Say hello to the best eggless chocolate orange cake recipe. This moist chocolate sponge cake is filled and topped with a creamy chocolate and orange frosting and decorated with candied orange slices.
Serve a slice of this cake with my homemade billionaire's latte or authentic indian masala chai for a blissful experience!
This Vegan Mulligatawny Soup recipe is so comforting yet easy to make in less than 30 minutes. It is a richly flavoured lentil soup loaded with hearty root vegetables, apples, red lentils and curry powder.
My take on the classic Anglo-Indian Mulligatawny curry soup can be laid on the table in no time, especially when using the Instant Pot. Stovetop method provided.
Vegan Brussels Sprouts Korma is the stuff dreams are made off! Now that Brussels Sprouts are in season make this delectable Indian Korma Curry at home - ready in under 40 minutes.Â
Serve with hot and steamy rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice or with Garlic and Coriander Naan to mop up all that rich and creamy sauce. It makes a great go-to-meatless Monday or Veganuary meal idea.
Learn how to make Vegan Brussels Sprouts Korma recipe in an Instant Pot with easy step by step pictures in this post.
This quick and easy Cranberry Sauce made in the Instant Pot uses fresh (or frozen) cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and spices. It's a great vegan side that takes only 5 minutes hands on time.
Homemade Indian Curry Masala Powder is fresh, flavourful and free from all artificial colours and preservatives. If you love curry flavoured food, then you need to try out this easy and inexpensive Curry Masala Powder that can be done in less than 15 minutes with some everyday kitchen cupboard ingredients.
This vegan masala can be used for any vegetarian or non-vegetarian curries and is an ideal gift for your foodie friend.
Learn how to make Homemade Indian Curry Masala Powder in this post.
Treat yourself this winter with this warm, creamy and comforting bowl of Best Butternut Squash and Cannellini Beans Soup on a cold evening. This delicious soup is vegan, gluten-free and incredibly quick to prepare.
Perfect with this Instant Pot Bread.
This is a breakfast recipe worth getting out of bed for. These oats idli are made with porridge oats, semolina and vegetables. It's ready quick and doesn't need fermentation.
Chocolate and Peanut butter is the perfect combination for these delectable Chocolate and Peanut Butter Kala Jamun! These sticky-sweet deep-fried dough balls are filled with cocoa powder and peanut butter stuffing then doused in sugar syrup and topped with whipped cream.Â
They are ridiculously yummy and can perk up anyone's day.
Are you ready to try out this flavoursome Do Pyaza Mushroom Focaccia? This magically chewy, crunchy and soft Italian bread is topped with Indian Do Pyaza Mushroom stir fry and, to your surprise, it is not baked in the oven but made on the stovetop, in an iron frying pan.
Do not let this autumn go without trying these Air Fryer Apple Ring Doughnuts! These Apple Ring Doughnuts are simple to make but a mouth-watering treat for all. Apple rings are dipped in vegan batter, air fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. These crispy and & delicious fritters are totally plant-based and perfect as a dessert or snack.
Peanut Chocolate Barfi/Barfee is easy, quick and delectable fusion sweet that is covered in shiny edible silver leaf aka varq . The good news for chocoholics is that it has chocolate too. After all "Chocolate is happiness you can eat" ;). This barfi is made with rich peanut butter and chocolate, a delightful combination!
Only 5 ingredients are used in making this delicious Barfi, I have the detailed recipe post with pictures.
Kesar Lachha Rabdi is a silky Indian milk sweet made by simmering whole milk until it reduces to a cream and layers of malai form. Here, I've taken the classic rabdi recipe and added saffron for extra luxury, aroma and colour.
This African Peanut Soup is inspired by the groundnut soup recipes from Western Africa. Creamy peanut butter, veggies, coconut milk and spices create a rich soup with a creamy texture. This fantastic recipe is vegan, gluten-free and can be made ahead for meal-prep.
This Turkish-style hummus recipe, Turkish Tadka Hummus, incorporates the best flavours from the Middle East. This easy, quick and plant-based dip definitely has that extra kick with an added "tadka".
This Vegan White Bean Bruschetta recipe is a delicious Italian starter. Thick slices of toasted RYE sourdough bread are topped with white kidney beans, sundried cherry tomatoes, green pesto, and extra virgin olive oil. Creamy cannellini beans lend a nutty, earthy flavour whilst lashings of extra virgin olive oil add a fruity aroma.
These Sun-Dried Tomatoes are made in the dehydrator, no oven necessary. They're intensely fragrant, delicately sweet and will make you wonder why you ever bought shop bought sun-dried tomatoes in the first place!
These Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Noodles take less than 30 minutes to put together. Colourful vegetables and noodles are stir-fried with a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Try this Papdi Chaat or Papri Chaat! This chaat is a combination of complementing and contrasting textures and flavours. Papdi chaat is crunchy, spicy, tangy and sweet and can be eaten as an evening snack or as a great alternative to a meal.
Could this post be any more millennial? This Ruby Chocolate Latte made with ruby pink chocolate ticks every millennials' box. It contains coffee AND it's pink! Similar to a white hot chocolate or white chocolate latte, this drink is smooth and sweet but with subtle berry notes.
Tomato Raita is an authentic Indian-style yogurt dip with sweet roasted tomato to celebrate tomatoes in true desi style. Serve as a starter with deep fried poppadum or part of mezze with crusty sourdough or focaccia. Tomato raita is simply perfect served as a side dish to any spicy Indian curry.Â
Want to know how to make PERFECT Restaurant-Style Garlic and Coriander Naan at home? Prepare this pillowy and delicious egg-free naan to soak up those rich and exotic Indian curries you have made!
