tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48694311498734564152024-02-25T16:14:44.319-05:00Uma's Culinary WorldSimplified Vibrant CookingUmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.comBlogger561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-85063787727421805152024-02-06T10:02:00.004-05:002024-02-06T21:17:04.353-05:00Air Fried Toasted RavioliHey everyone! How is winter treating you guys? Snow in Texas is long gone. We are blessed with lovely weather these days. As you all know, I have a picky 10 year old who still eats mess free finger food. Today's Toasted Ravioli is another favorite item added to my kid's lunch box menu. Such semi homemade delicacies are a life saver for me. Feel free to share your time saving Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-88191959315469388392023-11-09T10:34:00.001-05:002023-11-09T10:35:41.639-05:00Air fried PotatoesHey everyone! How is life? My part of the world is cloudy, yet beautiful for a walk. Today's recipe is especially dear to me. Why? My pickiest family member ate it with gusto. My kiddo eats healthy home cooked food, but very specific and only a few items. I get a sense of accomplishment when I can add an item to my child's limited menu. Here it is: Air fried Marathi style Batatachya Kachrya. Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-73491998007207246812023-10-23T13:22:00.004-04:002023-10-23T13:25:03.521-04:00Air fried Bharwa BhindiHey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. My part of the world is blessed with perfect Goldilocks weather. Neither hot nor cold. I love cooking fried food on such cloudy days. Air frying is such a wonderful alternative these days. So, here I am with a Marathi style Bharleli Bhendi cooked to crisp perfection in an air fryer. This desi Stuffed Okra recipe is ideal for vegans and also for Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-71266746559751219832023-08-21T14:17:00.004-04:002023-08-21T14:29:21.604-04:00Gardening 2023Amaranth plantHey everyone! Hope all is well in your world. As the title suggests, today's post is about my garden. I have lived in US for more than a decade. Never have I felt the need to grow a kitchen garden. This year was quite different. Two of my friends inspired me to start this new venture. Keeping plants alive and thriving in Texas weather is a challenge. For now, I'll share three of theUmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-78034127078471953672023-08-16T13:19:00.000-04:002023-08-21T14:31:01.419-04:00Gluten Free Mangalore Goli BhajiHello everyone! Hope all is well in your world. It is still hot in Texas. Thankfully, mornings are pleasant enough for a stroll. Over the weekend, I made Mangalore Goli Bhaji as part of our brunch. Over the last few years, I started making a Gluten free version of this beloved Karnataka delicacy with multiple flours. These healthier savory donuts are equally delicious. Do give it a try and Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-81413198031841525232023-08-04T10:46:00.002-04:002023-08-04T10:55:12.381-04:00Eggless Kesar Pista Fruit CustardHey everyone! How is your summer going? Our summer break is ending soon. I am online shopping for some last minute back to school essentials. On the other hand, Hindu holy month of Shravan has begun. One of the new things I tried this season is Eggless Fruit Custard. A homemade cooling dessert for summer days.Ingredients:Eggless Custard Powder - 4 tbspWhole Full Fat Milk - 1 litreSugar - 2 Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-39378253362658671202023-06-30T10:29:00.005-04:002023-06-30T10:31:11.745-04:00Kulith (Horse Gram) UsalHi there! How is everyone doing? Texas weather is really hot these days. Fortunately, mornings are still pleasant for a walk. After enjoying my walk, I am ready to take care of my first baby. My blog! My 9 year old is not too fond of my blog baby. Today's recipe is a vegan, protein rich Marathi style Kulithachi Usal. Kulith is not so common in my kitchen. I cooked it after decades. Do Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-59129468691569847812023-06-27T15:08:00.004-04:002023-06-27T15:14:52.097-04:00Gluten Free Chickpea PastaHey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. It is super hot in Texas. I have been cooking a lot of light meals. More vegetarian and vegan food. Today's Gluten Free Pasta is ideal for vegetarians. And for foodies who like Low Carb Recipes. I like pasta because I can sneak in multiple veggies for my kiddo.Let me know some of your summer recipes.Ingredients:Dry Uncooked Chickpea Pasta - 2 