How to sprout Mung Beans @ home

by Jayshree Shah | Jun 4, 2017 | Gujarati Food, Stir-Fry Vegetables / Subjis, Street Food / Chaat, Vegan

Anyone who maintains a vegetarian lifestyle probably gets asked the same question over and over again: where do you get your protein? Often, the answer is, “beans!” Mung beans make a great addition to a vegetarian diet – they’re light on the stomach and filled with...

How to use Chickpea Flour in your Recipes

by Jayshree Shah | May 23, 2017 | Gluten Free, Healthy Living Tips, Indian Food, Low Glycemic Recipes, Uncategorized

Chickpea flour is made from dried garbanzo beans. It is also known as gram flour and popular as Besan. This magic flour is a staple in Indian, Bangladesh and Pakistani cuisine. It is readily available in Indian stores. Now it’s gaining popularity in the...

Kansar: Traditional Gujarati Sweet Dish

by Jayshree Shah | Mar 29, 2017 | Desserts and Indian Sweets, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, Quick Recipes, Vegan

KANSAR: Traditional Gujarati Sweet Dish  Sweet Cracked Wheat: Youth booster If youth came in a bottle, it’d fly off the shelves at every grocery store around. We’d buy it in bulk, filling out refrigerators and stuffing our pantries. There’s no doubt about...

[Video] How to Make Roti

by Jayshree Shah | Feb 22, 2017 | Bread and Roti, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, Punjabi Food, Vegan

Watch a step by step video at the bottom of the recipe. Enjoy! Roti is very healthy and fulfilling. It is staple food all over India. Roti is more popular today than it ever has been before. There are numerous types of roti that you can make and they all...

Spiced Up Green Beans

by Jayshree Shah | Jun 11, 2015 | Gluten Free, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, Low Glycemic Recipes, No Garlic, No Onion, Quick Recipes, Stir-Fry Vegetables / Subjis, Vegan

Green Beans Green Beans are an everyday staple in my household. We cook it almost once a week.  Green beans are also called Fansi Nu Shaak. Cooking Difficulty Level:  Easy Cooking Time: 20-25 Minutes Recipe Type: Vegan Ingredients: 2 Pounds Fresh Green...

Khichdi: A Versatile Rice Dish

by Jayshree Shah | Jun 11, 2015 | Gluten Free, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, No Garlic, No Onion, Quick Recipes, Rice, Vegan

Khichdi Khichdi is a one skillet meal. It is one of the most popular comfort foods in India and even here in the US, khichadi is an ideal meal at any time. After a long trip or a hectic weekend, Khichdi is a great Sunday night dinner. Plain Khichadi is made with Dals...