Author: Sharmila Vedam
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Oil Free Vegan Baingan (Eggplant) Bharta

Ingredients:- 1 large eggplant 6-7 cloves of garlic 2 medium sized onion – finely chopped 3-4 roma tomatoes – finely chopped 1 tsp of garam masala 1/4 tsp of turmeric 1 tsp kitchen king masala 1 tsp coriander powder or dhania powder 1 tsp chaat masala 1 tsp cumin seeds for tempering Salt to taste…
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Gluten free oil free vegan Orange cupcakes

Ingredients for the cupcakes:- 1/4 cup – 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice 2/3 cup of almond or soy milk 2-3 tbsp of orange zest 1 tsp orange extract 1/2 cup of maple syrup or 1 cup of date sugar 1 cup of apple sauce 2tbsp of flax egg – soaked in 4 tbsp…
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Oil Free Vegan Daikon Radish (Mooli) Raitha

Ingredients:- 2 medium sized Daikon Radish 1-2 Jalapenos 1/2 bunch of Cilantro 3-4 cups of soy yogurt + 2 cups of water 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 1/2 tsp hing Process:- Grate the radish and green chillies Add yogurt, water, chopped cilantro, Hing to the grated radish Prepare…
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Oil Free Vegan Cracked Jowar (Sorghum) Upma

Ingredients:- 2 cups of cracked jowar (Sorghum) 1 large onion – finely chopped 1 tbsp of finely chopped ginger 2 carrots – grated 1-2 cups of green peas 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp spilt urad dal 1 tbsp channa dal 1 sprig of curry leaves 1 tsp Turmeric powder 3-4 tbsp of lemon juice…
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Oil free Vegan Gobi(Cauliflower) Manchurian

Ingredients:- 2 medium sized cauliflower – chopped in medium sized chunks 2 large purple onion finely chopped 2 bunches of green onions – finely chopped 1-2 tbsp corn starch or potato starch 1-2 tbsp whole wheat flour 4-5 tbsp (or slightly more) low sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 10-15 cloves of garlic –…
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Oil and Ghee Free Millet Kichari (Millet, Dal, Veggie porridge)

Ingredients:– 1 cup of Mung dal (you can use mung dal with the skin intact) 2 cups of Hulled millet (bought on amazon) 1/2 a medium sized cabbage 4-5 medium sized potatoes 2 medium sized purple onions 1-2 cups of frozen green peas 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp coriander powder 1.5 tsp Garam masala Juice…
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Oil free Vegan Cranberry Masoor Dal (orange lentil)

Ingredients:- 2 cups of washed skinless masoor dal (pressure cook with water) 3-4 stalks of celery 2 small red onions 5-7 cloves of garlic 3-4 cups of raw fresh cranberry (frozen can be used also) 1 tbsp garam masala 1 tbsp kitchen king masala (available at the Indian grocery store) 1 tsp turmeric Chilli powder…
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Oil Free Gluten free Vegan Sweet Potatoes Brownies

Ingredients:- 1 medium sized regular sweet potatoes 1/2 purple sweet potatoe 2 tbsp nut or seed butter 1/2 cup of maple syrup or 1 cup of date sugar 1/2 cup of cacao powder 1/2 cup of oat flour or any other gluten free flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt…
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Oil Free Vegan Sweet Potatoes Casserole

Ingredients for sweet potato layer:- 3-4 medium sized purple sweet potatoes 1 medium sized orange potatoes 1 cup of plant based milk (I used almond milk) 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder (freshly grated would be best) 3-4 tbsp date sugar (add more if you prefer) Pinch of Salt Ingredients for the top…
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Oil free Vegan GBOMBS (Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushroom, Berries, Seeds) Stuffed Acorn squash

Ingredients:- 4 acorn squash (cut into halves and deseeded) 3 cups cooked wild rice 1-2 cups of chopped mushrooms 1 can garbanzo beans 1/2 cup sugar free dried cranberries 1/2 cup sugar free dried mulberries 2 large diced white or yellow onions 4-5 celery stems finely chopped 1 bunch kale finely chopped 7-10 cloves of…