Vegetarian Food

 5 Affordable Christmas Gifts Under $10 for People Who Love Cooking 💝 Gift Item 1: Mini Waffle Maker (Under $10) There’s something so comforting about a tiny waffle maker — it turns even the simplest morning into a little moment of happiness. This mini version heats up fast, uses hardly any space, and makes perfectly crisp waffles that look adorable on the plate. It’s great for quick breakfasts, late-night snacks, or even fun dessert ideas with kids. For under $10, it feels like such a sweet little upgrade to any kitchen, especially for someone who loves experimenting with easy recipes. A small tool, but somehow it brings a cosy, warm vibe to the whole day. Gift Item 2: Cordless Milk Frother ($5.99–$6.99) Turn every coffee, hot chocolate, or matcha latte into a café-worthy treat with this tiny but mighty cordless milk frother. In just 10 seconds, it creates rich, creamy froth, making morning drinks feel like a special indulgence. Its compact, battery-operated design fits easily in...

Perfect recipe for college students, this is a quick, wholesome, and flavorful dal that can be eaten with roti, bread, or rice. Minimal ingredients, maximum taste! Ingredients-  - 1 cup black whole urad dal (washed 2–3 times), it looks like this :) -2 tbsp ghee - 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) - 2 green chillies, finely chopped (optional) - 5–6 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped - 1 cup tomato-based pasta sauce (any variety: tomato-basil, tomato-garlic-basil) - 1/4 tsp turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional) - 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste) - 1 tbsp butter or cream (optional) - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional) Process - Step 1: Prepare the Tadka In a pressure cooker or electric cooker, heat ghee on medium flame. Add cumin seeds, green chillies, and garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until aromatic. Step 2: Add Sauce & Spices Add the tomato pasta sauce, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Stir and cook for 5 minutes o...

 Oats & Dates Microwave Cupcake (Eggless, No Stove, One Bowl Recipe) Ingredients – Oats – 2 tbsp Almonds – 4–5 Wheat flour - 1 tsp Mixed nuts and seeds – 2 tbsp Almond butter / olive oil / butter / ghee – 1 tbsp Dates (seedless) – 3 big Salt – 1 pinch Sugar – 1 tsp or dark chocolate – 2–3 pieces Cocoa powder – 1 tsp Baking powder – ½ tsp Milk or water – as required Optional – Chocolate chips, fresh fruits, whipped cream for topping Process – Blend oats, almonds, nuts, seeds, cocoa powder, salt, and sugar (or chocolate) together into a fine powder. Store this dry mix in the fridge for up to a month for quick use. When ready to make the cupcake, dice the dates and warm them with ghee (or butter) in the microwave for about 1 minute until soft and easy to mash. Mix in 4–5 tbsp of the prepared dry powder. Add milk or water gradually to make a smooth batter. Stir in baking powder. Pour the batter into a microwave-safe bowl, filling only 2/3 full. Microwave for 2½–3 minutes. Serve war...

  Ingredients for Cake - 1 cup condensed milk ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup melted chocolate ¼ cup plain yoghurt (optional – or use milk + a few drops of vinegar) 1½ cups all-purpose flour 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp coffee, melted in 1 tbsp warm water ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 small pinch salt Process for cake – Step 1: Prepare the Batter In a stand mixer, whip condensed milk, olive oil, melted chocolate, and yoghurt until smooth and creamy. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and coffee mixture. Mix gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Step 3: Bake the Cake Grease a baking pan and pour the batter in. Bake at 180°C in a normal oven or 160°C in a fan-forced oven for 35–45 minutes. Check at 35 minutes — if it needs more time, bake for another 10 minutes. Ingredients for Icing - 2 tbsp salted butter 1 tsp cornflour 1 cup cream 4 tbsp cocoa powder ¼ cup chopped chocolate 4 tbsp sugar Process  for icing– Step 1: He...

Tomato Rice Using Pasta Sauce (Student-Friendly) Ingredients -Cooked rice – 2 cups (cooled) -Pasta sauce (tomato-based) – 4 tbsp -Ghee/Oil – 1 tbsp -Cumin seeds (jeera) – 1 tsp -Onion – 1 medium, Thinly sliced -Green chillies – 2 slit -Curry leaves – 4–5 (optional) -Biryani masala – ½ tsp -Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste) -Water – 3–4 tbsp -Coriander – 1 tbsp, chopped -Mint leaves – 1–2 tsp, finely chopped (optional but recommended) Process -  Step 1 – Prepare the Base - Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add 1 tsp jeera and let it splutter. -Add thinly sliced onion and green chillies. - If available, add 4–5 curry leaves for extra flavour.  - Sauté everything until the onions turn light brown. Step 2 – Add the Tomato Pasta Sauce - Lower the heat and add 4 tbsp tomato-based pasta sauce. - Mix well and cook for 5–7 minutes on low to medium flame, stirring so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. - Add ½ tsp biryani masala, mix and cook for another minute. Step 3 – Combine With Rice - Add 2 cup...

These oat and date cookies are a wholesome, fiber-rich treat, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast on the go.  Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 2 cups oats (1½ cups coarsely powdered, ½ cup whole oats) ½ cup finely chopped dates ¾ teaspoon cinnamon powder ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder ¾ cup sugar (or substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option) (Optional: Choco chips for extra indulgence) 1 pinch salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup shredded coconut Wet Ingredients: 4 tablespoons coconut oil Milk (as needed to form a soft, spreadable cookie dough) Process: Step 1: Prepare the Dough In a large bowl, combine coarsely powdered oats, whole oats, chopped dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and shredded coconut. Add coconut oil and mix well until combined. Gradually add milk until a spreadable cookie dough consistency is achieved. Step 2: Shape the Cookies Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a spoon, scoop the dough and ...