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DESI SAFFRON CHAI (CHAA) RECIPE
Masala Chai is a Desi staple drink that originated in South Asia. Another variation is Saffron Chai (also known as Kesar Masala Chai)...
Vaishali A. Patel
Feb 6, 20221 min read
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Methi Paak/laadu - Gluten Free. Fenugreek Laddu
Need: Ghee - 1 cup Milk - 1 cup Powdered Sugar - 1/2 cup Chickpea flour - Chanaa no lot - 1 cup Almonds - 1/2 cup Pistachios - 1/2 cup...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 1, 20211 min read
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Hot n Sour Soup: Vegetarian, Gluten free and Vegan
This is one of my mother in law's fun recipes, we love having this on a cloudy or rainy day and I hope you get to enjoy it as well! This...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Oat Chilla or Oat Pudaa
This is a super easy recipe and our go to for Breakfast and sometimes even as a meal. Need: 1 cup rolled oats, soaked for 10 minutes in...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate chip and Pistachio Cardamom cookie - Covid Cookies
by Kesar Patel Ingredients: * 1/4 cup Coconut Milk (thicker version) * 1/4 cup Cinnamon flavor unsweetened apple sauce * 1/2 cup Coconut...
Vaishali A. Patel
Dec 1, 20201 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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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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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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Basundi -- Gujarati Food Friday
Basundi is a rich and delicious Gujarati dessert especially popular during the festive season. As we enter the cool and crisp Autumn...
Vaishali A. Patel
Sep 24, 20192 min read
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KADHEE -- Gujarati Food Friday
Kadhee for 4 people Need: 1 tbsp of sourcream 2 tbsp of Yogurt 1 tbsp of grahm flour / chanaa no lot 1 tsp of cumin 1 tbsp of ghee 1 tbsp...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 23, 20191 min read
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Magas / Magaj - History & Recipe
Magas in Russia is a small capital town for republic of Ingushetia. Magas is the name of a royal family in Venice, Italy and Magas in...
Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 23, 20192 min read
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