Spice Route

A meal, low in cholesterol but flavorful. Carrots, soy nuggets with ginger, and some side dishes with vegan wheat pita bread.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:15:53 +0000

A meal, low in cholesterol but flavorful.

Carrots, soy nuggets with ginger.

Potatoes with cumin and mustard seeds

Red bellpepper with green peas. Wheat pita bread, macaroni with collard greens and garlic.

Apetizer: Avocado, tomato, onion, mango, tortilla chips Maincourse: Red rice, Red- green- yellow- peppers medley, vegan raita, herbal tea, dessert

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:54 +0000

Apetizer: Avocado, tomato, onion, mango, tortilla chips

Main course: Red rice, Red- green- yellow- peppers medley, vegan raita, herbal tea

Soy nuggets, with green peas and potatoes veggies, barley and macaroni pasta salad and rice pilaf for dinner.

Rice pilaf

How to plate the contents of the Main course on a steel platter.

Soy nuggets, with green peas and potatoes veggies, barley and macaroni pasta salad

Sesame seed and peanut vegan dessert.

Lentils, Cauliflower, Vegan spring rolls, Bok Choy, Vegan Raita with red chili and black pepper. Green Eggplant with red onions.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:54:00 +0000

Lentils, Cauliflower, Vegan spring rolls, Bok Choy

Vegan Raita with red chili and black pepper.

Rice Pulav

Zucchini with spinach

Green Eggplant with red onions.

Enjoy!!

Vegan Mac and Cheese by MJ Jensen

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:59:00 +0000

Our department potluck was coming up and I was totally excited and thought of what I should make for the day of the event.

We were having our Spring Potluck at work. There were several delicious vegan recipes. I made rice pilaf. My Manager cooked vegan Mac and cheese and it was out of this world. I definitely went for seconds after tasting this mac and cheese that melted in my mouth. The reason is the choice of vegan cheddar cheese and the combination of oat milk worked well.

I did not click any pictures for this office event.

Ms. Jensen provided the following recipe for the blog. She is the guest author for this week.

Let me know your favorite vegan recipe.

You’ll need

A crockpot

4x 8oz packages of Violife shredded cheddar

1 small tub of country crock plant based butter

Planet Oat Oat milk

1 lb box of macaroni noodles

Cook mac noodles until done and strain and put in large bowl

Add:

½ cup of plant based butter

2 cups of oat milk

all of the violife cheese

2 tsp of salt

½ tsp of pepper

1 tsp of paprika (optional)

Mix thoroughly then transfer to crockpot. Turn crockpot on low for 3.5 hours. Stir prior to serving and enjoy!

Ps. You can also do this in a baking dish in the oven. I don’t know the exact time but I would think its 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.. you’ll know when the cheese is melted!

Olive bread with multiple veggies

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 04:19:00 +0000

A variety of vegetables for the holiday season. Several meals photographed for a delicious plate for lunch or dinner.

Pumpkin side dish, chickpeas, broccoli, tomatoes, with tangerines, apple slices on the side. Cauliflower main dish with turmeric rice. Zucchini main course with raw vegetables as a light meal with plantains side dish to enjoy.

Cucumbers, lentil soup served for another meal.

Enjoy and happy holidays.

Hot savory crepes, for a hearty meal.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:21:00 +0000

Rice dosa with crisp Roma tomato and sambhar, radish, black olives on the side.

Roasted Chana is rich in fiber, which is a boon for your heart. It helps lower cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart diseases. Sorghum is rich in vitamins and minerals like B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. It's also an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, and protein.

Rice Dosa

A crunchy roasted Chana with puffed Sorghum and juicy red tomatoes and a pinch of sea salt.

Sambhar, radish, black olivesEnjoy!!

Shrove Tuesday/ Mardi Gras Day Feast

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:44:00 +0000

Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing is a vegan dressing for a light salad. You can find this at Target or Amazon if you want to order online. The organic 12 ounce glass bottle will last a while as you just need a couple of tablespoons for the tangy raspberry flavor on lettuce and arugula.

Start with a simple salad, of blood red oranges and tangerines and you can have savory pancakes to celebrate Fat Tuesday or Mardi gras day, or Pancake day.

Every day eating should be in moderation but every once in a while it is ok to indulge to fulfill the cravings of the palate.

Rice pilaf, macaroni pasta, zucchini medley, peas and carrots, some fun stuff to enjoy.

Basil Tofu with black pepper.

A soft savory pancake of chickpeas flour, turmeric.

Luscious Magenta Dragon fruit to enjoy as a fresh fruit dessert.

Shishito peppers side dish, Beetroot-rice-red lentil medley arranged in a heart shape.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 01:37:00 +0000

Pineapple, celery, almond milk and cilantro drink.

Boiled beets chopped fine for the rice and red lentil medley for the week of Valentine's Day.

Add a semi-blood red orange, walnuts, for a fun crunch and citrus flavor.

Shishito peppers with garlic and spices is great as a side dish.

A light vegan ciabatta with garlic rub and radish.

Cauliflower and Beets side dish with Split Moong Khichdi

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:27:00 +0000

This meal is gluten free.

Khichdi has no onion, no garlic.

Sautéed garlic, onions ginger with cauliflower and beets to have the aroma, flavor and color to accompany simple hearty khichdi.

Wash and chop celery for the rice and lentils.

Saute the rice and dal for a few minutes on low flame, soon it gives a fragrant aroma. Wash it then add chopped celery, water, salt and cook covered for 20 minutes on medium flame.

Cut some ginger and 4 green mild Shishito Peppers, shallow fry with cumin and add to the Khichdi.

Once cooked, garnish Khichdi with fresh tomatoes. Serve Khichdi hot.

