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Gluten free, Vegan and Vegetarian friendly places to eat in San Diego
I have been a vegetarian all of my life and in the 90s and early 2000s it was hard to find good food that was clean and tasty outside of...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 30, 20214 min read
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FOOD FRIDAYS
Growing up in a Desi family, cooking is at the core of our being and of our family and every gathering we have...including every meal...
Vaishali A. Patel
May 6, 202111 min read
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Papadi or No papadi?
If you grew up in a Gujarati household you know what this vegetable or beans are. Many family members outside of India love growing this...
Vaishali A. Patel
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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Chanaa Methi nu Athaanu/Pickle
by @laviextraordinaire Loving this recipe collaboration with Pankti @laviextraordinaire. She is an amazing momma of two with a love for...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 26, 20202 min read
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GF Bell Pepper nu Shaak
Bell Pepper Sabji Need: 2 large Green Bell Peppers 2 large Red bell peppers 2 tbsp oil (yes this one takes oil but the chanaa no lot will...
Vaishali A. Patel
May 25, 20201 min read
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Gluten Free Gor Papadi
What if I tell you, Gluten Free folks can also enjoy this Gujarati Treat? . 🔆 GOR PAAPADI - Gluten Free . I grew up eating Sukhadi...
Vaishali A. Patel
May 21, 20202 min read
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Vegan Desi Chai
How to make a Desi Chai Vegan! My journey with the milks in the United States has been an interesting one. I am not allergic to milk and...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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GF Beet and Spinach Roti
This recipe is inspired the recipe from @myvegetarianroots as she introduced us to these amazing tofu and beet rotlis. . Need: For 12...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 17, 20201 min read
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Tofu Scramble Grilled cheese
This is an easy go to recipe in our house and some days I pair it with these sweet potato fries or regular fries. . Need: For Tofu...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 17, 20202 min read
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Ragadaa Petish Recipe by @thetableofspice
Ingredients 1 cup water ¾ cup vatana dried white peas½ cup onion finely chopped¼ cup cilantro finely chopped2 tbsp oil1 tsp ground...
Vaishali A. Patel
Mar 11, 20202 min read
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Gluten Free Tikhi Bhaakhari
Bhaakhari and Rotli are staple in any Gujarati home. Basically Bhakhari is rotli's sister but a little thicker and more crisp. These are...
Vaishali A. Patel
Mar 6, 20202 min read
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Bataakaa nu Shaak - in 10 minutes
This super easy and fast potato curry is a popular in our house. Normally on the days I make Daar bhaat (another Gujarati staple), I make...
Vaishali A. Patel
Feb 28, 20201 min read
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Tuver Totha Recipe by Hetal Desai
Tuver Totha is famous in the city of Mehsana, Gujarat. Tuver Totha is made throughout the winter and especially for Makar...
Vaishali A. Patel
Feb 21, 20203 min read
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Sev Khamani by Manjari
Manjari learned how to make Sev Khamani from her mother with a few personal tweaks. Its made vegan and naturally gluten-free! Sev Khamani...
Vaishali A. Patel
Feb 13, 20202 min read
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Khaman Kakdi -- Gujarati Food Friday
Khaman Kakdi This Gujarati dish originates from the state of Maharashtra. Did you know that until 1960 states of Gujarat and...
Vaishali A. Patel
Feb 13, 20201 min read
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Dhokla Idli Chaat by @foodfashionfestive
Here is another recipe fused from two different cultural ends of India. The name is Dhokla Idli Chaat. I'm sure by the two keys words,...
Vaishali A. Patel
Feb 7, 20202 min read
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Undhiyu Recipe -- Instant Pot -- Gujarati Food Friday
Instant pot Undhiyu Prep time: 5 minutes Cook timje: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serving size: 6 People Recipe by Zheel Patel of...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 24, 20201 min read
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Guvar Dhokli -- Gujarati Food Friday
Guvar Dhokli is an authentic Gujarati dish that millennials are not aware of. Wheat and Sorghum(Jowar) flour dumplings made in a spicy...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 17, 20203 min read
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Ponk Vadaa air fried by @laviextraordinaire
Ingredients - 1/2 cup Jowar flour 1/2 cup Besan flour (I used coarse one, but even regular besan is fine) 1/2 cup Rice flour 1 1/3 cup...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 17, 20202 min read
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Peanut Butter Blossoms cookies
Peanut Butter Blossoms: (Inspired by Bettycrocker) Ingredients: 1 cup granulated Sugar 1 cup Packed brown sugar 1 cup creamy peanut...
Vaishali A. Patel
Dec 4, 20191 min read
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