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Curried Teriyaki Rice with Veggies and Tofu

Chocolate Protein Power Laddoos

Soya Pulao

Rajma Masala

Jowar Upma

Aloo Biryani

Spicy Thai Basil Noodles

Quinoa Chickpeas Pulav

Chili Garlic Tofu Rice (Spicy)

Vegetable Masala Oats

Spicy Miso Ramen

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Gobi Manchurian (Air-fried)

Lima Beans Sundal

Raspberry Oatmeal

Veggie Quinoa Appe

Veg Pepper Fried Rice

Broccoli Paneer Waffles

Beetroot Stir Fry

Vegan Panang Curry

Chana Dal Pulav

Gujarati Kadhi & Pakoda

Baked Mac & Cheese

Doddapatre (Ajwain) leaves Tambuli (yogurt)

Sushi Rice in Instant Pot

Leftover Idli Roast

Pineapple Curry – South Indian Style

Sweet Potato & Peanut Stir Fry

Mango Saffron Oatmeal

Veggie Curry Stir Fry

Garlic Bread Avocado Toast

Gulab Jamoon Waffles

Taco Fusion Fiesta Pasta

Instant Ragi Dosa

Rajma Waffles – Kidney Beans Waffles

Matcha Oatmeal

Rajma Wrap with Green Enchilada Sauce

Tofu Veggie Stir Fry 🥦🫑🧅

Besan Cheela Quesadilla 🌮🥑

How to cook Pasta in IP

Air-Fried Kurkuri Bhindi

Ginger Tofu Stir-Fry Noodles

Vegetable Dum Biryani

Avocado Paratha Roll

Red Curry Fried Rice

How to Series #1 – Horesegram in Instant Pot

Fajita Quesadilla

Vegan Poke Bowl

Pumpkin Khichdi

Vegetable Saagu

Baked Kodubale

Baked Kodubale

Wontons & Spicy Sauce

Vegan Spicy Avocado Sushi

Chickpea Pulav

Crispy Spicy Onion Pakoda Waffles

Baked Beans & Avocado Toast

Butter Masala Pasta

Vegan Methi Matar Malai

Vegetarian Burger Tacos

Onion Paratha

South Indian Filter Coffee Recipe (Karnataka Style)

Lemon Rice and Curd Rice

Drinks Recipes

South Indian Filter Coffee Recipe (Karnataka Style)

December 1, 2023August 27, 2023

Filter coffee has been one of the biggest motivators for me during mornings. I am used to waking up to the sweet aroma of coffee boiling in a pot.

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Restaurants Seattle

The Sushi Samurai (100% Plant based) – Queen Anne

October 7, 2023September 23, 2023

We are a big fan of Asian cuisine and visited The Sushi Samurai in Queen Anne to satisfy our cravings. However, finding a Vegan Asian restaurant in the US is always a challenge.  But one day, we came across this amazing vegan Japanese restaurant in Queen Anne, Seattle. We spotted this cozy restaurant and we …

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Restaurants Seattle

Din Tai Fung – Vegan Taiwanese food options (Chain Restaurant)

October 7, 2023September 11, 2023

Din Tai Fung is one of the restaurants we stumbled upon when we were craving dumplings. We have a set things we like from their menu which are completely vegan! We have been to multiple locations of Din Tai Fung multiple times and we have never been disappointed by either the food or staff. The …

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About Me

Hello, I’m Sindhu. I moved to States, post my wedding. Pandemic was still a major factor in our lives, but life was slowly getting back to normal. We would exercise all precautions and travel to all beautiful places around
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🌱 Quinoa Veg Pulao (Serves 2) Simple, wholesom 🌱 Quinoa Veg Pulao (Serves 2)

Simple, wholesome & perfect with yogurt or raita!
1️⃣ Heat 2 tsp olive oil.�2️⃣ Add peanuts, ½ tsp cumin, curry leaves, 2 slit green chilies, pinch of hing. 
3️⃣ Sauté ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 cup mixed veggies, spinach, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp ginger paste, salt.�4️⃣ Add 2 cups cooked quinoa, 1 tbsp coconut, 1 tsp lemon juice. Mix well & serve!

#quinoapulao #mealideas #vegetarianrecipes #glutenfree #quickmeals�[quinoa, pulao, gluten-free, vegetarian, quick meals, lunch ideas]
🍛 𝐈𝐝𝐥𝐢 𝐕𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫 (Serves 2)�
This comforting plate is my forever favorite — soft idlis, crispy vadas, cozy sambar & fresh chutney, all made with love (and ghee!).

1️⃣ Idli: Soak ½ cup urad dal, 2 tbsp poha, ½ tsp methi overnight. Blend with little water until fluffy. Add 1 cup idli rava (no soaking), pulse 30 sec. Ferment overnight. Add salt. Pour into greased idli moulds. In IP, add water, heat on sauté till steaming, cancel sauté, place stand, close lid (vent open), steam on high for 14 mins. Cool slightly, then demould.
2️⃣ Sambar Base: Pressure cook ½ cup toor dal, ½ chopped onion, ¼ tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp coriander in IP (6 mins, natural release). Mash lightly.
3️⃣ Sambar Masala & Finish: In 1 tsp oil, fry 2 red chilies, ¼ tsp methi. Dry roast 1 tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp cumin. Blend with 1 tomato, 1 tbsp fried gram, 2 tbsp coconut, water. Add to dal with 1 tsp tamarind concentrate + salt. Boil 5–7 mins. Tadka: 1 tsp ghee/oil, ½ tsp mustard, pinch hing.
4️⃣ Coconut Chutney: Blend ½ cup coconut, 2 green chilies, 1 tbsp fried gram, 1 tbsp onion, 5–6 curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt + little water. Tadka: 1 tsp oil, ½ tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, ½ tsp chana dal, pinch turmeric, 1 dry red chili (optional).
5️⃣ Medu Vada: Soak ½ cup urad dal overnight. Blend thick with little/no water—no fermentation needed. Mix in 1 tsp ginger, 1 tbsp coconut bits, 1 green chili, 1 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tbsp rice flour, salt. Shape into balls or rings, deep-fry till golden.
6️⃣ Serve hot with a dollop of ghee on idlis & vadas, plus sambar & chutney. Total comfort on a plate! 🧈✨

