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Air Fried Baingan Bhaja. Crispy, crunchy, and delicious, this eggplant fry/baingan bhaja is a healthy alternative to traditional pan-fried eggplants. Perfectly seasoned, these eggplant discs go well as a side or appetizer. Vegan and gluten-free. These eggplant discs or baingan bhaja is my favorite side with white rice and lentils. It always makes me nostalgic, and I miss my parent’s home and childhood. My mother used to make this Bengali eggplant fry for our Sunday lunches....

My kids love homemade bread. Undoubtedly, their favourite dish is pav bhaji or vada pav. Initially, I used to buy this bread from the grocery store. However, I was never satisfied with the quality. When covid started and we had some difficulty getting different grocery items, I had my first attempt with baking pav. Honestly speaking, the first experience of baking this pav was so wonderful that I wondered why I waited this long to bake these buns....

There are two types of people in this world. One who loves eggplant and another who despises it. I am a person who falls into the category of people who love every dish with eggplant. I love the meaty texture of the eggplant as well as how it absorbs all the beautiful, fragrant sauce. This Sunday, while roaming through my grocery store, I come across a wonderful, shiny eggplant that caught my fancy....

Why Foxtail Millet? Since the man of the house is watching his weight and foxtail millet is considered healthy, I decided to use it in this dish. Tips for Making a Good Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice- New Recipes

Fresh fenugreek leaves and green peas are traditionally cooked in a creamy cashew paste. In this recipe, I have added soft fried paneer pieces and made the curry. This recipe takes under 30 minutes from start to finish and is a total joy to serve. Ingredients Used for making Methi, Matar, Malai Paneer, Paneer -Shallow-fried or deep-fried pieces. Fresh Fenugreek Leaves(Methi)-Washed, cleaned, and chopped. Green Peas-Fresh or Frozen. Cashew Nuts-I prefer raw cashew Nuts....

Pahadi cucumber raita or kheera ka raita is a traditional kumaoni recipe. Grated cucumber is mixed with whisked thick yogurt, fresh herbs, and spices. It’s refreshing, cooling, and very delicious as a side. Quick and straightforward, this recipe comes under twenty minutes. Why is this called Pahadi Cucumber Raita? Pahadi is a Hindi word that means it is from mountains since this raita is a staple throughout the hills of northern India....

Who doesn’t like kofta, especially if it’s a plant-based soft dumpling dunked in a spicy, delicious curry? This raw banana kofta curry is famous in states like Bihar and Bengal. Kaccha Kela, or raw banana dishes, are well-known in these states because of their abundant supply. Ingredients Needed? Raw Banana—Kaccha Kela or raw bananas are available in most ethnic/Indian /Asian Stores. Plantains can also be used raw. Gram Flour /Chickpea Flour/Besan - That works as a perfect binding agent....

Traditional Veg Spring rolls are made with store-bought pastry sheets. Making these sheets at home is also perfectly doable. I prefer store-bought sheets because of their perfect texture. I prefer to air fry or bake this traditional deep-fried snack. The less frying involved in cooking, the better. I’ve been a big fan of spring rolls since I was a child. These crispy crunchy rolls made my siblings’ (and my own) mouth water every time we went to some Indochinese restaurant....

This dish is super-delicious and loaded with colorful, crunchy vegetables in creamy, lush paprika-flavored sauce. If you dislike eating veggies, try these vegetables in paprika cream sauce. Trust me; you will be converted into a veggie lover. Super easy and lip-smacking, this dish is crowd-pleasing and kid-friendly. I suggest you try this recipe of vegetables in the paprika cream sauce when you want something different to cook this weekend. This dish is so good and takes very little time....

Cauliflower is the most versatile vegetable. I love to experiment with different types of cauliflower recipes since it is one of our family favourites. This dish always reminds me of my early days of cooking. This was one of the few dishes which I knew how to make right after my marriage. So whenever we had some guests at our place I made sure that this was on my dining table....

Trust me; they are delicious! My kids love them as an after-school snack. Serve them with a luscious dip, and you are sorted. These air fryer garlic roasted carrots are a blessing for busy weeknights. Serve them with any pasta, soup, or protein of your choice. If you are looking for a perfect side for your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, your search ends here. I love to serve Air Fryer Herb Roasted Potatoes, Air Fryer Roasted Whole Cauliflower, and Carrot & Peas Pulao with them....

Festivals are just the perfect time to spend time with family and friends. I am sure most of you are preparing lots of sweets for get-togethers and parties. Every year on Diwali, when I prepare sweets and snacks and decorate our home, I always miss my childhood. Growing up, we always had so much fun during the festival. My favorite part was to help in decorating the house. I remember my dad always ordering those big garlands of orange Calendula flowers to decorate the main door, entrance, and temple....

Why you will love this rice? 1- This Spinach Rice with Garlic & Cashew is easy to cook. 2- Uses less then five ingredients. 3- It can be made with leftover rice. 4-Vegan, plant-based and gluten-free. 5- It can be made with brown rice as a healthier alternative. 6- This is a great way to incorporate greens and nuts into your diet. Ingredients Needed? Cooked rice- Fresh or leftover cooked rice works well in this recipe....

Fresh, crunchy, and delicious. This Vietnamese summer roll announces the arrival of summer . Healthy and vegan, they are just perfect for lunch boxes. These summer rolls are colorful, light, and fun to make, like a breath of fresh air in the hot and humid summer months. I have always enjoyed eating these rolls at my favorite local restaurant, but since things are different now and we are not dining out, I created these beauties at home for our dinner yesterday....

Vegan and gluten-free, this dish can be served with roti, rice, or both. Packed with robust flavors, this humble curry needs only a few ingredients. If you like to eat baingan, you will love this recipe. This recipe is simple but really packed with flavor. I am sure you won’t return to your old recipes again. Most Indian homes make baingan curry. However, their recipes vary widely. India is a vast country, and here, every few miles, the language changes, and so do the recipes....

This vegan broccoli fried rice takes only 10 minutes if you have pre-cooked white/brown rice. Just throw in some aromatics and vegetables with a few sauces, and your mind-blowing healthy bowl is ready to relish. Ingredients Needed- Cooked Brown/White Rice- You need cooked cold rice to make this restaurant-style fried rice. Cooked cold rice doesn’t get mushy, giving it the perfect texture. Broccoli Florets- Fresh or frozen broccoli florets work perfectly....

Fragrant and delicious, this rice dish is packed with the goodness of chickpeas and cranberry. The sweetness from caramelized onions, tartness from cranberries, and the robust flavor from chickpeas make this Chickpea Cranberry Rice Pilaf a wonderful main meal or side dish to serve. It is filling and hearty. I love to add different types of lentils, vegetables, and nuts to my rice. Not only do they make rice more nutritional, but they also enhance the taste....

Garlicky Spinach Pulao. A simple dish with tempting flavors. This instant pot spinach pulao/rice has a big, bold garlic flavor and it is just finger-licking delicious. Additionally, it is vegan and gluten-free. If you love rice then you must be on the lookout for different recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Trust me, we are a family of rice eaters, and I love to make this Garlicky Spinach Pulao at least once a week....