
09/09/2022
Early Mornings made beautiful by getting to the floating vegetable market at the crack of Dawn and being greeted by this amazing rose cardamom kehwa š.
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These are my personal discoveries of global food..food the language that unites us all. From the Americas to Kashmir, Thailand and Middle East and many more, this is what brings me love and reawakening.
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Early Mornings made beautiful by getting to the floating vegetable market at the crack of Dawn and being greeted by this amazing rose cardamom kehwa š.
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The best sarson ka saag and makki di roti at . The hospitality of our hosts was unparalleled.
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The breakfast that was worth the 7000 mile trip - waking up nun chai and girda by the .
Summer Sundays and a chilled glass of Matcha tea with plant milk.
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Beautiful summer and soulful sunshine food.
That Kashmiri chutney to brighten up your table, your palate and your day šš. This elevates the flavors of walnuts and white radish with a nudge of green chilies, garlic and mint which is finally combined with the richness of creamy yoghurt ( plant based is perfect).
Serve as a side or a dip or by the spoonful š.
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Loving the summer eggplants- this one is roasted long eggplant brushed with thyme, lemon and oregano oil served on a refreshing cucumber dill yoghurt base. Plant based yoghurt will be perfect here. Sprinkle some sumac on top for the zing
There is a recipe on my blog. Search for eggplants. ..
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Itās eggplant season - enjoy your summer produce. This dish is called Mahshi Batinjaan. Batinjaan is eggplant. You can prepare the dish stuffed with meat or vegetable. I have used a stuffing mixed with rice. Any leftover stuffing can be cooked to a side dish.
There is a recipe on my blog.
This is a whole food plant-based no oil recipe which is airy and yet strong from the ginger and miso. You can add other vegetables but I found the mirepoix ( onions, celery, carrots) to give the clearest flavors....
This is a whole food plant-based no oil recipe which is airy and yet strong from the ginger and miso. You can add other vegetables but I found the mirepoix ( onions, celery, carrots) to give the cā¦
Itās always soup season in my kitchen - this is a clean and heavenly bowl of vegetable miso ginger soup that fueled my weekend.
This is a no oil soup made with onions, celery, carrots, miso and ginger. Topped with some organic tofu and fresh herbs
Slurrrp :)
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Blazing summer mornings call for chilled nourishing drinks - this one is cucumber, pineapple, ginger and wheatgrass. Clean and simple but packs a punch
Mango saffron dreams- a sweet and intoxicating simmered infusion of rice, mango, cardamom, saffron and milk sweetened with condensed milk.
You can use plant based milk so beautifully in this recipe. The result is exquisite.
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Todayās gifts from the garden have me smiling - sarson ka saag, bathua and radish. So lush and green. Ready to make sarson da saag and makki ki roti for dinner tonight.
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A bright and beautiful Sunday salad. Full of energy, vibrance, pre and pro biotics that will lift your soul
The line up:
Base is homegrown kale and arugula with mint and radish pods( they are juicy and plump at this time)
Edamame
Red bell pepper
Grated beets soaked in ACV
Potatoes boiled, spice is Ras-el-hanout and then air fried
Grated carrots
Chickpeas and black lentils marinated in mint and lemon juice
Tomatoes
Asparagus
Dressing is a mix of lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, wasabi powder, Kashmiri chili powder, black pepper and olive oil.
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Itās garlic scape season in my garden and always brings me joy to cook with them once a year
These are being sautƩed with garlic cumin fenugreek seeds and shallots. I will add sliced potatoes and cook until tender. Serve topped with lemon juice and cilantro.
Bespoke spice mix for Ras-el-hanout being put together just for me in the MƩdina of Marrakech. The fragrance is so intense and magical that it makes to want to get back home and start cooking with these spices.
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Lunch in Tanger: Another city today and another 5 course Tagine lunch. This was in the heart of Medina served like a home cooked meal by some amazing hosts. We started with salad and soup, followed by an amazing plate couscous and then the steaming tagines. This was then beautifully closed by fresh fruit, sweets and always the steaming cups of mint tea.
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Moroccon coffee and mint tea on repeat- the street side cafes are a quaint experience. This one was oceanfront enroute from to .
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First order of business straight after landing in Casablanca . Tagine by the ocean sideā¦. Absolutely delicious š took a bit of talking to order the vegetarian one š. Such wonderful hospitality ā¤ļøā¤ļø.
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Turmeric and Ginger quick pickle. This is an everyday essential and will stay in the fridge for months
https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cdjr-P5D5nd/?igshid=NDBlY2NjN2I=
Simply sushi - homemade and vegan with a pot green tea. Hits the spot just right .
