Vegan Leftover Dal Chilla / Leftover Cooked Lentil Crepes

Ingredients:-

Cooked leftover Moong Dal/ Green Lentil:- 1 Cup
Besan/Chickpea Flour:- 1/3 Cup
Rice Flour:- 2 Tbsp
Flaxseed Powder:- 1 Tbsp
Onion:- 1/4 cup
Ginger:- 1 Tbsp
Chaat Masala:- 1 Tsp

Procedure:-

1) Mix all the ingredients ( except onion & ginger) in a blender until well blended.. ( It should be like a pancake batter, use water as needed to make the batter right consistency) .

2) Take out the batter in a bowl and add onion and ginger, mix well.

3) Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat & grease it lightly with oil .

4) Spread 1/4 cup batter on the non-stick pan to make a chilla/crepe.

5)Cook one side over a slow flame until the base is golden brown in color. Turn over to cook the other side.

6)Remove the chilla/crepe and repeat with the remaining batter.

Serve hot with any nutritious chutney, pickle ,ketchup or enjoy as it is.

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Zucchini Carrot & Sweet Potato Vegan Burger / Patty / Tikki

Burgers don't always have to be about meat, and this recipe proves that Zucchini , Carrot ,Sweet Potato and a few spices can make a delicious and vegan / vegetarian burger.

The fresh, juicy zucchini and mouthwatering spices makes a truly refreshing, filling and fit-friendly burger. Zucchini adds just the right amount of flavor and moisture to these burgers.These burgers are moist, flavorful, seasonal, and delicious.

Prep Time: Under 15 min
Cook Time: Under 15 min
Recipe Source:- chefinyou

Ingredients:-

Zucchini:- 2 small ( 1 Cup grated )
Carrot:- 1 small ( 3 1/4 Cup grated)
Sweet Potato:- 1 small ( 1 Cup boiled & grated)
Salt
Carom seeds/ Ajwain:- 1 Tsp
Garam Masala:- 2 Tsp
Red Chilli powder:- 1 Tsp
Baking Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Corn starch :- 3 Tsp
All Purpose Flour:- 1/4 Cup
Bread Crumbs:- 1/4 Cup
Oil For Frying

Procedure:-

1) Grate the Zucchini , boiled potato & Carrot.

2) Place zucchini in a colander and add 1 tsp Salt to it. Toss to combine and set aside for at least 30 minutes.

3)Squeeze the water out of zucchini. You can use your hands or use a cheesecloth.

4)Mix everything in a bowl. You can at this point do a taste test to see if you want more salt. Season accordingly.

5)Mix until well combined.

6)Make small (lime sized) balls.

7)Form into patties. Repeat for rest of them. At this point you can also refrigerate these in the fridge (for about 20-30 min) which will help to hold them up well while frying. It also helps to avoid oil retention. Its not strictly necessary to do this.

8) Add 1-2 tbsp of oil to your Cast iron pan (or as desired to coat the bottom of a non stick skillet. Note that regular non stick will require less amount of oil) . When hot, add the patties.

9)Cook them until golden-reddish brown on both the sides. Takes around 5-6 minutes each side.

Serve hot with ketchup / Chilli sauce/ vegan Yogurt or vegan sour cream.

Enjoy..:)

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Vegan Balls {Clean Eating} / No Bake Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Vegan Balls are a perfect example of how something that tastes really good can also be easy to make.These are fun for kids to make because you don't have to cook them.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls {Clean Eating}

Makes 14 {with small cookie scoop}.

Recipe Source:- justforclicksblog

Ingredients:-

Old-fashioned oats {could certainly use gluten-free if needed}:- 1 Cup ( i grinded mine in a coffee grinder but this is optional)
Cocoa {naturally unsweetened}:- 1/4 Cup
Shredded coconut {unsweetened}:- 1/4 Cup
Natural peanut butter {look for a jar with peanuts (and maybe salt) as the ONLY ingredient/s}:- 1/2 Cup
Organic Pure Maple Syrup:- 1/4 Cup

Procedure:-

1) Stir all dry ingredients together to mix well.

