Gujarat is a state in Western Indian and Gujarati cuisine is known for its farsan (snacks). Khaman dhokla is probably the most well-known gujarati snack but I love them all- khandvi, patra, patti samosa, lilva kachori and I can go on and on. But the star of this post is […]
Poha or Chivda/Chevda is an easy Indian tea-time snack made of roasted thin poha (flattened rice) and a mix of nuts, dried fruits, and spices. Every family has their own recipe for making poha chivda and the great thing about this recipe is that you can customize it to your taste […]
Make a delicious and healthy Japanese dinner for the family with this Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry. Katsu is a crispy fried cutlet, breaded with panko breadcrumbs and fried. We are using Tofu as our protein of choice for breading and frying. I cannot pick what I like more about this […]
Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and grapefruits grow well in Arizona weather. We are lucky to have an orange and lemon tree in our yard and every winter we enjoy the bounty of home grown citrus. I also happen to love citrus flavor in baked goods and this Vegan Orange […]
This composed Beet and Orange Salad is a stunner but is also equally delicious to eat. I feel like beets and oranges are a match made in heaven. The freshness of the oranges and the sweetness of the beets go wonderfully well together. What is a Composed Salad? There are […]
Spinach dal is a staple in most Indian households. A protein and nutrient filled lentil soup that makes a great accompaniment to roti, sabji and rice dinner. How about upping the nutrition quotient of the humble spinach dal and adding sweet potatoes to it for- Sweet potato and spinach dal. […]
My husband and I enjoy eating Indian Punjabi sabjis in rich gravies with parathas and naan. A lot of the paneer gravy recipes almost follow the same cooking steps and end up tasting the same. I am always looking for different ways to make Punjabi gravies. This recipe for Mixed […]
These Spicy Black Bean and Quinoa Burger patties are so easy and quick to make at home, you will never buy frozen store bough patties again! Not to mention that with ingredients like black beans and quinoa, they are packed with protein and are super nutritious. And since everyone is […]
Pasta e Ceci in Italian translates to pasta and chickpeas. The dish really could not be any simpler; just pasta and chickpeas in a light tomato broth. It is not a soup, nor a stew or a bowl of pasta. It is a dish in between those three! But there […]
Vegan Bibimbap with Tofu is the vegan version of the popular Korean dish. Bibimbap simply translates to “mixed rice”. It is served with an assortment of cooked vegetables, meat and spicy gochujang sauce. To make it vegan, we are replacing the meat with tofu. Vegan Bibimbap with Tofu is the […]
Thukpa is a Tibetan noodle soup. Basically, any soup or stew combined with noodles can be called Thukpa. Different versions of the Thukpa are also popular in North eastern Indian and Nepal. We are making Vegan Thukpa for this recipe. Momos and Thukpa are the two Tibetan food items that are very […]
You can think of Gur Makhana or Caramelized Jaggery Fox nuts as the Indian version of caramelized popcorn! So what is Gur Makhana you may ask. Gur– Gur called jaggery in English is an unrefined sugar product made mainly in India. It is a natural product of sugar cane and […]
Hi, I'm Divya, an Indian-born, U.S.-educated Liberal Arts graduate. While studying in Pennsylvania, I discovered my passion for baking, making dozens of cookies independently. Despite becoming a Certified Public Accountant, my true calling remained in food. Drawing from my Indian roots and American influences, I experiment with simple yet flavorful dishes, especially enjoying eggless baking. Now residing in Arizona with my family, we embrace a love for travel and exploring diverse cuisines. In-Fused Living reflects my culinary journey, blending cultural inspirations into everyday meals.