WFPB zarda rice is a wholesome, plant-based adaptation of the traditional Mughal-era sweet dish that originated in the royal kitchens, where saffron, ghee, and sugar once defined its richness. Over time, the recipe spread through South Asia, becoming a festive highlight in weddings and religious celebrations, symbolizing joy and prosperity. The whole-food, plant-based version reimagines…
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Misal Pav: A Nutritional Powerhouse from Maharashtra
Misal pav is one of Maharashtra’s most iconic street foods, celebrated for its fiery flavor, cultural symbolism, and hearty nutrition. Traditionally, misal refers to a spicy sprouted legume curry, most often made with moth beans, served with crunchy farsan (a fried snack mix), raw onions, lemon, and fresh coriander, and eaten alongside pav, the soft…
Delicious Vegan Fajitas Recipe to Try
Fajitas originated in the ranchlands of South and West Texas, deeply rooted in the culinary practices of Mexican vaqueros (cowboys) in the early 20th century. The dish was born out of necessity, as these cowboys were often given the less desirable cuts of beef, particularly the skirt steak, which is a tough, flavorful muscle from…
Authentic Gujarati Kadhi Recipe: A WFPB Twist
Gujarati kadhi, in its traditional form, is a beloved dish from western India that is both comforting and nourishing, often served alongside steamed rice or khichdi, and though sweetened versions are very popular in Gujarat, a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) approach avoids jaggery and other concentrated sweeteners, bringing the dish closer to its simplest, most wholesome…
Delicious Sawchiar Recipe: A Mizo Comfort Food
Sawchiar, a traditional rice-based dish from Mizoram, is a wholesome and comforting preparation that combines rice with seasonal vegetables, pulses, and local herbs, making it both nutritious and filling. Rich in carbohydrates for energy, fiber for digestion, plant-based proteins from legumes, and vitamins from vegetables, it offers balanced nourishment while remaining light on the stomach….
Discover Sweet Bengal Gram Sundal: A Festive Delight
Sundals are a hallmark of South Indian Navratri celebrations — light, wholesome snacks made from steamed or boiled legumes such as chickpeas, black-eyed peas, green gram, horse gram, or peanuts, lightly tossed with coconut, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and a hint of lemon or grated raw mango. Because they rely mainly on lentils and pulses,…
Bengali Dry Fruits Payesh: A Plant-Based Festive Delight
Bengali dry fruits payesh, a festive rice pudding cherished across West Bengal, is an indulgent yet comforting dessert traditionally prepared to celebrate birthdays, religious occasions, weddings, and harvest festivals like Poila Baisakh or Durga Puja, where it is offered as bhog (sacred food) before being served to guests; its preparation begins by simmering short-grain fragrant…
Plant-Based Vegan Meatballs: Eco-Friendly Protein Source
Vegan meatballs are plant-based versions of the traditional meatball, made from ingredients like lentils, beans, chickpeas, tofu, quinoa, oats, or mushrooms blended with herbs and spices. They offer a rich source of plant protein, dietary fibre, iron, folate, and magnesium while being naturally cholesterol-free and lower in saturated fat than meat-based options. Their high fibre…
How to Make Homemade Dijon Mustard: A Step-by-Step Guide
Dijon mustard is a smooth, tangy mustard from Dijon in France’s Burgundy region, prized for its pale yellow colour, creamy texture, and clean, sharp heat derived from brown or black mustard seeds mixed with verjuice, wine, or vinegar. Celebrated for its balance of pungency and elegance, it became popular worldwide as a versatile flavour enhancer…
Authentic Kashmiri Rogan Josh Goes Vegan
Rogan josh is a fragrant, slow-cooked curry of Kashmiri origin, traditionally made with tender lamb or goat simmered in a rich gravy of browned onions, yogurt, aromatic spices, and Kashmiri red chillies that lend its signature deep hue. Introduced to Kashmir by Mughals, it epitomizes the region’s Persian-influenced cuisine and is among India’s most iconic…
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