Time flies. I can’t believe it’s been four years already since I started this site. When I launched TVK back on July 28, 2020, the world was still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most countries were still in lockdown as they watched the others reopen gradually and analyse whether it was a good idea forContinue reading “It’s our 4th birthday!”
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Quick and easy Vegan Pulao
This dish hails from the north of India and is an aromatic combination of rice, peas and bay leaves. Bay leaves pretty much make the difference between a tasty pulao and a rice-and-peas dish. Especially if you are vegan and refuse to use ghee or butter to sautee your onions. Bay leaves are as integralContinue reading “Quick and easy Vegan Pulao”
Vegan Calzone
This vegan Calzone offers all the deliciousness of a Marinara pizza in every bite.
Rice, how I love thee! Let me count the ways!
When I realised that I need to go gluten free, I thought it would be a difficult venture. I would miss parathas, upma, sheera… the list goes on. Surprisingly, it wasn’t so tough. I was raised in a South Indian household and rice has always been a major fixture at home. I had just neverContinue reading “Rice, how I love thee! Let me count the ways!”
Spicy Moong Sprouts
Moong sprouts can be quite delicious with just the right spices. And it is packed with protein! The humble moong sprouts gets quite a makeover in this spicy version. I am not a fan of moong sprouts so it took a bit of experimentation for me to figure out how I can make it palatable.Continue reading “Spicy Moong Sprouts”
Spicy Hasselback Potatoes
The Swedish side dish Hasselback Potatoes is a decadent way to enjoy our favourite vegetable.
Moong dosa
Moong dosa is a fun and tasty way to eat healthy. Pair it with sambar or chutney and it will definitely be deliciousness overload. Moong dosa is a protein-rich alternative to the regular rice-based dosa. Personally, I find it to be a far tastier way to get my regular dose of plant protein than eatingContinue reading “Moong dosa”
Curd rice – South Indian style
This curd rice, aka thayar saadam in Tamil, will have you rethinking what happens when rice meets yoghurt
Ragi Idli
Bored of the regular idli? Try this alternative that is equally healthy and tasty!
Mumbai chef gets candid about discrimination in restaurant kitchens
Despite best efforts, discrimination still seeps into restaurant’s kitchens.
The Vegetarians' Kitchen 