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Chana Sundal Recipe (Podi Sundal)

By: Aarthi
11 October 2026 at 10:02

Chana Sundal Recipe also known as sundal or kondakadalai sundal is a popular snack made on festive occasions like Ganesh chaturthi, Krishna jayanthy or Navrathri. This is one healthy legume dish which I often make for my kids lunch or snack box. In this blog post, I have shared basic sundal recipe and also a...

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Samosa Dip with Spiced Potatoes, Crispy Chickpeas, Chutneys and Yogurt

By: Richa
7 October 2026 at 11:19

This loaded Samosa Dip brings all the flavor of samosa chaat to a shareable party platter! Samosa-spiced potatoes, crispy chickpeas, tangy chutneys, creamy yogurt and crunchy veggies make every scoop a delicious mix of textures. No pastry or folding needed! Nut-free, gluten-free and soy-free, with 13g protein (52g total) and 10g fiber per serving!)

samosa platter with yogurt bed and cucumber on a white plate

This samosa chaat platter is going to be the first thing that disappears at every dinner party. It has an incredible mix of flavors and textures! It looks festive, it’s easy, and perfect for the upcoming festive season. This samosa platter is also high in protein and fiber. with 13 grams protein(52g total without sides) and 10 grams fiber per serving.Β If you use multigrain or whole grain crackers or pita as a side, the numbers bump up by 3-5g.
It also has this word that is going to get you to run to the kitchen to make it right now, which is SAMOSAS!

What are Samosas?
Samosa are crispy, savory pastries stuffed with deliciously spiced potatoes. They’re a super popular Indian side and the star of this platter.

What is Chaat?

Chaat is a family of Indian street food snacks. Chaat dishes usually have tons of different textures and sauces and flavors built up. Chaat actually means to lick, basically, because the flavor and texture combination is so amazing that you really want to lick every last bit off of your plate.

For samosa chaat, ideally you use some pre-made samosas, break them apart, top them with yogurt, chutneys (like my cilantro-mint chutney or tamarind chutney), some other crispy bits, and fresh onion and tomato. But for an easier and healthier version, we’re just making the samosa potatoes and then layering it all up.

samosa platter components in bowls before assembling

Traditionally, chaat comes with the crispy bits, such as the crispy crackers or the crispy samosas, right in it. And if you’re making it ahead, all of those crispy bits kind of get soggy. So to avoid that, we’re going to make this layered dip kind of situation and serve the crackers on the side, so that people can just scoop it directly from the platter. You get those same flavors and textures, but you never lose that crunch!

If you don’t want to make the whole platter, you can also just make these individual components and serve them all as a chaat spread, so that people can take whichever toppings they want and whichever chutneys and sauces they want. If they want just the chickpeas, they can use just the chickpeas with some sauces, or just the potatoes, or all of the above. Make all of these components, and then serve them however you like. They are absolutely delicious and amazing.

samosa platter with crackers and pita triangles

You can use store-bought tamarind chutney, but there is a recipe for a homemade tamarind chutney in the recipe notes, which comes from my first cookbook. If you don’t like tamarind or don’t have access to tamarind, you can also make the maple lime sauce that I’ll also put in the recipe notes. Or use Mango chutney (store bought or homemade)

You can serve this with crackers, crisp pita bread, papadum, cucumber, carrots, or tortilla chips as the crunchy element. Use what you have, and try this incredible samosa chaat platter!

samosa platter with yogurt bed on a Black plate

Why You’ll Love This Samosa Platter

  • flavors and textures of samosa chaat, simplified
  • crunchy chickpeas, spiced potatoes, and flavorful chutneys
  • make for now or make ahead!
  • naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free

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Moroccan Harira with Chickpeas and Lentils

By: Richa
30 September 2026 at 11:10

Smoky Moroccan harira soup with chickpeas, red lentils, and quinoa is a budget friendly, 1-pot meal! Bring crusty bread to dip. (21g protein, 21g fiber, 8 mg iron. Gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free. Oil-free option.)

bowls of Moroccan harira garnished with yogurt and red pepper

This is such a hearty, delicious, and easy one-pot soup. Today, we’re converting pantry staples into a rich, deeply flavored, hearty, and satisfying harira. This Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup is budget-friendly, one-pot, meal prep-friendly, and packs 21 grams of protein and 21 grams of fiber per serving, and 8 mg Iron. It is cozy, and it tastes like it has been simmering all day, but it really only simmers for about 30 minutes!