2) Add the wet ingredients and blend well. *Sometimes it's best to use your hands to ensure the ingredients get fully incorporated.

3) Use a small cookie scoop to get even sized balls. Roll each ball by hand.

4)Chill in fridge until ready to serve.

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Vegan Sweet Potato Kale Hash

Here's a way to satisfy both the vegans and the hungry, sleepy, looking-for-something-healthy visitors at your table.A savory comforting spiced side dish for Sweet Potato Kale Hash recipe.

Sweet Potato Kale Hash

Recipe Source:- One

Ingredients

Large sweet potato, peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch cubes:- 1
Yellow onion, chopped:- 1/2
Red bell pepper, chopped:- 1/2
Yellow bell pepper, chopped:- 1/2
Garlic, chopped:- 3 Cloves
Olive oil, divided:- 3 Tbsp
Chili powder:- 1 1/2 Tsp
Kosher salt:- 1 Tsp
Cumin powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Chopped kale:- 2 Cups
Water:- 1/3 Cup
Salt and pepper

Procedure:-

1) Mix the sweet potato, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to a large bowl.

2) In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, pasilla chili powder, salt, and cumin together.

3)Pour the spiced oil over the potato mixture and stir the vegetables until they are evenly coated.

4) In a large sauté pan, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil on med-high heat.

5) Add the uncooked spiced vegetables to the pan. Stirring every other minute, cook the hash for 6-8 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.

6) Add the kale and water and mix the greens until they become wilted, approximately one minute. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.

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Soya Mix Vegetable Korma / Vegan Recipe

Straight from the kitchens of Northern India, a tasty vegetable dish, fit for a royal feast! It's amazing how the addition of a little cashew cream gives a rich feel to a dish! Ensure that the mixture is cooked well after adding the tomato purée... only then will the sour taste of tomatoes mellow and you will get a balanced flavor.

Soya Mix Vegetable Korma

Preparation Time:- 15 Minutes
Cooking Time:- 20 Minutes
Recipe Source:- Adapted From Tarla Dalal Recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:-

Soya oil:- 2 Tbsp
Ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste:- 1 Tsp
Finely chopped green chillies:- 1 Tsp
Finely chopped onions:- 1/4 Cup
Fresh tomato puree:- 1/4 Cup
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder (haldi):- 1/2 Tsp
Chilli powder:- 1 Tsp
Coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder:- 1 Tsp
Sugar:- 1/2 Tsp
Soaked and roughly chopped soya nuggets :- 1/2 Cup
Chopped mixed boiled vegetables (carrots, French beans,corn, cauliflower etc.):-1/2 Cup
Non Dairy Milk:- 1/4 Cup
Cashew cream:- 3 Tbsp
Finely chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish:- 2 Tbsp

Procedure:-

1) Heat the soya oil in a kadhai, add the ginger-garlic paste, green chillies and onions and sauté till the onions turn light brown in colour.

2) Add the tomato purée, salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and sugar and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes or till the soya oil separates from the gravy.

3) Add the soya chunks, mixed vegetables, non dairy milk and cashew cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Enjoy:)

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3 Ingredient Vegan Energy Balls ( No Bake Recipe)

The best DIY desserts are easy, quick, and of course, delicious. If you’re low on energy, these 3 ingredient vegan energy balls are the perfect dorm-friendly, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free snack. The only danger with making these raw vegan energy balls is not eating the whole batch at once.



3 Ingredient Vegan Energy Balls

Preparation Time:- 2 Minutes
Cooking Time:- 0

Ingredients:

Almonds Or any of your favorite nuts:- 1 Cup
Dates, pitted and chopped:- 1 cup
Raisins Or Cranberries:- 1 Cup

Procedure:-

1) Pulse nuts until they are in rough pieces (don’t let it go until powder or butter).Remove and set aside.

2) Place dates in food processor and blend until it forms a ball.

3) Repeat the process with raisins too. Now mix everything together and pulse until just barely combined.

