vegan
Hyacinth Beans with Mustard Sauce Recipe (Shorsher Sheem)
My Dad is quite a gardener. From squash to okra to eggplant, he has overseen a successful garden for years (except for the times the wild rabbits ate everything). One less common item he grows is called sheem or in English, hyacinth beans. These beans look like a rounder, plumper version of snow peas. One […]
Pineapple Chutney Recipe / Chaatni
Chutney is a sweet and sour Indian relish that goes well with dishes like kichuri or even on burgers and crackers. It can be made from just about anything (see banana and broccoli), the most common are derived from leftover fruits. Generally speaking chutneys will incorporate a souring agent like lemon juice, lime juice, tomato, […]
Tempeh Reuben Taco Recipe (Version 1, Gluten Free)
There is an amazing vegan restaurant near NYU called Sacred Chow. We can credit them for introducing us to the concept of a gluten free “reuben.” Normally reubens are served on rye bread, but they offered it on a corn torilla. We were surprised at how delicious this was. This is a great restaurant to […]
Vegetarian Maque Choux Recipe (Cajun Corn and Okra recipe)
If you live in the Northeast, the window for okra is slim. Maybe a month, month and a half before it disappears. While it’s available at grocery stores, the taste of fresh is hard to beat. I wanted to make something that highlights the flavor of the okra minus the slime that so many folks […]
Cargamanto Colombian Stew / Frijoles Antioquenos (Vegan Version)
Summer isn’t normally stew time here on the East Coast, but with a couple of days of temps in the 70s, we took advantage. Traditionally, this stew is served as part of bandeja paisa (Paisa is the Northwestern part of Colombia. Bandeja means platter). The rest of the platter varies from rice, ground meat, steak, […]
Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta (Vegan and GF Friendly)
This lemon garlic butter pasta is a variation of a common Italian pasta dish. If done right it strikes a great balance between creamy and tangy. Make it gluten free by using a GF pasta like De Boles, or Contes. Make it vegan by substituting non-dairy milk and smart balance instead of butter. Prep Time: […]
Garvi Gujarat: Taro Leaves Roll Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I’d never seen a taro leaf based snack at an Indian grocery before. When opening the package, the aroma of chili powder and amchur (dried mango) stings the nostrils. Inside the “rolls” were actually larger than expected (probably the diameter of a golf ball). The dried taro leaves are covered in gram (chickpea) flour and […]
Chickoo Banana Smoothie Recipe
Chickoo is an excellent source of iron, fiber and calcium. Found in mostly warm, tropical climates it’s popular throughout South Asia and Latin America. They have a circular shape with a rough feeling skin. The fruit’s color on the inside varies from orange to near brown. The flavor can range from very mild and creamy […]
FastSnack: Potato Pancake Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Potato pancakes are a fun, very customizable snack and a great to use leftover mashed potatoes. The recipe below is non-traditional but very tasty. They’re enjoyable served with ketchup, apple sauce, or chutney. I’ll post up a cousin to this, the Aloo Tikki very soon as well. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes […]
Indian TVP with Potato Recipe (Soy Chunks)
TVP is one of the “meatier” vegetarian options. Available in powder form from brands like Nutrela and Bob’s or as pre-made “soya chunks” at Indian stores, they provide a welcome variation in texture from meat, tofu, beans and lentils. If you appreciate “meat” and potatoes, this dish might be appealing to you. With the addition […]