Often, harira has either pasta or grains added in it. I am using quinoa in the soup along with the chickpeas and lentils. That makes the soup gluten-free. It is also nut-free and soy-free, if you use nut-free and/or soy-free non-dairy yogurt for the topping, or just skip the yogurt topping altogether. Harira is rich and hearty, even without it.

close-up of pot of harira after cooking

Serve this with a side of toasty bread, garlic bread, or pita bread, and topped with some creamy non-dairy yogurt and lemon juice. It’s also great over a baked potato or over roasted veggies.

This recipe is rich in folate, iron, potassium, and magnesium from the lentils. It also has vitamin C and lycopene from the tomato. It is very budget-friendly, about $6.50 to $7 for the whole pot!

spoon taking a bite of harira

Why You’ll Love Harira

  • 1-pot soup packed with veggies, protein, fiber, and FLAVOR!
  • easy to make with simple, budget-friendly ingredients
  • flavors of cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and black pepper paired with hearty chickpeas, lentils and quinoa
  • naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free with an oil-free option
bowl of Moroccan harira garnished with yogurt and red pepper

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Peas Kurma Recipe (Pattani Kurma)

By: Aarthi
11 September 2026 at 04:30

Peas Kurma Recipe also known as pattani kurma is a simple curry made without coconut, tomatoes, yogurt to create a creamy peas kurma. This curry can be made in less than 30 minutes and goes perfectly well with chapati, pulao or idiyappam. Peas Kurma Recipe (Pattani Kurma) One of our families favorite kurma or curry...

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Creamy Garlic Pepper Beans with Crispy Chickpea Crumble

By: Richa
2 September 2026 at 09:30

Creamy, garlicky pepper white beans with spinach, finished with an irresistible crispy chickpea crumble, is the high-protein pantry meal I make on repeat, because it doesn’t even taste like a pantry meal. (20g protein, 13g fiber, 8mg iron. Soy-free with gluten-free and nut-free options)

adding the chickpea crumble to the pepper beans

This creamy garlic pepper sauce with beans and kale or spinach is fantastic on its own. But then we level it up with this crispy chickpea breadcrumb topping, which adds texture, another pop of flavor, and more even protein and fiber. Think high protein croutons!

There is tons of protein in this recipe (80 grams in the entire pan) along with about 52 grams of fiber and 32 milligrams of iron. There is protein from the beans, chickpeas, cashews, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, and kale, along with loads of fiber from the beans, chickpeas, kale, and hemp seeds.

pepper beans in the pan before adding the topping

This is a nutrient-packed meal, and you can increase the protein and fiber even more, depending on what sides you serve it with. Serve it with a side of multigrain bread or a good sourdough to bump up the protein and fiber even more. It’s also rich in iron, folate, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins, and it comes together pretty quickly.

You can also serve it over pasta, baked potatoes, or roasted vegetables. Or make a quick bean toast by topping bread with the creamy beans and air frying for 6 to 7 minutes for a super quick and satisfying lunch. It smells so good as it’s cooking. It smells peppery, cheesy, and heavenly.Β 

pepper beans in the pan after adding the topping

The crispy chickpeas on top are so addictive! You can use that topping over any pasta or salad. The topping alone is a must-make.

