Gobi Paratha

Ingredients: Wheat Flour (2 cups) Cauliflower (1 large; grated) Garam Masala (1 teaspoon) Turmeric Powder (1/2 teaspoon) Red chili powder (1/2 tablespoon) Aamchur Masala (1 teaspoon) Lemon Juice (1/2 lemon) Coriander (chopped) Water (as required) Salt (to taste) Oil/Butter (as per preference) Directions: Mix wheat flour, salt and water and knead it to get a…

Vegetable Aush

Ingredients: For the soup: Noodles (Any flat noodles will do. If using long noodles, break them in half before adding them to the dish) Onion (1 medium) Tomatoes (2 or 3 medium; coarsely chopped) Garlic (2-3 cloves; finely chopped) Cilantro (use as per preference) Spinach (2 – 3 cups) Kidney beans (1 can; drained and…

Onion Tarte Tatin

Ingredients: Shallots (8-9 shallots; peeled and cut into halves) [I used a 8-inch skillet] Garlic (1 teaspoon; minced) Rosemary (2 teaspoons; chopped) Sage (2 teaspoons; chopped) Thyme (2 teaspoons plus some for garnish) Balsamic Vinegar (2 tablespoons) Port Wine (1 tablespoon) Salt (1/2 tablespoon) Puff Pastry (1 sheet; rolled out to cover your skillet) Sharp…

Stir-Fried Bitter Gourd

As a kid, my grandmom and mom had a tough time with me because I was a very picky eater. They always had to make some sort of meat or seafood for me to have my dinner and vegetables were a huge no-no for me. They would really struggle to make me feed a meal…

Stir Fried Cauliflower Rice

This recipe is more about intuition; you can add anything and everything and it will just always be perfect. I made a vegan version but you can always feel free to add proteins as per your desire. Ingredients: Cauliflower Rice (20 ounces; You can adjust the quantities as per requirement) Beans (A bunch; slice the…

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

Ingredients: Zucchini Noodles (10 oz) Avocado (1; peeled, pitted and diced) Basil Leaves (1/2 cup) Walnut (1/4 cup) Garlic (2 cloves) Lemon Juice (1/2 lemon) Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup) Olive Oil (1/4 cup) Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Directions: In a blender, add the avocado, walnut, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper…

Pride Smoothie

This smoothie is 4 different smoothies layered into one to celebrate and show my support to the LGBTQ+ community. We are in an age where we should have the simple understanding of the fact that Love is Love and we don’t choose to fall in love with someone but it just happens and we should…

Mushroom Stuffed with Artichoke and Cheese

Ingredients: Mushrooms (1 1/2 pounds) Artichoke Hearts (Canned 14 oz; finely chopped) Onion (1 medium; chopped finely) Garlic (2 cloves; finely chopped) Cream Cheese (8 oz) Shredded Cheese (Any kind; I used sharp cheddar) Parmesan Cheese (for garnish) Cilantro (chopped finely; for garnish) Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Olive oil Directions: Preheat the oven…

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients: Brussel Sprouts (Cut into halves; if the sprouts are small leave it as is) Red Wine Vinegar (2 tablespoons) Paprika (2 teaspoons) Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Olive Oil Feta Cheese (optional; for serving) Directions: Add brussel sprouts into a bowl and then season it with salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil and add…

Dal Palak

Ingredients: Spinach (250 grams/8 oz) Chana Dal (1/2 cup) Toor Dal (1/2 cup) Masoor Dal (1/2 cup) Turmeric Powder (1 teaspoon) Chili Powder Coriander Powder (1 tablespoon) Cumin Seeds (1 1/2 teaspoon) Asafoetida powder (1 teaspoon) Garlic (1 tablespoon; minced) Ginger (1 teaspoon; minced) Green chilies (2-3 chilies; chopped) Onion (1 large; chopped) Tomato (2…