This is easy to put together with good quality , sushi rice and and veggies such as asparagus, carrots, scallion and donāt forget the
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Black beans and Mung beans are powerhouses in terms of providing nutrition to your body. Together they make an amazingly simple, creamy, and protein-rich soup
http://foodforthesoul00.com/2022/04/16/black-bean-and-mung-soup/
Black beans and mung beans are powerhouses in terms of providing nutrition to your body. Together they make an amazingly simple, creamy, and protein-rich soup
A deconstructed tribute to the Afghan Borani, combined with the use of Middle Eastern flavors with Tahini and borrowing the "crumbing" from the Italian eggplant parmesan
http://foodforthesoul00.com/2022/04/09/stacked-eggplant-with-garlic-yogurt/
Stacked Eggplant Borani with Potatoes and Garlic Yogurt
Black bean and mung soup - the one that uplifts your taste buds along with your spirit. Dancing with protein energy and nutrition and super creamy taste without any cream.
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Ramzaan Mubarak everyoneā¦. Such a beautiful time to reflect on the spirit and the soul. .
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As you fast, remember food is medicine, and this is the perfect time to rejuvenate your body along with the soul with dedication to prayer.
This here, is a deconstructed eggplant borani with air fried tahini eggplants and potatoes on a yoghurt and garlic base. Perfect and light for Iftar.
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Love fills these mini dark chocolate tarts...decadent, coconut-ty, vegan with no added sugar. These are simply the best way to express love for your friends and family....the occasion was a special anniversary for friends that are very close to my heart
That sunshine bouncing off the red rocks onto the tacos, at its best with black beans and rice served on a sunny terrace in the streets of Sedona.
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The red heat in the red rocks - hanging dried chilies of Sedona, I want to haul them all home š¶
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Pounding the spices and aromatics is food meditation š§āāļøThis is how I make a batch of Thai curry paste with Red Thai chilies Garlic Galangal and Lime leaves. It is so unbelievably good š„Easy to freeze and so versatile⦠there is a recipe on my blog if you need it
The art of a vegan with a sweet potato crust - the love and care that goes into making this is thoroughly savored and enjoyed ā¦. Itās the art of slowing down and cooking with good ingredients that nourish your soul šŗ
There is a recipe on my blog if you search for sweet Potato crust pizza.
Cook something this weekend š
When itās icy and white outside - time to nourish with greenā¦
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This one has kale, apple, banana, berries, mango, pea protein, wheatgrass, spirulina, cilantro, ashwagandha, moringa and ginger š š
Morning routine ā
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A cold winter day calls for a warm and crusty sweet potato sourdough. A quiet morning, a slice of toast and a cup of hot brew is gloriousā¦..
have a great weekend everyone and bake some bread!
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A Vegan version of Palak paneer which is quintessential Indian dish served in many restaurants. It is rich, creamy and buttery and served beautifully with naan or rice....
http://foodforthesoul00.com/2021/12/27/palak-tofu-a-creamy-rendition-of-spinach-and-tofu/
A Vegan version of Palak paneer which is quintessential Indian dish served in many restaurants. It is rich, creamy and buttery and served beautifully with naan or rice.
The gorgeous line up for a spinach dish that truly leaves you licking the plate. And itās nourishing to the bone with fresh spinach and fenugreek leaves. And itās vegan with soft and creamy tofu. The spices here are , and .
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This will be on the holiday menu - recipe coming up soon.
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Starting the holidays beautifully with a mouthwatering Kashmiri breakfast made possible by a delectable Haersse provided by Uffi's Kitchen . This was accompanied by homemade Kashmiri girda bread, omelettes and caramel Kheer. Letās not forget the pink and salty Nun Chai which sealed the deal ā¤ļø.
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.Happy Holidays everyone. Hope you spend it well with family and your tastebuds are always dancing š.
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Itās chai time ā¤ļø
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A beautiful spice braised pumpkin served with garlicky yoghurt....
http://foodforthesoul00.com/2021/12/12/kadoo-borani-afghan-braised-pumpkin/
A beautiful spice braised pumpkin served with garlicky yoghurt.
Winter essentials and food poetry- fried lotus stems done in a Kashmiri street food way in an American kitchen is delectable in light rice batter sparked with red chillies.
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A crisp fall day in Virginia- a walk in followed by an absolutely delicious at in Arlington. Happy Sunday everyone.
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The last of the garden tomatoes and beautiful poblanos going it for roasting with fava beans. This has been dressed with homemade zaāatar spice and good quality olive oil. Once roasted and 375 for 25 mins these will be combine with fresh dill, lemon juice and feta. .
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A dream of chocolate - very dark and rich with coconut, walnuts, cacao and dates...
http://foodforthesoul00.com/2021/10/09/chocolate-dreams-vegan-tart/
A dream of chocolate ā very dark and rich with coconut, walnuts, cacao and dates
These dreams of chocolatā- a poetry of flavors that blend together coconut and very dark chocolate with a base of dates, cacao and walnuts.
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Still harvesting this crazy long pepper - the baby plant was a gift of the best kind , it just keeps on giving.
everyone. Enjoy your and the beautiful pre day in .
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The mighty Karela is a true nutrient packed vegetable which has an exquisite taste when mingled with onions and spices....
http://foodforthesoul00.com/2021/09/25/karela-fry-a-bitter-gourd-sabzi/
The mighty Karela is a true nutrient packed vegetables which has an exquisite taste when mingled with onions and spices.
