[VeganMoFo 2013] Vegan Basil Almond Pesto in a Mortar and Pestle

This post should have been published few days ago. But, you know Life. It gets busier when one least expects it and now I have jotted down so many things in my "to-do-list" that I have stopped frantically checking it for every few minutes. I took a deep breath, closed everything else and sat down to - write about my absolute favorite way to make pesto, not in a food processor but the old way, in a mortar and pestle. :-)

[VeganMoFo 2013] Brown Rice and Black Lentil Bagel Burgers Recipe

I still remember, it was about 5 years ago, a perfect sorts of evening - when it was slightly drizzling outside and I was sitting by the side of our window with a pen and a pencil, to jot down those few things I want to do before I turn 30.

[VeganMoFo 2013] Sprouted Moong Dal and Babycorn Salad Recipe

I am well known in my household as the one who gets excited for tiniest things in life and let me tell you, sprouting beans is one of them. Yes, it needs time and little patience. But the joy to see tiny shoots at the end of the third day is just beyond words!

[VeganMoFo 2013] Appadalapindi | Andhra Style Urad Dal Powder Recipe

At times I feel that this blog is more than just a record of recipes I try in my kitchen. When I read some of my older posts, it shows how I have eveolved over time as a person and when I start to write about my amma's recipes, I get a feeling that am unfolding a culinary legacy for me and for many generations to come. Even to this today, I look back at this 15 mins rasam recipe when I am sick or terribly miss my mother.

[VeganMoFo 2013] Chamadumpala Fry | Sukhi Arbi Fry | Indian Spiced Tara Root Fry Recipe

Indulgence is a mean thing and whenever am sad or sick, I tend to gorge of these goodies. It is not good for the body, I know but it does help to liven the moment a bit and pep me up!

[VeganMoFo 2013] Green Plantain (Raw Banana) Crumble | Vazhakkai Podi Recipe

It is already Day 3 of VeganMoFo. (Check out Day 1 and Day 2) and am slowly warming up to the habit of writing everyday even if its just for a little while late at night. 

[VeganMoFo 2013] Spaghetti with Breadcrumbs, Garlic and Olive Oil

Today's recipe, my friends is a winsome tribute for a lazy or super-busy days. Cooking pasta is the only time consuming part in this super simple delightful pasta dish. :-)

[VeganMoFo 2013] Brown Rice Ratatouille Salad Recipe

Bonjour Septembre! 

VeganMoFo (Vegan Month of Food) is here finally. It's a challenge where hundreds of bloggers have pledged to write about and cook only Vegan recipes all month long, and I am one of them.