(If too sticky, you can add more nuts or oats; if too dry, more dates)

Or Alternatively

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high tech blender. Mix well until the mixture forms a giant, evenly mixed balls. You may have to stop mixing and scrape down the blender once or twice.

4) Form mixture into evenly sized balls.

Refrigerate!

Notes:-

Variation ideas:-

Add chocolate chips.
Add flakes of coconut, and/or chopped, dried fruit
Add spices, such as cinnamon
You can use wheat germs, crushed flaxseeds or oats too.

Allergic to nuts? Substitute sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for the almonds. You can double or triple the recipe too.

If the balls are too soft right out of the processor, toss in the refrigerator until they firm up.

Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips

I hope you enjoy these Grain-Free, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free & Delicious Treats!

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8 Easy Vegan Microwave Desserts You Can Cook In A Mug

If you are in a rush and you don’t have time to cook, these recipes are lifesavers, because everything you need is few minutes, mug, microwave and your favorite ingredients for cooking.

1 Minute Vegan Chocolate Mug Brownie 

Vegan Mug Brownie 

Chocolate Mug Brownie 

Two Minute Eggless Brownie 

35 Second Eggless Chocolate Cake 

One Minute Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake

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Two Minute Vegan Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake

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14 Simple Vegan Rice Recipes

Rice is a staple diet for most of India. It can be cooked to one's own taste. The versatile use of rice can be seen in many different cuisines. In fact it can be used in all forms, as an entree, main or even a desert! These 14 Simple Vegan Rice Recipes are simple, quick and, best of all, delicious!

Black Bean & Spinach Rice / Rajma

Black beans and rice is a common staple among Hispanic culture because it is hearty, nutritious and easy on your budget.This hearty dish not only is high in fiber but also has that magical mix of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy levels stable.Here is quick and easy recipe for black beans and rice with onion, bell pepper,spinach, garlic, Tabasco, and white rice. White rice is normally used in this common dish, but brown rice is even better.

Colorful Capsicum Vegan Fried Rice / Shimla Mirch Wala Pulao

This is our family favorite recipe and can be made in a jiffy if you have cooked rice ready or have leftover rice from last night's supper. . Capsicum rice gives a tangy flavor and can be eaten along with some raita or chutney.It can also be made for any pot luck parties or special occasions

Mexican Rice Recipe

Mexican rice is commonly known as Spanish rice or sopa de arroz in Mexico ..No Mexican meal is complete without a big platter of fluffy seasoned rice. This is the most simple, delicious Mexican rice recipe you will ever make.You don’t need any special ingredients to make Mexican rice at home, so it’s worth to try it out for yourself.

Mixed Vegetable Lentil Rice / Khichdi / One Pot Meal

Make easy and soul-satisfying food with minimal fuss and quick clean-up. These one-pot meal is perfect for suppers, make-ahead meals or when you just don't feel like spending too much time in the kitchen. Just toss all your ingredients into a single skillet or stockpot and you have no-stress, no-mess recipe for any night of the week.

Bean & Corn Rice / Rajma Aur Corn Pulao

This is a quick, tasty and cheap dinner are perfect for those nights when you're wondering what to put on the table.This hearty side dish not only is high in fiber but also has that magical mix of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy levels stable

Simple Tomato Rice / Tamatar Pulao

Tomatoes sauteed with spices and then added to rice makes a delicious southern rice delicacy know as Tomato rice.This delicious yet simple to prepare dish is full of wonderful flavors. Tomatoes can be pureed or chopped while adding . It can be eaten as it is or with some yogurt, or on the side of any Indian style vegetable curry dish.

Chickpeas & Tomato Rice / Channa Aur Tamatar Ka Pulao

Pulao is my all time favorite dish, it is easy to make in many variations.This recipe is great to make woth leftover chiockpeas or canned chickpeas.It can be served as side dish or with any curry of your choice or wrap in a tortilla.

Thai Fried Rice

One of my dear friend made these yummy thai fried rice for potluck.Please adjust the spice level as per your taste as these are on little spicy side , exactly the way i love :). These tastes extra yummy when you add baby corn,fried cashew, raisin and pineapples.