#idlivadasambar #momsrecipe #southindianbreakfast #comfortfood #homemadewithlove #idli #idlisambar #coconutchutney
[idli, medu vada, sambar, coconut chutney, South Indian combo]
🍲 Ragi Pasta Soup (Serves 2)� Whipped up this 🍲 Ragi Pasta Soup (Serves 2)�
Whipped up this earthy ragi soup in my @hexclad wok—it’s warm, wholesome, and packed with flavor!
�Method:
✨Sauté 1 tsp minced ginger-garlic in 1 tbsp oil. Add 1.5 cups mixed veggies, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp red chili powder, ¼ tsp pepper, 2 cups water + ½ cup @worldofpastabilities pasta. Cover & cook.
✨Stir in 1 tbsp @laxmifoodsbrand ragi slurry, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp cooked rajma, 1 tsp jaggery (opt). Simmer. Garnish.

#ragisoup #hexclad #vegansoup #healthyindianfood #pastabilities [ragi, soup, protein pasta, rajma, gluten-free]
🍉 Watermelon Dosa Made this crispy dosa from m 🍉 Watermelon Dosa

Made this crispy dosa from mom’s recipe—spicy, nostalgic, and so good!

✨Blend 1 cup grated watermelon rind, 1 cup soaked rice, 3–4 byadagi chilies, ½ tsp cumin. Ferment overnight.
✨Add salt, spread thin on hot tawa, cook till crisp. Serve with coconut chutney.

#watermelondosa #momsrecipe #crispydosa #fermentedfoods #southindianbreakfast [dosa, watermelon rind, spicy, fermented, South Indian]
🌾 Paneer Rajma Pulao� This one-pot Paneer Ra 🌾 Paneer Rajma Pulao�

This one-pot Paneer Rajma Pulao is my comfort go-to—packed with flavor and super easy! 

Drop a comment if you want the detailed recipe. 🙌
�#pulaorecipe #paneerpulao #vegetarianmeals #glutenfree #healthylunch #dinnerideas #lunchrecipes #balanceddiet #vegetarianrecipes #comfortfood �[paneer, rajma, pulao, high protein recipes, gluten free recipes]
🍱 Korean BBQ Tofu Sushi Roll Sweet, spicy & to 🍱 Korean BBQ Tofu Sushi Roll

Sweet, spicy & totally addictive—this roll is loaded with flavor! 

-Sauté sliced tofu in 1 tbsp olive oil, add bell peppers + 2 tbsp Kikkoman Korean BBQ sauce. 
-Slice tofu into strips. Mix cooked sushi rice with salt, sugar & vinegar. 
-On a nori sheet, spread rice, layer tofu, peppers, avocado, extra sauce, and crispy jalapeños (opt). 
-Roll tight, slice & serve with wasabi + soy sauce.

#koreanbbqsushi #tofurecipes #vegsushi #homecooking #fusionflavors
[tofu, sushi, korean bbq, vegan, easy recipe]
Bhindi Stir Fry Crispy bhindi, bold spices & homes Bhindi Stir Fry
Crispy bhindi, bold spices & homestyle comfort in every bite.

Method:
1. Air-fry bhindi @ 375°F for 10 mins with 1 tsp oil.
2. In 1 tbsp olive oil, temper ½ tsp cumin, pinch hing.
3. Sauté 1 sliced onion, 1 slit green chili, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste.
4. Add 1 chopped tomato, salt, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chili, 1 tsp coriander, ½ tsp aamchur. Deglaze.
5. Add ½ tsp kasuri methi, bhindi, ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp jaggery (opt), coriander. 

#bhindistirfry #airfriedbhindi #veganindianfood #homecooking [bhindi, okra, air fryer, Indian stir fry, healthy, vegan, easy dinner, spicy, gluten-free, comfort food]
Methi Peas Curry Rice 💚 1. Dry roast 2 tsp ura Methi Peas Curry Rice 💚 
1. Dry roast 2 tsp urad dal, 1 cinnamon stick, ½ cup dry coconut. 
2. Cool & powder. In 2 tbsp oil, temper ½ tsp mustard, 2 tsp urad dal, ⅓ tsp hing, ⅓ tsp turmeric, 20 curry leaves. 
3. Add 2 cups peas, cook 3 mins. Add 4 cups chopped methi, sauté. 
4. Add 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 1.5 cups water, 1.5 tbsp rasam powder, 2 tbsp jaggery, 1 tbsp salt. 
5. Add masala, simmer 3 mins. Mix with rice! 

#MomsRecipe #SouthIndianFood #FoodReels #VeganIndian #quickmeals
Air-fried my paneer tikka skewers at 370°F for ju Air-fried my paneer tikka skewers at 370°F for just 6–7 minutes and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside — thanks to my Fritaire! 🔥

Fritaire takes healthy cooking to a whole new level with its non-toxic, PFAS-, BPA-, and Teflon-free build. The transparent glass bowl lets you watch every sizzle, and the self-cleaning feature makes cleanup a breeze.
It’s not just an air fryer — it’s a sleek, smart upgrade for your kitchen.

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#Fritaire #AirFryer #SelfCleaningAirFryer #AmazonMustHaves #AmazonFinds #foodtok #foodtiktok #airfryerrecipe
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