cupsSliced Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-28080336332535806382023-06-26T14:28:00.005-04:002023-06-26T14:34:59.264-04:00Homemade Whole Wheat PancakesHello everyone! Hope all is well in your world! Today's post is my kiddo's favorite American breakfast - Pancakes! Who doesn't like Pancakes? Right! If you wish to make Pancakes at home, do give it a try. You won't miss the restaurant pancakes.Once a week I make Whole Wheat Pancakes for our whole family. Serve these healthier Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Maple Syrup and you'll love Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-73133895956158506042023-01-09T11:45:00.006-05:002023-06-17T16:00:38.462-04:00Sugarfree Dates Nuts Ladoo Hey everyone! Hope 2023 is treating you well! I am back after a long time. With a sugar free Dinkache Ladoo recipe. You might also know this delicacy as Gond ke Ladoo or Antina Unde or Kardantu. Usually, jaggery is used as a sweetener for these laddoos. I have found a healthier substitute for my family - Organic Date Syrup. Date syrup didn't work for our waffles or Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-4031873355613318322021-11-29T12:42:00.003-05:002021-11-29T12:44:12.571-05:00Microwave Ricotta Cheese Rabdi Hello world! Hope you are having an amazing day! Our week long Thanksgiving break just flew by. We got to catch up with some of our friends, after ages. For one of the potluck parties, I made this quick Microwave version of North Indian Rabdi. All my friends loved it. Do try this in your kitchen and let me know!Ingredients:Full Fat Ricotta Cheese - 2 lbWhole Milk - 1/2 cupDark Brown Sugar - aboutUmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-56541868011119975952021-11-20T14:02:00.011-05:002023-06-17T16:20:54.232-04:00BrowniesHey everyone! Hope you are having an amazing day! My kiddo is at home. No school for a week. Yay! No lunch box! On the other hand, I'll have to come up with lots of fun activities to keep my child busy. For today, we ended up baking. Our first venture this Thanksgiving holiday season is Fudgy Brownie Cupcakes. If your little one likes to spend time in the kitchen, this post is for Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-56134971661070255902021-10-26T13:04:00.004-04:002021-10-26T13:10:55.719-04:00Gluten free Vegan Spinach FrittersHey everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Cloudy weather in my part of the world. Such days call for comfort food. Soups, cheesy pasta or sandwiches work so well on lazy days. I grew up eating Dal Rice, my kinda comfort meal. Do tell me about your favorite comfort foods. For today's menu, how about Gluten Free, Vegan crunchy munchy Spinach Fritters!Ingredients:Spinach Leaves - Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-75390804091108253622021-10-05T11:04:00.000-04:002021-10-05T11:04:29.184-04:00Glutenfree Multigrain Aloo Murukku or ChakliHey everyone! Hope you are having an amazing day! Few days ago, I had blogged about Ragi Chakli. My kiddo loved the taste, but wanted the Chakli to look golden brown like French Fries. To suit my child's taste, I have started making Gluten Free Multigrain Chakli or Murukku with 5 varieties of flours and potato. Hope you all love it too.Ingredients:Rice Flour - 1/4 cupRagi/Nachni/Finger Millet Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-71394817129475976982021-09-22T10:55:00.004-04:002021-09-22T11:41:40.126-04:00Vegan Mixed Veggie Thepla Hey everyone! Cooler weather has blessed us. Morning walks are so much fun these days. A song comes to my mind " Autumn leaves are falling down, falling down. Oh, so pretty!" My kiddo's favorite fall song! Today's post is an Indian Vegetable Flatbread, popularly known as Gujarati Thepla. Instead of Fenugreek leaves, I sneak in multiple veggies for my child's everyday meal.Ingredients:Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-31518830270546230402021-09-09T10:52:00.002-04:002021-09-09T11:31:48.636-04:00Veggie Sabudana Khichdi Good Morning Foodies! Nice pleasant weather in my part of the world. After noodles, curry and cutlets, how about a gluten free Sabudana (Sago) recipe. Traditionally for Indian Vrat or Upavas, Sabudana Khichdi/Pilaf is made with potatoes and crushed peanuts. Today's Colorful Sago Khichdi is a No Onion Garlic recipe, but with lots of different vegetables. Do try this and let me Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-25350147697631896592021-09-08T12:24:00.004-04:002021-09-08T12:35:59.517-04:00Store Bought Pad Thai Noodles Hey everyone! Weather is so unpredictable. Yesterday was so bright, sunny and today morning we woke up to a cloudy day. I crave for hot soup with crusty bread on such days. Other than me, no