This is in continuation to my previous post where I shared the recipe of a spice mix / masala which is very versatile and my all time favorite. I add it to curries, lentils or veg kebabs. Today, I made Kala chana (black chickpea …
Below is a list of things I used to make dahi bhalla during paryushan. Usually, we can also add grated ginger, green chilli, pomegranate seeds etc as toppings but these are not allowed during Paryushan so this is what I used: Bhalla (recipe below: it …
This is my go to spice mix for the times I am feeling lazy or when I don’t have many vegetables to add to my legumes/dals.
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This comes handy during the Jain holy event: Paryushan. During Paryushan, we are not suppose to consume any fresh fruits or vegetables and mainly consume pulses and grains.
Avoiding things like ginger, garlic, green chilli etc makes it difficult to add flavors to dals and this spice mix is a life savor. All you need to do is boil the lentils and 1 or 2 spoons of this mix! Another option is to take 1/2 cup of plant-based yogurt and add 2 tsp of this mix and then add this to the lentils (when using about 1 cup quantity of lentils before soaking).
The recipe of this powder/masala is pretty simple, if you don’t have any particular ingredient, you can skip it but try to add as many as you can as each one adds a new dimension to the dish.
If I am looking for a quick vegan curd recipe, I usually make peanut curd. It needs little soaking time and is easy to make. I set the curd using green chilli crowns as the starter and since we can not use green chilli during …
I was born and brought up in a Punjabi family and then married in to a Jain family. I turned vegetarian when I got married and few years later I turned vegan. I have to admit, I follow the vegan diet more strictly as compared …
Here is a recipe for hummus that can be consumed during Chaturmas and Paryushan by Vegan Jains.
I did a few experiments and came up with this that I really enjoyed. I am usually not that fussy but got this tested by my husband, he is difficult to please. If he likes it, I am sure everyone will enjoy this hummus made without any lemon juice and garlic!
Chickpea Yogurt Mature Coconut Almond Yogurt Tender Coconut Peanut + Millet Rice When we switch to a plant-based or a vegan lifestyle the first thing we look for is alternatives to milk and then vegan yogurts. It does take time getting use to …
I was amazed when I found out that not many people eat raw zucchini. Most people think that it needs to be cooked. I have been eating zucchini in salads and also in my salad dressings. Raw zucchini adds a whole new dimension to salads …
Like I promised, I will be sharing a lot of recipes that include raw zucchini. So here is another one. This creamy raw pasta is free from preservatives, nuts, dairy, soy and gluten.
For Sauce
Blend everything together and your pasta sauce is ready. This will make a big portion of sauce enough for 2-3 people. Use as much as you need and store in the fridge in glass/ceramic airtight container for 3-4 days.
You can watch this recipe here:
To make the pasta
Assemble everything in a bowl and add the sauce just when you wish to serve.
You can add fresh or dry herbs to this.
