Herby, Tasty & Tangy Crackers-Vegan & Gluten Free
My spicey, herby and tangy crackers that are vegan and gluten-free – and “Guilt-Free”. Lockdown regulations the weather and everything else calls for an unlimited supply of snacks and we all want to ensure we are eating healthy – so
Mootia
A fancy Nancy name for a simple age-old dish that is packed with flavor, nutrition, all the goodness of veggies and yes, it is “Gluten-Free & Vegan”. The Gujarati community never ever wastes anything and that is one of the reasons
Spinach Fritters
This is a very simple recipe – that was inspired by "Sibas Mfino Fritters" – I turned it and tuned to fit in with my ethos of vegetarian – and then I took it a step further and made it
Madumbi/Yams
Yams, taro root, dasheen, madumbis or the real South African name – “amadumbe” – is a root vegetable that tastes amazing and looks weird. They are packed with a host of vitamins, minerals and are an excellent source of dietary fibre.
Vagharelo Bhaat (Tempered Rice)
“No Waste” is a popular “mantra” in Guajarati homes – you cannot even imagine the ways in which we use leftovers to create tasty, “fresh” meals and this recipe echoes the sentiment of this mantra Vagharelo bhaat (tempered rice) is a
Poha-Flattened Rice
Poha (flattened rice – available at Indian grocery stores), Poha – is available in various thicknesses, and it is a very easily digestible form of raw rice and very popular across Indian households. All it need to be “ready to
Vagareli Makai (Braised Mealies)
With winter comes the need for “comfort eating” and most comforting dishes are “carb laden”, however we try and try again to make our comfort food/snacks a little healthy and sometimes we pass this test and sometimes we don’t –
Alloo Tikki
Aloo Tikki (type of potato croquette), is a popular variety of chaat sold by street vendors throughout India and Pakistan. It is typically served with a variety of chutneys and toppings, but as with all food – ‘The Alloo Tikki’
Patta-Steamed Spinach Rolls
My 3 sisters and I are always trying to eat “Healthy”, but we also love our authentic Gujarati foods and snacks that was a staple while growing up. We always had mid morning, mid afternoon and late night snacks—all freshly
Savoury Flapjacks
I have been working with the Sasko Team, to create a few recipes that conform to the ethos of my blog “Healthy & Vegetarian” and using the amazing “Sasko Products”. It has been fun and challenging however I thoroughly enjoyed