Eco-Cooking: Episode 7 Mango Peel Chutney

Eco-Cooking: Episode 7 Mango Peel Chutney

It’s Monday in April, which means a brand new episode of My Ecokitchen! Can you believe we’re already on Episode 7?! There is nothing stopping me, people! But before I go on about my latest sustainable recipe, I have a disclaimer – please do a small test before eating any fruit or vegetable peels that …

Vegan Indian Stuffed French Toast

Vegan Indian Stuffed French Toast

I was originally going to leave this recipe just for my IGTV, but since it was featured in my CNN interview, there has been some hot demand! Everyone is tryna’ get a slice, ha! Get it? Come on, so phunny! But in all seriousness, I’m so happy people are taking more of an interest in …

Indian Cauliflower Stuffed Capsicum

Indian Cauliflower Stuffed Capsicum

Have you ever eaten Stuffed Capsicum at an Indian restaurant? Its generally North Indian dish of roasted green bell peppers stuffed with a potato-paneer mixture and cooked in an aromatic gravy. I made a similar dish, except with a South Indian touch – no gravy, no paneer, and instead, with Cauliflower and South Indian spices. …

Tofu 65

Tofu 65

There is a classic Indian dish from South India called Chicken 65. What is it and why is it called Chicken 65 you ask? Well, its traditionally made with spicy Kashmiri chilies, curry leaves, and lots of mustard seeds and with young chicken that’s about 65 days old – I KNOW it’s terrible and I’m …

Masala Tofu-Veggie Burger

Masala Tofu-Veggie Burger

I had a sudden craving for a veggie burger, but with an Indian flair. In India, you’ll find different variations of veggie burgers, for instance- Frankies, Kati Rolls (which btw The Kati Roll Company on W 39th is amazing) , Vada Pav, Aloo Tikki etc. These are all essentially different forms of a veggie burger. …

Idli & Vada From Scratch (What I had for Dinner)

Idli & Vada From Scratch (What I had for Dinner)

Thank you Mommy Naik for the wonderful dinner last night! Bet you guys didn’t eat these for dinner: Fresh Steamed- Fluffy Idlis & Crispy, Spicy Golden Brown Vadas accompanied with hot Sambar & Coriander, Chili, Coconut Chutney… even if you don’t LIKE idlis, I’m pretty sure you’re tempted to eat them now! Check out my …