one cares for soup in my family. But sweet, tangy noodles are liked by everyone. Our lunch today was Mixed Veggie Pad Thai Noodles made with store bought sauce.Ingredients:Chopped Cabbage/Pata Gobi - Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-77340385412895899612021-09-07T13:12:00.002-04:002021-09-07T13:14:02.888-04:00Palak Gobi MatarHey Foodies! Nice sunny weather in my part of the world. Hope all is well in yours as well. Its been a while I blogged about an Indian Curry. Since my kiddo went back to school, I get to cook spinach based recipes for lunch. Today's Mixed Vegetables Curry is a new favorite at our place. Ingredients:Baby Spinach - about 3 cupsFrozen Cut Cauliflower - 12 oz (340g)Frozen Green Peas - 1 Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-90741146642514219442021-09-06T13:39:00.006-04:002021-09-07T12:24:31.591-04:00Airfried Vegan NuggetsHello everyone! I have been quite busy with back to school routine. Packing a lunch box for my 7 year old is part of my weekday morning. For some reason, my kiddo likes beetroot. Today's kid friendly Airfried Beetroot Vegan Nuggets are packed with colorful root vegetables and greens. Its a family favorite now.. one that works well as a hot meal in my child's thermos. We grownups love these Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-37737409455579915002021-08-12T12:51:00.001-04:002021-08-12T12:51:34.924-04:00AirFried Cheese Stuffed JalapenosHello foodies! Hope all is well in your world. Holy month of Shravan is here. Vegetarian Airfried appetizers are quite common these days in my kitchen. If cheese is your favorite, you will love these AirFried Cheesy Jalapenos.Ingredients:Jalapeno Peppers - 4Spring /Green Onions - 2 sprigsCream Cheese - 2 tbspMexican 4 Cheese - 2 tbspPaprika - 1/2 tspBlack Pepper Powder - 1/4 tspGarlic Powder - 1/Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-15509441266838353032021-07-22T13:22:00.003-04:002021-12-15T12:05:21.582-05:00Store Bought Thai Curry 2020 has changed our lives in one way or other. Our family outings came to a halt, especially eating out at restaurants. I miss eating authentic Thai and Chinese food. My alternative to eating restaurant style Thai food is to online order store bought curry pastes. Some are hit and others not so much. This one is worth sharing since my family loved it.Ingredients:Bell Peppers - 1/2 cupZucchini - Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-38771558011621011062021-07-15T12:03:00.007-04:002023-06-17T20:48:41.356-04:00Gluten Free Vegan FalafelHello Foodies! Hope all is well in your world. How about something other than Indian Cuisine? Does Mediterranean Falafel sound good? Gluten Free Vegan Chickpea Falafel is part of our midweek menu. Deep fried, yet protein rich appetizer. Someday when I try an air-fried or baked version of falafel, I'll definitely update it here.Ingredients:Dry Chickpeas - 1 cupGreen Onions/Spring OnionsUmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-82972293028006554582021-07-09T12:06:00.009-04:002023-06-17T20:51:46.587-04:00Nachni Batata ChakliFriday is here! Hope all is well in your world. I am back with a vegan gluten free snack. My Mom's Nachni Chakli recipe with potato and coconut milk. Fresh coconut milk is quite common in coastal Konkani cuisine. My childhood favorite Diwali snack. Now my 7 year old kiddo likes it. Hope you all love it too!Ingredients:Ragi/Nachni/Finger Millet Flour - 1 cupBoiled Mashed Potato - about 1 cupBesan/Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-38989332403656152392021-07-04T15:01:00.009-04:002023-06-17T20:54:28.080-04:00Microwave Veggie Penne PastaA bright Sunday afternoon in my part of the world. I am watching a Korean movie "Kimchi War" while getting our lunch ready in a microwave. Enjoying my long weekend! Hope your day is going well too! Today's menu... Cheesy Microwave Penne Pasta with loads of rainbow colored vegetables.Ingredients:Dry Penne Pasta - 2 cupsFrozen Mixed Vegetables - about 2 cupsHalf n Half - 1/2 cupCream Cheese - 1/4 Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869431149873456415.post-79772223519431626902021-06-22T10:41:00.003-04:002021-12-15T12:14:28.514-05:00Store Bought Panang Curry Hey everyone! Hope you all are well. Its summer in my part of the world. Love the sunshine! Weekend cooking is quite minimal at my place. This weekend I tried a store bought Panang Curry. My family loved it and I am sharing it here. Let me know your favorite store bought items you like to cook with.Ingredients:Store bought Panang Curry - 12 fl ozChopped Vegetables - about 5 cupsOil - 1 Umahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.com0