by Jayshree Shah | May 26, 2015 | Desserts and Indian Sweets, Gluten Free, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, South Indian Food, Vegan
Traditional Sweet Dish Boondi Boondi has a special imprint on each of us, especially the immigrants from India. This dessert is present at all the famous celebrations. Boondi reminds me of our pilgrimage site in Palitana, India. After we returned from a three hour...
by Jayshree Shah | May 21, 2015 | Gluten Free, Healthy Living Tips, Quick Recipes, Vegan
Homemade Soy Yogurt My friend Debbie is a huge believer in plant-based foods. As a Vegan, she was missing probiotics in her diet. When she found out about my blog she requested I make Pure soy yogurt at home. Supermarkets have many flavors, but add sugar to their soy...
by Jayshree Shah | May 21, 2015 | Low Glycemic Recipes, Raita, Relishes and Pickles, Vegan
One of the most popular achars (pickles) is a lemon pickle. I have seen my mom make various achars/pickles and enjoyed them when I was young. Recently I learned that lemons are highly alkaline and good for digestion. So my taste buds prompted me to try this...
by Jayshree Shah | Mar 19, 2015 | Gluten Free, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, Lentils / Daals, Low Glycemic Recipes, No Garlic, No Onion, Quick Recipes
Chana dal is also known as Bengal gram dal. Dals are the staples in Indian meals. It is very inexpensive and easy to cook once you get the hands on. Dals are an easy way of infusing proteins, fibre and body-building nutrients in vegetarian/vegan diets. Cooking time 40...
by Jayshree Shah | Mar 11, 2015 | Gluten Free, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, Lentils / Daals, Low Glycemic Recipes, No Garlic, No Onion, Punjabi Food, Quick Recipes, Vegan
Indian legumes/lentils are the best plant protein sources for vegans/vegetarians. This staple dish from India is easy to make with little planning. It is not only satisfying but heart healthy and very low in glycemic index. I am sure you will enjoy this recipe as I...
