Author: varushkasg

I am Varushka , Vegetarian , Food Lover , Family Member , Wife , Mother to 3 young boys and Entrepreneur in the making. I hope to share my passion for fresh , wholesome , seasonal , local ,nutritious , delicious and decadent Vegetarian food.

Diwali…

Diwali has got to the highlight on the Hindu calendar…well , it definitely is in our home and many Hindu homes across the world. We all have different ways in which we celebrate but the common denominator will have to be celebrating with special food and the lighting of diya’s ( lamps) Diwali is a special time when friends and family meet , exchange presents … Continue reading Diwali…

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Sprouts…

Beans sprouts…until recently they were items in the salad section that I’d think to purchase to pop into a salad or the occasional stir fry. Now I sprout … ..There are loads of health benefits from improving digestion , blood circulation to decreasing acidity and more . Sprouting is easy and inexpensive and pretty cool when they start germinating!! .. How To Sprout? Wash and … Continue reading Sprouts…

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Moong-lette… ie Moong ‘omelette’ or Frittata

Attention all vegans and Lacto-Vegetarians … this may be your new favorite dish ! You simply can’t get an easier recipe than this…literally one ingredient!! Yes you read right…Only one ingredient . And a rather healthy one at that , yellow split moong.It is high in dietary fibre and an excellent protein source.It is quick to cook and easy to digest for all body types … Continue reading Moong-lette… ie Moong ‘omelette’ or Frittata

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Red Lentil Sliders

Red Lentil Sliders

Masoor dal is an integral part of a vegetarian diet, it is basically the split lentil without the skin exposing it’s orange color.Masoor contains 26% protein, and have the 3rd highest protein content by weight amoun the plant-based proteins ( after soy bean and hemp)

When we were growing up the name for these ‘red’ lentils was ‘ Quick Dhal’ , it was the Dhal you’d cook when time was a factor!My kids think these are magic beans – from red lentils they change color to yellow Dhal 🤣

And they still live up to their name … these patties are easy , quick and delicious!

For your patties :

  • 1 cup red lentil ( soaked for at least 30 – 35 mins)
  • 1 inch of ginger (roughly chopped)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup flat leaf parsley /coriander leaves – i used a combination
  • 1/2 cup chana flour and rice flour OR almond flour OR whole cashew nuts OR bread crumbs
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder – optional
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder ( flakes or fresh also work)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • Crushed black pepper powder
  • Juice of 1lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Step 1

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