I have posted few Tofu Recipes but haven’t discussed about the tofu varieties. I haven’t purchased tofu in India. So I am not quiet sure about the varieties there. But in US, in any grocery stores you will at least find three varieties of tofu – Firm, Extra Firm, Soft/ Silken. In Asian stores, you will find more varieties like medium firm, light, etc etc. So what’s the deal about these varieties and how are they classified?...

It is the perfect combination of fluffy dough, savory vegan sausages, and a satisfyingly crunchy fermented cornmeal coating. Follow this easy recipe to create your own Vegan Korean Corn dogs that will impress even the most discerning palates. In this blog post, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating these delectable Vegan Korean Corn dogs. I will also provide variations and tips to customize your corn dogs to suit your taste preferences....

Theme: Bookmarked Recipes Dish: Vegan Mango Bread We are starting our last and final week of blogging marathon for this year today. My theme for this week is ‘Bookmarked Recipes’. I have so many recipes in my bookmarks that it is even impossible to make them all in this life time. Also I don’t think I will ever be able to organize them in a proper way to actually see what I have in there....

Payasam aka Kheer is one of my favorite Indian dessert. Growing up, my mom made it for all our birthdays and any celebration, big or small. Kheer is a milk based dish that is very easy to make. Traditionally, regular milk is used but my vegan kheer is dairy free and uses almond milk instead. I have started making this vegan payasam about a decade ago. My daughter had severe reflex problem when she was an infant and up until she turned 1....

Traditionally, roti canai or roti paratha is made with all purpose flour, copious amounts of ghee or clarified butter and eggs. But in my version I use part whole-wheat pastry flour and vegan butter. The resulting flat bread is still rich but so much nicer on the waist. About the Recipe I love trying different cuisines and often end up at restaurants that serve specialty cuisines. In that quest, we found a really good Penang restaurant when we lived in New Jersey....

Hey There – Do you like Porridge? Most of the times, the answer would be ahh…not sure…yeah maybe as breakfast….But that’s about it. That’s exactly how I also ate porridge for many years as it’s one of a very healthy and quick breakfast food. The high fiber content in porridge may improve digestion, reduce high blood cholesterol and help prevent heart disease. Infact, I’ve started using whole wheat porridge (Dalia – available in stores easily) in place of rice in my daily meal and I have to say I love it....

I’m partnering with California Walnuts to bring you a year of nutty and delicious walnut recipes. This post is sponsored by California Walnuts, but all opinions are my own. How long it takes: 15 minutes of prep and 1 hour to bake. Equipment you’ll need: a bowl and a loaf pan. Servings: 2 loaves (about 10 slices per loaf). Easy Apple Bread With Walnuts This soft and moist apple bread is easy to make with whole wheat flour and crunchy California walnuts, plus applesauce for a touch of sweetness....

This recipe title made me to analyze and get back to Tamil grammar again. There are three rhythm schemes in Tamil. Monai – மோனை – Two words are in monai rhymes when their first characters are same Edugai – எதுகை – Two words are in edugai rhymes when their second characters are same. Iyaibu – இயைபு – Two words are in iyaibu rhyme when their last characters are same....

Lots of crispy breading encasing juicy jumbo shrimp make this a real treat. Usually a thick coating of crunchy batter carries a payload of oil and fat. And that means a bunch of calories and fat grams, a no-no for most of us. How long it takes: 15 minutes Equipment you’ll need: air fryer, whisk, bowls, tongs Servings: 4 Try “frying” your shrimp in your air fryer and it’s a total game changer....

Each bite of this salad contains so much excitement! Particularly enjoyable are all the crunchy elements in this salad: toasted sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds; wonton strips and ramen noodles. How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: Sheet pan, oven, sharp knife, cutting board, large bowl, and measuring utensils. Servings: 16 Along with shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and bean sprouts, Asian salad boasts a very tasty vinaigrette dressing with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil....

