Puran Poli is a traditional, sweet Indian flatbread that has roots in Maharashtra and southern India. To make it, senaga pappu (pigeon peas) are soaked overnight before being blended with water to form a heavy paste-like substance which then gets mixed together with wheat flour for the dough. This batter is pressed into an oiled …
Tapioca chips are a type of snack food made from thin wafers of deep-fried cassava root. These delicious, salty snacks can be found in South India and Sri Lanka as well as Indonesia where it is known only by its Indonesian name: kripik singkong (cassava chips). The dish is prepared using raw cassavas that have …
This fried rice recipe will have your mouth watering for more. Though it is traditional Chinese cuisine, this dish can be changed with the seasons to fit what you may need or desire in a meal. The mix of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices make this an incredibly hearty vegan dish that’s easy on the …
There are many variations on the classic laddu recipe, but one of the most popular is a sphere made from flour and ghee. These sweet treats can be found in any region with an Indian influence; they’re not just for Diwali! Laddus has been around longer than you might think – there’s evidence that these …
Veggie burgers are burger patty that does not contain meat. These patties may be made from ingredients like beans, especially soybeans and tofu, nuts, grains, or fungi such as mushrooms or mycoprotein. The idea for veggie burgers has existed in various Eurasian cuisines since ancient times including the form of disc-shaped grilled meats or koftas …
This is a simple dish to make and can be served with rice, roti, or bread. It’s also vegan! In South India, the people celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi throughout nine days of Navratri festivity where they cook many dishes that include legumes such as peas for this recipe green pea sandal which are spiced along with …
Halva is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that originated in Persia. Halvah, which means sweet and sticky paste or confection made from boiled wheat flour and sugar syrup, dates back to the 7th century when it was used as a medicinal food for those suffering from diabetes mellitus. By the 9th century, this yummy treat …
There is a way to make corn taste sweeter and it’s all thanks to the sweetcorn. When you don’t have enough of these sugars, there isn’t much for the starch in your kernel. The result will be an unappealing grain that tastes nothing like what we’re used to – or worse! This mutation has been …
Patakas or leafy vegetable preparations in India are known to be some of the most flavorful dishes. Palak ki dal is one such dish with deep flavors derived from spinach and aromatic spices which go well with simple white rice. This recipe, adapted by me from my friend’s sumptuous cooking style involves simmering tomatoes for …
Gujiya (Hindi: गुजिया), Gughara (Gujarati: ગૂઘરા), Pedakiya (Hindi: पेडाকি) or Karanjis are sweet, deep-fried dumplings that have been a part of the Indian subcontinent for centuries. The earliest mention dates back to the 12th century when jaggery and honey were covered with wheat flour which is then sun-dried.