Simple Fried Rice

This is the best way to use leftover rice. Fried rice are great for lunchbox or for quick meals. Serve it with chilled raita.

Red Kidney Beans & Corn Salad With Rice

This is a great salad recipe , have the salad as it is if you don't want to mix it with rice or you can put big scoop of salad over the rice..enjoy anyway you want

Carrot Fried Rice / Gajar Wala Pulao

Here is my version of Carrot Fried rice..These rice are not only appealing to eyes because of beautiful orange color of carrots but also to the stomach..It has the perfect balance of salt & sweetness..

Lemon Flavored Rice/ Nimbu Wale Chawal

Lemon Rice is a famous South Indian dish also called Nimmakaya Pulihora in Telugu , Nimbehannu Chitranna in Kannada, Yelumiccha Pazha Sadham in Tamil .It is very light & refreshing in taste. It is best to make when you have some leftover rice or if you are in a hurry and don't have enough time to make the entire meal This zesty lemon rice can also be served as a perfect side dish for your lunch/dinner.

Healthy Spinach Carrot Pulao / Palak Gajar Pulav

Spinach offers twice as much fiber as other greens. It is a good source of iron & loaded with vitamins and minerals, some of which are hard to find in other foods. I love making rice pulao with different combination of veggies..Here is the recipe of one of my favorite veggie combination in pulao.

Simple Leftover Rice Pulao

Easy and delicious..You can make this even if you don't have any veggies on hand.Makes a great lunchbox dish too.

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Adorable Snowman Pancakes / Christmas Breakfast Idea

BRING CHEER TO THE BREAKFAST TABLE WITH HOLIDAY PANCAKE CREATIONS MADE SIMPLE

It’s always fun to plan out a festive breakfast for the holidays.Snowman Pancakes are perfect for wintery days or Christmas breakfast. Both kids and adults will love these yummy pancakes. Invite your little ones to help decorate their snowmen and they'll jump out of bed in a hurry!

Ingredients:-

Your favorite Pancake batter ( Check at the end to see list of my favorite pancake recipes)

Decorations ( I used strawberries, chocolate chips, pecans, maple syrup , powdered sugar, see more options in Notes below)

Procedure:-

1) HEAT skillet over medium-high heat or griddle to 375ºF. Spray with no-stick cooking spray.

2) Using about 1/4 cup of batter for a snowman, pour 2 pancakes, one slightly smaller than the other, onto the hot pan or griddle with sides touching to resemble a snowman.

3)Cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Remove from griddle & decorate as desired.

Notes / Tips:-

1)You can also use medium sized spring release cooking scoop to create the perfect size pancakes for making Snowmen.

2)Other things you can use for decoration:-Pretzel sticks, chocolate chips, dried cranberries and/or halved banana slices, apple hat, blueberries or raisin eyes or buttons, jam for scarf, carrot nose, coconut whipped cream,Chocolate syrup,Marshmallow

3)Keep pancakes warm in a preheated 200F degree oven until all pancakes are cooked. Serve immediately. Pancakes taste best right after they are made. Pancakes freeze well, up to 2 months.( See below)

4)For even more fun, let the kids decorate the pancakes themselves!

5)Alternative Way to make ghost pancakes:- Pre-fill a squirt bottle with pancake batter. Squirt outline on hot griddle first, then fill in with more batter.Cook one side and then flip.


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1 Minute Vegan Chocolate Mug Brownie Recipe

Satisfy that sudden brownie craving in mere minutes with this recipe prepared in a mug and a microwave oven.A denser, fudgier, more chocolatey version of the chocolate mug cake - a chocolate mug brownie.This really is more for those of you who prefer "fudgey" brownies to "cakey" ones.