Karela is that bitter vegetable that I absolutely love - like many of us this was not a veggie of choice when we were kids, in fact, I steered clear of it. Now I grow it organically and look forward to cooking with it. The medicinal benefits are immense and frankly, I love the bitter-sweet taste. Freshly picked from the vine it is just exquisite.
Herndon, VA
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Blazing summer mornings call for chilled nourishing drinks - this one is cucumber, pineapple, ginger and wheatgrass. Clean and simple but packs a punch #foodismedicine #smoothie #summerdrinks
Vegetables are summers gift to plate as poetry- this is my rendition to showcase their beauty in a tagine and spices I carried in my backpack from Morocco ā¦..#tagine #morocco #morocconfood #vegan #veganrecipes #lunchideas #whatveganseat #vegetarianrecipes #mediterraneanfood #growyourownfood #foodismedicine #spices #rasalhanout #reelsofinstagram
Itās garlic scape season in my garden and always brings me joy to cook with them once a year These are being sautĆ©ed with garlic cumin fenugreek seeds and shallots. I will add sliced potatoes and cook until tender. Serve topped with lemon juice and cilantro. #garlic #garlicscapes #vegan #summer2022
Love fills these mini dark chocolate tarts...decadent, coconut-ty, vegan with no added sugar. These are simply the best way to express love for your friends and family....the occasion was a special anniversary for friends that are very close to my heart <3 The base is walnuts, cacao and dates and the filling is very dark chocolate with coconut cream and cashews. There is a recipe on my blog. #createfood with love and it will always be #delicious #sweettooth #chocolate #chocolatetart #vegan #vegandessert #goodfood #veganrecipes #vegandessertrecipes #wholefoodplantbased #cleaneating #plantbased
The symphony of creating nourishing food- this is a green goddess soup topped with roasted sesame and chili oil. #thesimplelife #wholefoodplantbased #forksoverknives #plantbased #veganrecipes
Pounding the spices and aromatics is food meditation š§āāļøThis is how I make a batch of Thai curry paste with Red Thai chilies Garlic Galangal and Lime leaves. It is so unbelievably good š„Easy to freeze and so versatile⦠there is a recipe on my blog if you need it #healthyfoodie #wholefoodplantbased #thaicurrypaste #thaifood
Starting the holidays beautifully with a mouthwatering Kashmiri breakfast made possible by a delectable Haersse #hareesa provided by Uffi's Kitchen . This was accompanied by homemade Kashmiri girda bread, omelettes and caramel Kheer. Letās not forget the pink and salty Nun Chai which sealed the deal ā¤ļø. . .Happy Holidays everyone. Hope you spend it well with family and your tastebuds are always dancing š. . #harrisa #kashmirifood #kashmiribreakfast #nunchai #kashmiricuisine #dastarkhan #foodblogger #holidaycooking #breakingbread #breakfastideas .
Karela is that bitter vegetable that I absolutely love - like many of us this was not a veggie of choice when we were kids, in fact, I steered clear of it. Now I grow it organically and look forward to cooking with it. The medicinal benefits are immense and frankly, I love the bitter-sweet taste. Freshly picked from the vine it is just exquisite. #karela #superfood #vegetarian #indiancooking
That is the sizzle of Lauki (bottle gourd) kofta not deep fried and puffing up like a pillow. This when nicely browned will go in a tomato based curry sauce and served with fresh chopped cilantro and green chillies. All the veggies ( lauki, tomatoes, onions, Garlic and green chillies) are my urban backyard harvest cooked with fresh roasted spices. Life is full of uplifting and nourishing things to center you up. Own it šø. . . #lauki #kofta #veganrecipes #lunchrecipes #growingfood #organic #organicgardening #foodism #foodismedicine #vegetarian
That incredible tofu biryani topped with dried mint and fried onions. Cooked in clay pot tagine that helps with the steam. A beautiful serving of good for Iftar. food.Happy Motherās Day folks. . #iftar #biryani #vegan #indianfood #vegetarian #tofu #thefeedfeed
The supreme roti - coming together of beets and milled flour in a song and dance. . . This bread is toasted beets with a wholesome flour, I added a pinch of baking powder and some discard sourdough and watched it all come together beautifully . . . #roti #sourdough #soudoughdiscard #beets #roastedbeets #wholewheat #flatbread
Roganjosh anyone ?? Yes this will be a beautiful vegan Kashmiri roganjosh of unparalleled flavors... wait for the recipe coming soon. Meanwhile a happy cold Virginia Saturday ā¤ļø.
That homemade sourdough with rye and whole wheat will truly feed the soul. Listen to the crunch and enjoy.
We are making pretzels with artisanal four š¤©. These just came out of a dip in boiling water with baking soda and are being salted and them in a 450 oven for 15 mins. . . #baked #bakedbread #pretzels #goodfood #huffposttaste
The clay tagine is on for a fragrant pulao - experiments in the kitchen. Whole spices, shallots and garden fresh green chilies are add that beautiful aroma to the avocado oil and the house :) This will end up being a keema pulao with yoghurt and cashews and steamed just right in a tagine pot # . . . #tagine #pulao #claypotrice #spices #homemade #amazingfood
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