Cranberry pickle

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:56:00 +0000

Fresh cranberries, whole red chilies, asafetida, ginger, 2 tbsp. organic white vinegar.

Gives a tart and spicy flavor, great to eat with chapati or dosa.

I always enjoy washing these globular red fruit and the deep red color brings joy to me so I end up rinsing them, for a few minutes extra even after they are clean. It uplifts my mood in the creative culinary process. During the cold month of December when the trees are bare with no leaves, these tiny red pearls of happiness remind me of the warmth of the festive season. With the pandemic most of us are indoors so why not be crafty in our cuisine.

Add vinegar after you remove the pan, from flame. It adds to the shelf life and can be stored for a month. Feel free to skip the white vinegar if it does not suit your palate.

Cranberries boost immunity and a great antioxidant. It is a colorful addition as a condiment, and adds flavor to a meal.

Meal with delectable greens

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:08:00 +0000

Lately, I am loading up on greens in my diet. Two side dishes and soup felt nourishing.

Freshly cut green beans with ginger.

Zucchini with onions

Paratha and Toor dal soup

Colorful Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:42:00 +0000

Avocado, Chili, Arugula, red onions good to eat on an afternoon after a cardio workout. It is packed with protein and is light. Delicious and loaded with protein to keep you going with your activities for the rest of the day. Submitted by Vibhu Potharlanka.

Photo credit: Vibhu Potharlanka.

Just for the love of cooking.

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:54:00 +0000

I made diced beet roots, green beans, peas, tomatoes and carrots.

Sometimes you want to cook just because you enjoy cooking. I got overboard and made some green broccoli too.

A strong inclination to cook so made a bunch of chapatis.

Tangy onions garnished with crushed mustard, spices, oil and kept overnight for a distinct condiment flair. Strong aroma and robust flavor. Keep for 15 - 20 hours for the flavors to set in.

Enjoy!

Rice papad with chili flakes, lentil flour crepes, tofu with carrots stew, sugarless flaxseed rounds

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:42:00 +0000

On a rainy day in Seattle it is great to make some crunchy rice papad to go with my meal.

I find moong flour and whole wheat flour crepes to be very light yet satisfying.

Some things, like flaxseed rounds, don't need an excuse, and can be had, any time of the day for a little snack. When they are sugar free I can eat them guilt free.

Probiotic carrot drink; tofu-zucchini stew; tofu-green-pepper sauteed; red onions pickled in organic vinegar; and warm, lightly browned, wheat bread

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Thu, 07 May 2020 18:00:00 +0000

The probiotic drink took about 3 days to ferment. Make sure you stir daily, twice, to mix the contents well. Refrigerate it and consume within 2 days. The sour, pungent taste is an acquired taste, and once you get used to it, you will crave more of this light drink for the summer.

It is also called Kaanji in Northern India. Mom made this regularly when the weather was hot. Waiting for it to ferment was a real test in patience, especially, as kids when the aroma in the kitchen, drew me to the pitcher, and my hands reached out, to grab a glass of the drink, even before it was ready to taste it.

There are variations of the drink with other ingredients and I will prepare them when the weather is sunny, here, in Seattle, then take pictures and post them here. So be sure to check it out.

A stew has the right balance of veggies and hearty flavor, when you have worked in the yard or after a fitness class.

Eat with tofu green pepper sauteed, pickled onions, and warm bread to complete your meal.

Colorful Pizza loaded with veggies

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Wed, 06 May 2020 17:30:00 +0000

Mouthwatering pizza made by Ananya and Kate

Avocado Sandwiches on toasted Wheat Bread

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Tue, 05 May 2020 17:04:00 +0000

Made by Ananya

Photo credit Ananya

Rice and lentil Khichdi

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:03:00 +0000

Mouthwatering khichdi made by Dad.

Dad makes sure he makes a few dishes for me when I visit my folks. This time he said he will make sugarless, vegan kheer for me but my heart was set for khichdi, a medley of rice and lentils, so he made just what the daughter ordered.

It has whole black peppers and a few soaked black gram, or chana, and is served hot, with optional yogurt and salad. To complete the meal, a plate of fruit is a must, for that craving of crunch.

Ciabatta with Green Beans and Carrots, and Spinach on the side

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:34:00 +0000

Soft bread that melts in your mouth, with some semolina Upma, and the right amount of greens does the magic for a well balanced meal.

A light meal

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:58:00 +0000

Chapati, Cucumbers, Chilli pickle, Lentil soup with Basil. For unsweetened dessert, try Chia seeds with almond milk and the natural sweetness of bananas, a few freshly opened pods of cardamom sprinkled for majestic aroma.

Hot Macaroni with Basil and Cool Cucumbers

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:54:00 +0000

Today's combination created the optimal balance in crispy flavors with tender, gooey, comfort food. To top it off, drink herbal tea with cinnamon.

Noodles with veggies and spices

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Noodles with broccoli, carrots, tofu, red peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, mushrooms, chives, cilantro, garlic. A visual feast for the eyes and a perfect blend of crunch and broth for a sumptuous meal. Made by Ananya and Kate.

Reminiscing Mom's Corn Roti and Spinach

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:20:00 +0000

It is raining in Seattle, and I am reminded of Mom's Makke di roti, and Spinach (Palak). She also makes mouth watering sarson ka saag, cauliflower dishes, and rice pulav. Delicious! I have learnt a lot from her.

Simple pleasures of life

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:38:00 +0000

During lockdown, due to Covid-19, creating a colorful array of veggies, for a cheerful effect on the palate, a positive approach, towards promoting wellness during the days of isolation and physical distancing.

Chapatis with green beans, mango and stuffed green chilli pickle, tomatoes, oranges, onions, radishes, on the side.

Vegan Soft Tacos with Veggies

noreply@blogger.com (Stuti Garg) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:50:00 +0000