Sambar Masala Powder
You’ll never go back to store-bought sambar masala powder after you give this a try! You can make it in bulk and store it in an airtight container for ease.
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Candied Plantain Chips | Sharkara Varatti
These thick-cut plantain chips coated in coconut sugar and spices are another important part of any sadhya that can be a hit or a miss. For some, these are the first things they reach for when they sit down in front of the banana leaf, …
Vegan Sicilian Cannoli
During the past couple of months of our quarantine life, I’ve found myself diving headfirst into vegan cheese making. I made some cashew ricotta recently, and all I could think of was cannoli! The first time I made it, I used the ricotta recipe from …
Easy Cashew-Tofu Ricotta
This recipe was born out of my need for an easier, faster, and cheaper ricotta. Sometimes an idea or dish pops into your head, and you need some ricotta right away! You just don’t have the patience or time to culture and drain it for …
Divine Chocolate Cupcake
Get ready to taste the best chocolate cupcake ever! They are super moist and airy, with a flavor that’s oh-so divine. Be prepared to make more than one batch because these little guys are really addictive. I’ve made these cupcakes with cane sugar, dates puree, …
Sesame Seed Brittle (Til Chikki)
Ellunda, as it’s called in Kerala, was a staple while I was growing up. It’s not only delicious and easy to make but also has a chock-full of nutrients. It is an excellent source of copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium,phosphorous, iron, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, vitamin B1, …
Vegan “Beef” Fry
This is a really easy guilt-free version of the Kerala beef fry. It has zero cholesterol and is significantly lower in fat and calories without causing unnecessary harm or compromising on taste. You can learn more about the perils of consuming red meat here at the …
Super Easy Vegan Jello
Super easy and healthy vegan jello made with agar agar and sweetened with apple juice. Conventional jello is made with gelatin which is derived from collagen obtained from various animal by-products like the skin, bones, hooves, and connective tissues of animals such as cows, chickens, …
Southwest Tofu Scramble
Tofu is extremely versatile, and it can be added to almost anything you can think of, like smoothies, soups, salads, entrees, sides, and desserts. It can be fried, baked, broiled, stewed, grilled, or scrambled and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as …