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Vaishali A. Patel
Feb 6, 20221 min read
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)...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 1, 20211 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 26, 20202 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
May 25, 20201 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
May 21, 20202 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 17, 20201 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 17, 20202 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Mar 11, 20202 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Mar 6, 20202 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Feb 13, 20201 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Jan 17, 20202 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Dec 4, 20191 min read
Peanut Butter Blossoms cookies
Peanut Butter Blossoms: (Inspired by Bettycrocker) Ingredients: 1 cup granulated Sugar 1 cup Packed brown sugar 1 cup creamy peanut...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Sep 24, 20192 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 23, 20191 min read
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...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Jun 23, 20192 min read
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...
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