Spanish Gazpacho – Cold Tomato Soup can be served in any meal or simply dunk a toasted slice of bread and Nosh! I mean we just crossed 43 Celsius or 110 Fahrenheit on Sunday and you could literally feel the heat outdoor or indoors. It’s Seriously H O T !!!! The water coolers/air-conditioners maintenance teams could be seen running the entire city and you can see people sweating everywhere. With all this heat, food is the last thing on my mind…I’m not sure if it happens with you too but whenever it gets that HOT, all I want to do is drink chilled stuff or eat chilled food....

It’s delicious in every bite and makes for a great gourmet breakfast or anytime snack. These Avocado Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich has been our staple breakfast for last few days and we are totally loving it. For us, if you talk about a great breakfast or breakfast brunch, it has to include a grilled sandwich along with few other breakfast essentials. Also, the grilled sandwich should have that ‘Perfect & Even Golden Crust’ !...

Crispy toasted cubes of tofu, coated in a sticky sweet and tangy sauce, will add flavor and protein to your favorite stir fries, salads, bowls, or whatever you like. How long it takes: 40 minutes, plus time to press the tofu Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, sauce pan, baking pan, stove/oven Servings: 4 Some folks may turn up their nose at tofu, thinking it’s bland and mushy. Well, it sort of is if you’re eating it right out of the container....

Like I mentioned in my recipe for beef stew seasoning, I realize I’m pushing the boundaries of winter a little with these recipes. However, I live in Michigan, and here, winter knows no boundaries. We got two days of warm sunshine and I rushed outside with both kids to take walks. This was an urgent matter! Two short days. Now it is cold and rainy again. A little sleet. Thanks, Michigan....

What is Bhaja Moong-er Daal? Bengali Roasted Mung dal or Bhaja Moong-er Daal is a Bengali delicacy typically prepared in almost every Bengali household. I only know this from reading cookbooks and talking to Bengali friends. This Daal is made without Onion or Garlic. Bhaja typically refers to “Fried” however, this Daal is prepared with dry roasted Moong Daal. The roasting provides this dish a delicious nutty aroma and is a significant characteristic of this Daal....

I know I would have repeated my love for brinjal many times on my blog, and I am repeating it one more time. I love brinjals, be it curry or kootu or in sambar, I love it. Last week, my mom made this brinjal curry with fresh ground spices. And I realized it did not add this to my blog repertoire. I did not wait any further; I made it again, and here I am, sharing with you all....

How long it takes: 13 minutes Equipment you’ll need: oven, a rimmed baking sheet, and foil Servings: 4 servings Today, I’m going to show you how to make broiled salmon. This easy method for succulent salmon filets is one of my never-fail, fall-back weeknight recipes. I can always count on broiled salmon to turn out crispy and caramelized on top, and perfectly juicy throughout. It’s easy to do in the oven and you can adapt the seasonings any way that you’d like....

Chicken in Lemon Garlic White Wine Sauce is so simple to recreate that restaurant-style recipe at home that you’d wonder why you didn’t try it before. I’ve been eating Chicken in Lemon Garlic White Wine Sauce in a restaurant for many years and it’s one of my Favorite recipes to order in Italian restaurants apart from Tiramisu … The succulent chicken with a buttery lemon garlic wine sauce…almost sounded impossible to come out of home kitchen-Right?...

You guys. It’s snowing in Michigan right now. I’m not talking a few little flurries snowing. I’m talking scrape off the car, shovel the driveway, salt the porch, put up the Christmas tree snowing. I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life, and yet snow in April never ceases to annoy me a little bit. Our plants were all starting to pop up, and now they’re covered with snow. I debated not writing this post, because frankly, I just don’t really feel like doing much of anything at all....

Theme: Cooking from Restaurant Menus Dish: Chole-Bhatura For this month’s final week of Blogging marathon, I chose a very interesting theme, “Cooking from Restaurant Menus”. Valli gave us quite a few menus to choose from and I chose “India House Vegetarian Restaurant”. There are way too many Indian restaurants in New Jersey that makes us too picky. Most of the restaurants are sub par and too expensive. All of the dishes taste the same with the same masalas and all the menus look the same too....