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Indian Coconut Fudge(Coconut Barfi) using Milk powder

Coconut Fudge/Barfi is one of the most popular Indian sweets around festival time .   Diwali  is a popular Indian festival and is basically a week-long fun and festive event with lots of food. I prepared simple  Coconut Fudge/barfi  for this Diwali using milk powder/mawa powder. Total Time: 10 mins Serves: 12 INGREDIENTS: 2 cups desiccated coconut 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups Milk powder / Mawa / Khoya Crumbled 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder 1 tsp Clarified butter/Ghee Cashews, Almonds Chopped METHOD: 1. Heat the Clarified butter in a Pan ( low to medium heat ).    Add Milk powder, Sugar   2. Add milk and let the milk powder completely melt. 3. Add Desiccated coconut,  Cardamom powder and mix well. 4. Cook on a medium heat until the mixture turns thick and begins to leave the sides of the pan. 5. Grease the pan and transfer the mixture to it. 6. Add the Sliced n...

Ratatouille in Tomato Crepes

A new way to eat Ratatouille: rolled in crepes which is flavored with tomato and oats. It’s packed with fresh produce: tomatoes, zucchini , yellow squash, and bell pepper.This Ratatouille  in Tomato Crepes recipe comes together quickly for a fresh weeknight dinner. It's a light & fresh dish that's gluten free, vegan! Total Time: 40 mins Serves: 8 crepes INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CREPES: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 teaspoon  salt 1 inch Ginger 2 diced tomatoes 1 1/4 cups Almond milk(Or milk of your choice) FOR RATATOUILLE: 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp garlic powder 2 red bell peppers 1 medium zucchini 1 medium squash 1 large tomato, chopped 2 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons water salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup tofu cubes/Paneer cubes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish FOR ASSEMBLY 1/4 cup vegan Parmesan cheese METHOD: For the crepes: In Food processor grind the oa...

Vegan Pasta Alfredo

This Vegan Pasta Alfredo is so delicious, incredibly rich and creamy. We used almond milk instead of cream and used almond flour instead of wheat flour for vegan Alfredo sauce. So yes its Gluten free! It's a simple, yet luxurious dish, that can be yours in 30 minutes or less. Total Time: 30 mins Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS: 170gm Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta(or Pasta of your choice) 4 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup Chopped onions 2 tsp garlic powder 2 cup unsweetened almond milk  3 tbsp almond flour(Can also use wheat flour) Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup vegan Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping) 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 1 tsp basil leaves 1 cup Broccoli Florets METHOD: 1. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion and garlic  over medium-high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes 3. Add the Almond flour and saute for 30 secs 4. Add the almond milk and bring it to a bo...

Quinoa Chana Masala(Quinoa in Black chickpeas Masala)

Quinoa Chana Masala is Kala chana/Black chickpeas and Quinoa mixed with masala and other flavourful spices. This  Quinoa  chana masala  bowl is vegetarian and Vegan friendly! So healthy, flavorful and delicious! Total Time: 60 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 cup uncooked quinoa 4 cups water or vegetable stock 1 cup Kala Chana/Black chickpeas 1/2 diced onions 1 diced tomato 2  green chillies 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp Shahi Jeera/ R oyal cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp black peppercorn 1 tsp Garam masala/pulav masala 1/2 medium lime(juice) 1 tsp salt (more to taste) few coriander, finely chopped Method: 1. Rinse quinoa a few times in cold water. 2. Bring quinoa and water or vegetable stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, and then reduce to a simmer. Season with salt.Simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and cooked through. Remove from heat and mix with a fork. ...

Chocolate Sandwich Cake

A simple yet festive Chocolate Sandwich cake you can use for birthdays or just serve as a luxurious after-dinner dessert.This decadent Chocolate Sandwich Cake is wrapped around a rich whipped cream  icing, and decorated  in a  coffee-chocolate cream.   Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 40 mins INGREDIENTS: Chocolate Cake: 1/2 cup flour, all purpose 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened 1 tsp baking powder ¾   tsp   baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1   cup   condensed milk  ¾   cup   warm milk/almond milk 2 tbsp butter, melted/ Vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp coffee, strong brewed 2   tsp   vinegar Whipped cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 1   cup   granulated sugar Chocolate cream: whipped cream + 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoon dark coffee(i used Starbucks dark french roast) Method: Chocolate Cake 1. Preheat ...