1 Minute Vegan Mug Brownie Recipe

Preparation Time:- 2 Minute
Cooking Time:- 1 Minute (more or less depending upon your microwave)
Serves:- 2

Source:- Adapted From Instuctables

Ingredients:-

Flour:- 1/4 Cup
Brown Sugar:- 3 Tbsp
Unsweetened Cocoa powder:- 2 Tbsp
Oil:- 2 Tbsp
Non Dairy Milk:- 2 Tbsp
Dash of salt
Chopped dark chocolate or chopped pecans (optional):- 2 Tbsp
Microwave safe Mug
Microwave

Procedure:-

1) Add the sugar, flour, cocoa, and salt to the mug and mix.

2) Then add the oil and Non Dairy Milk and mix the dry and wet ingredients together. Be sure to be thorough, there's a tendency for clumps of the dry ingredients to form.

3)Stir in the chopped chocolate or nuts, if you’re using them.

4)Microwave on high for a minute, checking it after 30 seconds (microwaves vary) – it will be done when it’s springy on top but still a bit gooey in the center when done.

5)Let it cool, grab a spoon, and dig in straight from the mug.

Add a scoop of ice cream for maximum deliciousness....Enjoy:)

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Roasted Vegetable Vegan Burrito ( Step By Step Pictures)

Roasted vegetables & spices fill these vegan burritos. Roasting vegetables intensifies their flavor.I suggest using whatever vegetables you can get for a good price.Burritos like these are a great option to feed picky eaters, since you can customize the filling.This sure is a yummy way to pack a bunch of veggies into a meal.

Ingredients:-

Veggies of your choice cut into cubes
Olive Oil:- 1/8 Cup
Salt
Garam Masala:- 1-2 Tbsp or as per your taste ( or any other spice mix you like garlic powder, onion powder, taco seasoning, Italian dried herbs mix, cumin powder etc)
Lemon Juice

Tortillas

Serve with the following optional additions:

your favorite salsa or pico de gallo
diced avocado or guacamole
vegan sour cream
vegan cheese
shredded lettuce
Diced seeded tomatoes
Hot sauce or sriracha
Corn

Procedure:-

HOW TO ROAST THE VEGETABLE

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt & garam masala or any other seasoning mix you are using.

Spread the vegetables out over a large sheet pan ( cover the sheet pan with aluminium foil for easy cleanup) and roast for 30-40 minutes, stirring once half way through.

Take it out and squeeze some lemon juice on the top and mix everything well.

HOW TO MAKE THE BURRITO
( This is how i made mine but you can use/replace any ingredient with the optional additions list given above)

Warm your tortilla on a plate in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds.The tortilla should be warm and pliable.

Add Guacamole in the center of each open flour tortilla.

Add roasted vegetables, followed by salsa & cilantro over the top.

Fold/Roll the burrito.

Coat an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium to medium-high heat.Transfer the burrito to the hot skillet (seam side down ) and cook until light brown, carefully flip the burrito and cook the another side. ( this step can be skipped if you have cooked tortilla, mine was not cooked).

Wrap in foil if desired. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.

Serve Warm ... Enjoy!

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Notes / Tips:-

Vegetables you can use:- zucchini, bell pepper, onion,sweet potato,carrot and mushrooms,brussel sprouts etc

You can store the roasted vegetables in an air tight container after it is cooled completely in the refrigerator for upto a week and use as you need it.

You can also add :-BROWN RICE OR PROTEIN-RICH QUINOA OR ADD LENTILS AND LEGUMES.

To get nice, crispy caramelization on roasted vegetables, simulate the intense heat of an industrial oven: Bring your oven up as hot as it goes, then put an empty roasting or sheet pan inside for 10 to 15 minutes. Toss the vegetables— with olive oil, salt and pepper, and put them on the hot pan. This method will give you the high heat you need to caramelize the sugars in the vegetables quickly.

To Freeze The Burrito :- See my post here for the complete directions and step by step pictures.The burritos can be heated in the microwave (remove plastic wrap), baked in the oven (smothered with enchilada sauce), crisped in a skillet, or grilled in a countertop grill or sandwich press .
(Grilling Directions – Thaw. Place burritos in foil on a hot grill and grill for 10-15 minutes, flipping occasionally & For Oven Heating– Thaw. Keep burritos in foil ( remove the plastic wrap) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.



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