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Palak Paneer (Spinach and Indian Cottage Cheese Curry)
So I will be honest, before I made this dish I had never tried palak paneer before. My dad and cousin are also not fans AT ALL. Until one day my parents came home with a whopping 4 pounds of baby spinach for no reason whatsoever. In a panic I decided to try and learn how to make this dish. After adding in my own twists to the gravy this recipe was born. My family loves this dish (including the picky eaters) and now we have added it into our quarantine rotation! It is a COVID miracle! This dish is a great way to get more leafy greens into your…
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Bataka nu Shaak
This is for all my Dal Bhat lovers out there. We all know that there is a war in every Gujarati household for kadhi vs. dal. This shaak is the perfect compliment to your meal to help you win over the naysayers. My family hosts Sunday Dal Bhat every week, and our table has seen many friends, family, and visitors come through in the past 10-15 years. It is our family’s go to “welcome meal”. To this day I love a warm plate of shaak rotli and athanu for lunch! It is so easy and so satisfying! I hope you’ll bring this to your table to share with your family…
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Raita
During these summer days our family has been going through yogurt like nobody’s business. We have been making chhas, srikhand, and all sorts of other cool treats. This is typically a side dish for dal that or other main entrées. This raita is made Bhakta-style with a little bit of chili paste, this isn’t something that is typical in a lot of Gujarati homes. Also Bhakta style raita is typically much thicker than the version that you typically see in restaurants. When my cousins were toddlers they used to just eat this raita with plain rice! Ingredients: 1 c. of plain yogurt 1 c. sour cream 1 English cucumber, shredded…
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Air Fryer Gobi Manchurian
Want manchurian but don’t want to deep fry the cauliflower? I present to you Air Fryer Gobi Manchurian. This gravy is FIRE. I would highly recommend the same gravy for a variety of vegetables and protein. You could easily use this as an appetizer or as a side dish. We served these with vegan potstickers, vegetarian fried rice, and vegetable paneer stir fry. I hope you’ll try this recipe for a quick weeknight meal!
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Thoughts on “Indian Matchmaking” on Netflix
Hi All! Before I start this post I want to fully acknowledge that I haven’t yet watched the show. What I have been inspired by is the conversation surrounding arranged marriage experiences in the modern day. I will be straight forward in saying that I have had a very liberal experience with love and marriage, but while it has been less conservative it definitely was not much easier. Love, dating, and marriage are extremely difficult no matter how old you are, how much money you make, or how you look. The conversations about casteism, colorism, and fatphobia are very prevalent for those looking for a partner in today’s day and…
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Rakshabandhan 2020
Well folks, we are close to Rakshabandhan! Where has time flown? This year this fun sibling holiday is on August 3rd. I thought that so many people probably have young kids at home this would be the perfect time to give them some ideas on how to make their indoor Rakshabandhan special! This is a time for siblings to truly think about one another and although the tradition is for a sister to tie a rakhi on her brother, I believe that the sibling bond is the same no matter if you’re a brother or a sister. If you’re an only child and you’ve had a best friend or truly…
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Chana Masala
Chana Masala is the king of meal prep dishes for me. I feel like I can use it up in pretty much anything! Similar to the Chickpea Tinga Tacos, you can use this in Samosa Chaat or a pita pocket the next day, even just plain with rice is delicious! This is actually quite easy to make, however it does take a little while to make the gravy. The gravy is super freezer-friendly so I recommend making a huge batch of the gravy and freezing it! Even better, this dish is vegan and gluten-free! The gravy would be great with any types of veggies or protein. This is one of…
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Summertime Veggie Pasta
Happy Thursday Everyone! Today is all about a comfort meal. We are almost at the end of the workweek and, for me, the perfect Friday is me coming home and whipping up a nice hot meal and flipping on a movie. (Harry Potter is my series of choice.) This recipe is super flexible for dietary needs. It can easily be made vegan by swapping out the cream cheese for a vegan alternative and omitting the heavy whipping cream. Also, I made mine gluten-free by subbing out the pasta for a gluten-free/vegan option, Zoodles would be great too! This is a great way to use up a bunch of your veggies…
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Chickpea Tinga Tacos
Happy Taco Tuesday! If your family is anything like mine we require tacos at least once a week. Being vegetarian, it can sometimes be difficult to find a filling that is satisfying and tasty at the same time. This recipe is from the Hello Fresh Cookbook, however, I have made a few updates per my family’s taste. (Click here for the original recipe!)This filling is completely vegan and is really versatile in several different dishes! I highly recommend meal prepping a double batch and using it a couple of times throughout the week! The amount below will make 12-15 tacos and I normally account for roughly 2-3 tacos per person.…
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Homemade Veggie Burgers
It is peak cookout season! As the summer months are winding down I thought I would share my veggie burgers recipe. This recipe can be made easily vegan by subbing out the breadcrumbs for vegan ones or using various flours (I recommend rice flour) to dry out the patty! The recipe is already posted on my The GujjuGram Insta page but this will have more step by step instruction. These burgers are super satisfying and make a great addition to any summer barbecue. I will preface this by saying these are very heavily spiced, so if you prefer a milder mixture please feel free to dial down the spiced and…
