[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...

Biryani –The Dish of Kings and Queens — Made in 30 Minutes!

by Jayshree Shah | Jun 2, 2015 | Gluten Free, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, Punjabi Food, Rice, Vegan

Rice dishes are popular all over the world, especially in Asia where the rice is flavorful and aromatic. In India, Basmati Rice is famous for its long grain kernels. This recipe is made with basmati rice, but any kind will work as well. Pullav (also known as pilaf) is...

How To Make Split Mung Dal Spicy – Tadka Dal

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...

Mutter & Tofu Punjabi style

by Jayshree Shah | Jun 13, 2012 | Gluten Free, Indian Food, Punjabi Food, Quick Recipes, Vegan

  Mutter & Tofu with tomato gravy For this week’s vegan recipe, I have always wanted to see if tofu can serve as a good substitute for paneer. I have recently bought Nasoya-brand organic cubed super firm tofu.  I had some tomato sauce saved up from...

Methi & Aloo Subji

by Jayshree Shah | Apr 25, 2012 | Gluten Free, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, Punjabi Food, Quick Recipes, Stir-Fry Vegetables / Subjis, Vegan

Methi & Aloo Subji One of my favorite vegetable dishes is Aloo & Methi which means Potato with Fenugreek Leaves. The leaves are grown from fenugreek seeds and are a little bitter in taste but very healthy for you. They are full of antioxidants and rich in...

Opo Squash with Bengal Gram Dal

by Jayshree Shah | Apr 18, 2012 | Gluten Free, Gujarati Food, Indian Food, Punjabi Food, Quick Recipes, Stir-Fry Vegetables / Subjis, Vegan

Opo Squash with Bengal Gram Dal Opo Squash is famously known as Lauki or Dudhi. Bengal Gram Dal is known as Channa Dal. This vegetable subji is often cooked at my home for dinner. In Ayurveda, Opo Squash is at the top of the list of vegetables for our...