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Indian Quinoa Recipe | Quinoa Sambar Sadham | Vegan Quinoa and Lentil Stew

This 20 minute Indian Quinoa Recipe with lentils and vegetables will be your new favourite way to eat quinoa.  Most of us absolutely love some of our traditional foods that also double up as comfort foods. But these comfort foods are usually carb heavy, using… [Read More…]

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tandoori cauliflower hummus
Appetizers, beginner, Diabetic friendly, Global Vegetarian, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Party dishes, Superfood, Vegan, Vegetables, Winter

Tandoori Cauliflower Hummus with Crispy Quinoa

Recipe for tandoori cauliflower hummus with delicious toppings like crispy quinoa and fresh herbs – this goes straight into your unusual hummus recipes folder 🙂 There’s the plain Jane hummus that we all love for its familiar flavour and smooth creamy texture. I couldn’t have enough… [Read More…]

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carrot coriander quinoa salad
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Skinny 5-Ingredient Carrot Coriander Quinoa Salad

This Carrot Coriander Quinoa Salad is inspired from Tabbouleh, the Middle Eastern salad made using couscous and a lot of fresh herbs. One serving of this salad is just 100 calories. If you follow me on Instagram, I’m on a major MyFitnessPal and watching-what-I-eat spree. This… [Read More…]

