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Handmade Vegan Fettuccine Pasta

Handmade Vegan Fettuccine Pasta

There is nothing quite like fresh homemade, handmade pasta.This Vegan and Easy Recipe for Handmade Beetroot Fettuccine Pasta Recipe is dedicated to all the pasta lovers out there. Not only is this super easy, it has no white flour or egg but has the goodness of Semolina and Beetroot.
Dried pasta is easily available everywhere. But making fresh Pasta with your own hands is a special experience. Normally egg is an essential ingredient for fresh pasta dough. Here I am sharing an egg free version. Adding Beetroot lends a vibrant color and an earthy flavor.

Armenian Ghapama, Vegetarian Festive Recipe

Armenian Ghapama, Vegetarian Festive Recipe

Ghapama is a traditional autumn/fall dish from Armenia. Armenians prepare this stuffed pumpkin dish between New Year and Armenian Christmas, or on other similar festive occasions, but especially during autumn and winter, when pumpkins are in season.
In Armenian, the word Ghapama means cooked in a covered pot. Recipe wise, the Armenian Ghapama involves removing the gut of Pumpkin, stuffing it with cooked rice along with dry fruits and then baking it.
Sometimes, people use locally available winter squash rather than pumpkin to make Ghapama.

Baked Thekua, Ancient Indian Cookie from Bihar

Baked Thekua, Ancient Indian Cookie from Bihar

Thekua is a revered prasad offering to god in the Chhath Puja. Also known as Khajuria, Khajoor, Thokwa, Thekari, Thekua is a quintessential Bihari item made during Chhath Puja.Traditionally Thekua is deep fried. I have presented the baked version of Thekua here.

No Fry Healthy Motichoor Laddu

No Fry Healthy Motichoor Laddu

Indulgence need not always be unhealthy. During this festive season, let us enjoy the famous Indian festival delicacy Motichoor Laddu in a healthier , no fry version. Laddu is an integral part of Indian festivals and celebrations. The history of laddu in India dates back to several centuries and Ladoo is the most preferred sweet to embark any auspicious occasion in every part of India.
Every region in India has its own variety of Laddu as per availability of local ingredients. yet there are two things in common across all types of laddus that they are all round and sweet!

Vegetarian, Vegan, Burmese Khow Suey

Vegetarian, Vegan, Burmese Khow Suey

Khow Suey is a popular wholesome one pot meal from Burma. Explore this Vegetarian, Vegan version of Burmese Khow Suey full of flavors which is a wholesome bowl of health and goodness.
The dish, known as ohn no khao swè, originated in Myanmar (Burma), and came to East India with Indians who migrated from Burma during World War II.
Khowsuey is a dish where you will find multiple layers and each layer will have a distinct taste and flavor.

Sundal Recipes, Easy, Healthy, Protein-Rich, Vegan Snack

Sundal Recipes, Easy, Healthy, Protein-Rich, Vegan Snack

Presenting a few Navratri Sundal Recipes. Sundal is a healthy, easy, protein rich, vegan snack from Southern India.
Sundal or Chundal is an integral part of Navaratri celebrations in Southern India especially among Tamilian community.
Navratri celebration will be incomplete without the Naivedyam or Offering of different varieties of Sundal or Chundal to Goddess Durga.
You can use a combination of various Lentils and legumes to make these Sundals like Chickpea, Blackpea, Whole Green Mung, White Pea, Green pea etc. They are one of the healthiest and the easiest vegan Snacks.

Healthier Cheesecake with Homemade Cream Cheese (No Bake, No Egg, No Cream)

Healthier Cheesecake with Homemade Cream Cheese (No Bake, No Egg, No Cream)

In this version of cheesecake which is a Greek Yogurt Cheesecake or a low calorie Cheesecake, I have made cream cheese with two simple home ingredients- Indian Cottage Cheese or Paneer and No Fat Greek Yogurt. These two ingredients are easy to procure rather than readymade cream cheese which may not be available in all places in India. And with homemade ingredients, you are sure about the freshness as compared to store bought preserved Cream Cheese.

Three Vegan Burger Patties Recipes

Three Vegan Burger Patties Recipes

Presenting three very easy Vegan Burger Patties Recipes which are healthy, homemade and you will be proud to create such vegan and vegetarian delight.
Burgers are a popular menu item at most restaurants and fast food joints. While Burgers are associated with fast food, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are not healthy for you.In today’s health-conscious world, people are demanding fresher, higher quality ingredients and you can get them in a burger.
These Vegan Patties are absolutely delicious, packed with Nutrients and better than any store bought frozen veggie patties.

Homemade Sandwich Bread with Semolina

Homemade Sandwich Bread with Semolina

There is no greater joy than baking your own bread and seeing a perfect loaf coming out. Rising tall, tasting delicious. So lets get set to baking your own Bread with this very easy and healthy recipe for Homemade Sandwich Bread with Semolina.
Even though Semolina is made of flour, it is considered better than refined white flour.Semolina is a high protein flour made from coarsely ground durum wheat

Lauki ke Gatte ki Sabzi, Bottle Gourd Dumplings Curry

Lauki ke Gatte ki Sabzi, Bottle Gourd Dumplings Curry

A Rajasthani preparation, Lauki ke gatte ki subzi is a delicious twist to the regular Gatte ki subzi.
Bottle Gourd or Lauki is one of the healthiest vegetables out there. Include lauki in your diet to replenish the body with essential nutrients and fibres without popping pills.
Lauki or Bottle gourd is also known as Ghiya or Doodhi in Hindi and as Chorakkai in Tamil.
Due to ts bland taste Bottle gourd combines well with other ingredients and it absorbs any flavor very well.