endless. Also, the flavours and offerings vary greatly depending on the state, city or town in which you find yourself. One such delight is aalu chop or cutlet i.e…
Roasted cauliflower and sweet potato salad with onion dressing
This roasted cauliflower and sweet potato salad is and will probably always be one of my favourite veggie sides. Vegan, fresh, flavourful and filling, my roasted cauliflower and sweet potato salad is quite versatile and can be served with any protein, in wraps, over steamed or pilaf rice or just own its own. In fact,…
Lime and coriander rice with beans
This Lime and Coriander Rice with Beans is vegan, tasty, nutritious and great for meal prep. Enough said 🙂 Ingredients (serves 4 to 6) 1-2 tbsp of oil 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic, finely minced or grated 1/2 tsp of salt 1/4 – 1/2…
Green Raita with herbs, veggies and spices
Packed full of flavour and goodness, this Green Raita with loads of herbs, veggies and spices is the perfect accompaniment to many Indian dishes. Pairing wonderfully with Indian breads, rice dishes and curries adding cool and yet, comforting freshness, my Green Raita can hold its own in a grand thaali complete with rich vegetarian and…
Rainbow veggie and chickpea salad
This colourful Veggie and Chickpea salad is and will probably always be my go-to salad recipe. Fresh, zingy and filling all at once, my rainbow bean and veggie salad is quite versatile and provides a healthy dose of vegetables. Serve it with any protein or wrap it up in some tortilla wraps for a lovely…
Fiery carrot and fennel soup with tomato and chive salsa
Portions: 2 generous bowls Ingredients and method: For the soup: 1 tbsp of olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely minced Half a large bulb of fennel, roughly chopped 2 carrots, diced into small pieces 1 ripe tomato, diced 1/2 tsp of salt 3/4 large red chili , minced (save the rest of the chili for…
Meat balls and beans pasta bake
Portions: Serves 4 Ingredients: 250 grams of lean minced meat of any kind; I have used chicken 1 can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, half for the meat balls and the rest saved for later 1 tsp of onion powder 1/2 tsp of salt for the meat balls and more to taste for…
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