This post is a long time coming! Ras malai is a dessert I had growing up - flattened balls of milk solids in cream (Malai) flavored with cardamom and saffron. I remember thinking when I became vegan - there’s no way to make this vegan. But actually there is!!! It’s usually made by boiling milk and a bit of lime/lemon juice is added to curdle it. The whey is then discarded and the milk solids are drained, cooled and then you roll it into a dough. The dough is divided into small balls and the balls are cooked in boiling water. The balls are then cooked in saffron infused milk. But you totally c ..read more

Vegan Shami kababs (makes 15 kababs) These Shami kebabs are the real deal! What are shami kebabs you may wonder? They are small patties usually made of minced meat, generally beef, always mixed with channa daal and spices. This version uses potatoes instead of beef with black chickpeas (kala chana) and I honestly can’t tell the difference! Shami kebab can be served as a snack or an appetizer, and was definitely a staple in our house whenever guests would come over - you could tell someone was on their way if there was that waft of frying in the air! Pictured here with Punjab Spice Company cil ..read more

This dish always hits the spot for me! I’ve always loved eggplant growing up, and in this dish the sourness (khatte) mixed with the masalas really enhances the flavor within the eggplants. The tamarind paste and the amchur (mango powder) is what really gives it that tanginess! If you don’t have both on hand, you can just use one or the other. I also like using the tiny eggplants because they’re adorable and easy to eat! Ingredients 5 baby eggplants (washed and dried) and cut into quarters lengthwise, but not going all the way to the stem, stop about 1/2 inch from the stem 1 tsp garlic 1 ..read more

Vegan chocolate-covered strawberries! I added some yummy toppings for some added flavor, including crushed pistachios, coconut, and sesame seeds! The viola flowers on the plate are also edible and homegrown from my Lettuce Grow farmstand! A super easy dessert with recipe below: Ingredients: 3 oz of vegan chocolate chips or dark chocolate (suggest picking a company that doesn’t use child labor via @foodempowermentproject ethical chocolate list if that’s an option) 10 strawberries Toppings (optional): crushed pistachios, coconut shreds, and sesame seeds Method: Heat some water in a medium sauce ..read more

It’s National Pizza Day and what better way to celebrate than by making Pakistani masala vegan pizza! Sorry, Italians, but I had to make my own desi version! This one packs a bit of a spicy punch with the spicy masala sauce that is both the pizza sauce and also the marinade for the tofu! We made things alittle easier by buying vegan pizza dough from a local pizzeria. But here is a good vegan pizza dough recipe if you’re so inclined to make it! Please let me know if you end up trying this or making the masala sauce! Would love to see others celebrating National Pizza Day in their own unique way ..read more

Vegan chick’n paratha rolls! Paratha rolls are a quintessential Pakistani street food, and I wanted to recreate the flavors without sacrificing the taste. These are cooked with freshly chopped onions and bell peppers, drizzled with Punjab Spice Company cilantro chutney, and rolled in soft flaky parathas make for a super tasty soy chicken paratha rolls. You can either buy frozen parathas or make fresh on your own - it’s really up to you! Ingredients 1/2 pack of Butler Soy Curls 2 tablespoons oil 1 small bell pepper thinly sliced 1 medium onion thinly sliced 1 green chili thinly sliced (optional ..read more

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A staple of Pakistani cuisine and something I grew up having is the Peshawari chapli kabab, which are minced meat patties that originated in Peshawar, Pakistan. The name chapli is said to be derived from chappal, the local word for sandals, because it’s supposed to be made thin like the sole of a sandal and about the same size of the chappal sole as well! I knew I wanted to veganize them, and this version did not disappoint! We ended up deep frying them to keep with how they’re traditionally made, and it resulted in so much deliciousness! A meat-eating friend honestly could not tell the dif ..read more

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Vegan Gulab Jamun Cheesecake  Next level achieved! This #vegan gulab jamun raw cheesecake is it!! I was looking to take my previous cheesecake recipe and elevating it, and I think I struck desi #vegan gold! There are definitely a lot of steps involved but the payoff is worth it! So much deliciousness! Really happy to collab with @bhindifries on this one! Head over to their instagram feed to check out more pics! Vegan gulab jamun (used @holycowvegan recipe with modifications) 1 pack of panko bread crumbs (finely ground in food processor) or 2 ½ cups finely ground white bread crumbs (ab ..read more