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  • I have two questions for you. Have you watched @uglydelicious on Netflix? If yes, what's your favourite episode? . I have seen just 3 episodes so far and massively in love with the Tacos episode. Like they say, tacos talk culture, politics, current affairs, immigrant problems and so much more. It's not just a cheap eat. . It was also fascinating how many kinds of tacos there were including a shawarma like Taco Arabes. . I was dreaming of all taco possibilities ever since I saw this episode. Also, all manner of Indian food combinations in a taco. Primarily all you need is a vehicle - a roti, paratha, Puri, Thepla, anything! Some substantial filling, a bomb of a condiment like a salsa or a sauce, some crunchy garnishes and fresh herbs. . Made these cauliflower tacos topped with mango chilli yogurt sauce, topped with diced cucumber, onion slices and fresh coriander. Parboiled cauliflower went into a marinade of yogurt, grated raw mango, turmeric, garam masala, besan, salt, red chilli and kasoori methi. I then slow roasted the florets in a pan with very little oil for over an hour (also because I forgot about them). They turned beautifully crisp and golden brown. . SAUCE: 1/2 large ripe mango, 3 green chillies, 3 tbsp yogurt, salt and pinch of turmeric. . Make palm sized rotis but thicker than phulka so it takes the weight of the toppings. Layer some coriander, top with cauliflower florets, sprinkle diced cucumber and onion slices. Slather the sauce. Fold up and tuck in.
  • (RETAIL THERAPY) Love Wednesdays because I get a basket full of fresh organic produce at my doorstep. My current favourite veg is the red amaranth - I eat it simply stir fried with onions, garlic and chillies in a Maharashtrian style. Today, I've sauteed it with sliced mushrooms, garlic, Curry leaves and lots of crushed black pepper. It's my fast day dinner (5-2 diet) and I'm looking forward to it! . Ginger for the tea, coconut for masalas and garnishes, tomatoes for salads and curries, cucumber for the hot afternoons, and lemons for lemon water. . Double tap if you love my veggie shopping posts 🌿❤️
  • I cook the best when I'm cooking for loved ones! Lunch today was... 🌿Mango Mor Kuzhambu 🌿Pumpkin Chana Dal Kootu 🌿Raw mango onion chutney 🌿Chow Chow thogayal (chutney) 🌿Raw banana curry 🌿Rice - the thogayal was made as requested by Amrita @amritaoflife as I had made it for her last time :) . I loved this menu myself as it made full use of the veggies and fruits in season. Almost all recipes are on my blog. Go to saffrontrail.com and use the search bar. I shall try and link up some recipes in stories. .
  • Today's breakfast was mini onion uthapam with a sprinkling of coriander served with coconut-roasted gram (Dalia) chutney. I like mixing in the veggies for the uthapam into the batter as against sprinkling over the top. Here, I have sprinkled just a tiny bit of chopped onions on the top for a better photo ;) . For chutney- serves 2: soak 2 tbsp Dalia for 15-20 minutes in water. Drain and add to mixer jar with 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut, 1 clove garlic, 1 green chilli and 2 tsp yogurt (for vegan option, use 1 tsp lemon juice). Season with salt and grind to fine paste adding some water if needed. Heat 1 tsp oil and temper mustard seeds and Curry leaves. Pour over chutney. . Having idli dosa batter in the fridge is a huge saviour esp during kids' holidays. I'm glad my son is up for a dosa breakfast or dinner on any day :) . ♦️What's your favourite way to use up dosa batter?♦️ . . . . . . . . . #saffrontrail #cookingfromscratch #glutenfreerecipes #cookingram #breakfast #veganrecipes #makeitdelicious #letscookvegan #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #plantbased #plantprotein #onmytable #foodblogfeed #foodandwine #healthyish #indiancooking #southindiancooking @walkwithindia #breakfastideas
  • A new post up on the blog - Sambhar sadham goes hipster :) Won't say much but do go on and check the recipe on saffrontrail.com . Also not saying much right now, because watching Prince Harry and Meghan getting married is turning me into mush 💕💕 .
  • The joy of little things - . Renewed love for the colour purple this morning as I plucked these 3 purple beans and two shiny eggplants from the kitchen garden. . Did you know that purple beans on cooking almost completely lose their purple color? . That lavender runner you see in the pic is one of my recent buys for the patio table. Gives it a rustic countryside look, doesn't it? Ordered it from Pepper Fry. . . . . . . . . . #saffrontrail #weekendishere #kitchengarden #thehappygardeninglife #gardentoplate #gardeningtips #bangaloregardeners #bangaloretimes #instagardeners_feature #purple #purple💜
  • Finally a new post on the blog which I typed out at 5am today. As luck would have it, internet connection flickered and half the post vanished. I had to type it all over again. Felt like 2006 Blogger when this would happen all the time 😑 . This post is about an unusual hummus with some amazing flavours. I used some black quinoa fried just like in a tadka and the crunch it brings to the hummus is so good! Using part cauliflower in the hummus also lightens it up in terms of calories, adding a bit of vegetable serving to your dish. The tandoori masala packs a flavour punch. Go to SAFFRONTRAIL.com for the recipe or get it from stories. . Do you like plain Jane hummus or a glammed up version like this? What's your favorite flavour? . . . . . . . . . . . . . #saffrontrail #cookingfromscratch #vegansnack #glutenfreerecipes #cookingram #hummusrecipe #tandoori #quinoarecipes #cauliflowerrecipes #letscookvegan #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #plantbased #plantprotein #onmytable #foodblogfeed #foodandwine #healthyish
  • Wishing all you wonderful mum's a very happy Mother's Day. As mother to a son, I've always tried to inculcate in him to share the load, right from when he was a toddler to do his bit and help out. Be it laundry or clearing up the table after dinner. It's important that children learn this attitude to help around from an early age- be it boys or girls. I have learnt the same from my mother - never miss a chance to offer help and lighten someone else's burden. I hope you agree with me that #sharetheload should happen everyday and not just on Mother's Day 💕💕 #ad @ariel.india . What's the one chore you wish you didn't have to do by yourself? In my case it's surely folding the washed clothes :) . #Repost @ariel.india with @get_repost ・・・ Make every day special for the one person who never takes a day off. This Mother's Day, promise to #ShareTheLoad every day. #HappyMothersDay . . . . . #Mothers #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #Laundry #Clothes #WashingMachine #HouseholdChores #Responsibility #Children #ShareTheLoad #EveryDay #Ariel

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