This Vegan Eton Mess with Mango, inspired by the British classic Eton Mess, features homemade eggless cardamom meringue, a jumble of whipped coconut cream and the king of fruit - mango. The perfect colourful dessert to celebrate the sunshine.
This Mango Avocado Salsa with pineapple is fresh, zingy and complements so many dishes. The salsa is so easy and quick to put together. It's delicious, pretty, customisable and is filled with Indian alphonso mango, pineapple and avocado - and the secret ingredient? Passionfruit.
Ghee Rice is an irresistibly delicious, quick, and straightforward classic Indian rice dish which is flavoured with Indian clarified butter, Ghee.Â
A super side dish that is made with a handful of ingredients and pairs well with any spicy Indian meal. Whether you prepare on stovetop, Indian pressure cooker or Instant Pot, you'll have perfect fluffiest cooked Ghee rice every time.
Have you wondered what the white coloured paneer tikka in restaurants is? It's called Malai Paneer Tikka - a luxurious, elegant appetiser made with a rich marinade of cream, yogurt, and aromatic spices.
How to make Gujarati Masala Bhakhri | Gujarati Masala Bhakhri is a vegan, crispy and tasty wholewheat shallow fried flatbread prepared with wholewheat flour and basic spices that is mostly consumed at breakfast but one can have any time of the day. A quick traditional Gujarati breakfast, here is how to make Gujarati Masala Bhakhri recipe in less than 15 minutes.
Farali Palak Poori - delicious deep-fried Indian flatbread prepared with fresh spinach, spice powders, green chillies and gluten-free farali flours (amaranth, water chestnut and barnyard millet). I use mashed potato to help bind the poori.
Rajagira halwa without milk is a delicious dairy free Indian sweet recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes. This farali melt in your mouth dessert is prepared with rajgira flour, making it suitable for a gluten-free diet. Ideal during vrat seasons such as Navratri, Shravan mas or Ekadashi.
Start to feel a little peckish around mid-morning? Have these easy elevenses Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches with your tea or coffee. This decadent sandwich is super easy to prepare, and can be made ONLY with 3 ingredients such as white bread, plain cream cheese and English cucumber.
Perfect for afternoon tea or children's tea party.
Moong Dal Ladoo or Dal Ke Laddu is a wonderful classic Indian sweet, a treat for the eyes as much as it is to the taste buds. A mouthwatering moong or mung dal ladoo made from yellow split lentil flour, ghee and sugar. These are simply moreish and must for all Indian festivities and celebrations such as Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan or Ganesh Chaturthi!!
Matar Dhokli is a one-pot Gujarati dish made with wheat flour dumplings and green peas simmered in a tomato gravy. Think of it as the sister of the classic dal dhokli that's made with leftover Gujarati daal.
Sometimes you just crave sticky, fudgy brownies straight from the oven. Luckily, these egg-free Coca-Cola Brownies come together in less than 40 minutes. The star ingredient in this recipe is regular Coca-Cola which creates the lightest crust with a melt-in-the-mouth moist centre.
Just how the perfect brownie should be.
Put your Mexican meal kits at the back of your cupboard and have a go at making Espresso Black Bean Tacos at home. Invite all your espresso crazy friends for a Taco Tuesday night and impress them with these vegetarian tacos, which are packed with smoky rich flavours, seasoned with a homemade taco seasoning and a hint of coffee. The coffee lends an earthy flavour to the taco sauce taking your feast to new flavourful heights.Â
Cast your senses back to that perfect European holiday with this Rustic Pizzeria style Chargrilled Vegetable Pizza. A hearty wholemeal base topped with a fragrant tomato sauce and layers of chargrilled veg. A perfect weekend treat as well as for the midweek!
These Eggless Amaranth Pancakes are packed with goodness like amaranth flour and banana and topped with exotic mango.Â
Have an awesome Valentine's day with these quintessential Almond French Toast Hearts! By creating these toasts you are going to start your day with so much fun. These eggless and adorable heart-shape french toasts have rich almond, vanilla and cinnamon flavours. A perfect way to say ' I love you' to your loved ones!
Dislike strongly flavoured okra dishes? Try this Kashmiri Bhindi-Okra! A light, quick and vegan dish that is sure to tickle your fancy. It also works just as well as a side dish. Do not underrate okra, because let me tell you this sensational preparation is going to knock your socks off!
Looking for a speedy mid-week supper recipe? You need this Instant Pot Vegetable Chow Mein / Instant Pot Lo Mein! It’s easily ready under 20 mins (quicker than home delivery) and is packed with flavours and textures. Also, not to forget it is vegan too.
Make perfect Chow Mein noodles in your Instant Pot every time.
Gundar Pak or gond pak - Edible Gum Fudge is a traditional Gujarati delicacy which is often prepared during the winter season. These exotic and unique taste bars consists of Bawal/Baval Gundar or gond ( edible gum ) ghee, jaggery and lots of special herbs and spices.
Here is how to make gond pak recipe with jaggery.
My Chilli, Garlic and Lime Mogo/Cassava Chips are buttery inside but crispy outside thanks to the air fryer. Cassava chips are boiled with lime juice then tossed in a finger-licking chilli garlic masala so the flavour runs right through the centre of each piece. They're on permanent rotation in our kitchen.
Introducing my incredible Masala Mogo inspired by my favourite restaurant. Deep fried mogo is tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy garlic soy sauce. It's the perfect easy to make starter that your guests won't be able to forget!