This recipe uses two cans of beans. The whole can of white beans will simmer in the creamy garlic sauce, while you are dividing up a can of chickpeas. Some of the chickpeas get blended into the sauce to make it creamy, and the rest gets crisped up to make this amazing breadcrumb topping.

close-up of spoon serving pepper beans from the pan

Why You’ll Love Pepper Beans

  • super easy pantry meal that doesn’t taste like a pantry meal
  • High protein and fiber
  • crispy chickpea-breadcrumb topping, you’ll want on everything
  • naturally soy-free with easy gluten-free and nut-free options
scooping up some pepper beans with a piece of toast

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Crunchy Peanut Gochujang Power Salad

By: Richa
12 August 2026 at 08:45

Seriously satisfying high protein salad with edamame, crispy tempeh, cabbage, carrots, kale, in a creamy peanut gochujang dressing. 23 gms of protein, meal prep friendly. (gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free options)

gochujang salad in the serving bowl

This salad is so hearty, crunchy, and delicious. It has a ton of protein, fiber, vitamins, and iron. It packs over 100 grams of protein in the whole bowl, plus 30 grams of fiber, and 19 grams of iron. It’s also a great source of vitamins A, C, and K.

This is a salad that’s going to keep you satiated and satisfy your taste buds because there’s so much flavor in the dressing. I use a peanut gochujang dressing because that flavor combination is just fire. Everybody loves a peanut butter dressing, and we’re going to level it up with some gochujang. It’s so good!

gochujang salad ingredients in a bowl before mixing

There’s protein from the creamy peanut gochujang dressing, sesame seeds and peanuts, crispy, crumbled gochujang tempeh and edamame! We add lots of veggies for even more fiber, including cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, snap peas, green onion, and kale. You can use whichever veggies you have on hand, and use more or less to taste. If you don’t like cabbage, use lettuce instead. If you’d like more carrots, add more carrots. Just play around with the amounts based on your preference.

Then we’re going to add crispy tempeh which has been toasted and coated in a sticky gochujang and lime zest glaze, which is so amazing in this salad.Β This is the best way to eat tempeh!

pouring the dressing onto the gochujang salad

We also add some edamame. I like to cook the edamame a little, then add soy sauce and garlic because that adds another layer of flavor and texture to the gochujang salad. You can also add the edamame as is if you prefer.

Then there are sesame seeds and peanuts for added crunch and even more protein. The peanut butter dressing is very flavorful. If you’re allergic to peanuts, use almond butter or cashew butter instead.

tossing the peanut crunch gochujang salad

Why You’ll Love Peanut Gochujang Salad

  • amazing flavors and textures from creamy peanut butter, spicy gochujang, and lots of crunchy veggies, nuts, and tempeh
  • packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins
  • perfect for picnics, parties, and potlucks
  • easy to make gluten-free, soy-free, and even nut-free
gochujang salad on a plate with a fork

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Mushroom Kurma Recipe

By: Aarthi
30 July 2026 at 14:03

Mushroom kurma also known as kaalan kurma is a creamy and flavourful mushroom curry which has South Indian flavours packed in them. My version of mushroom kurma has bell peppers, peas for added nutrients. Enjoy this with paratha, roti or chapati. Mushroom kurma recipe Mushrooms are one thing which I pick every week during our...

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Garlic Vinegar Chickpeas with Crispy Potato Strips

By: Richa
29 July 2026 at 16:46

Chili Garlic Vinegar Chickpeas, 15 minute, bold ginger garlic heat and a vinegar snap. Use them on crispy potatoes, stuff pitas, smash tacos, toss salads, or top papadam nachos. Make once, meals and snacks all week. (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) 18g protein 15g fiber

salad made with chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes

These tangy spicy 15 minute chickpeas are wildly flavorful and so versatile. Ginger for warmth, garlic for depth, chilies for spark, vinegar for snap. Cook these once, and you’ve got a building block for the week. Put them on crispy potatoes, stuff a pita, smash a taco, toss a salad, or make fusion pappadum nachos!
These chili garlic vinegar chickpeas are inspired from my Nepali potatoes. I took that flavor profile and put it with the chickpeas, because it’s just so incredibly delicious.Β 

pita made with chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes

For the chickpeas, we’re making this dry sauce of garlic, ginger, and green chilies and also adding some whole spices, like mustard seeds and cumin seeds. We are adding vinegar in the end, so the chickpeas pick up that tanginess and aromatic flavors from the sauce and get so flavorful and tender.

Pappadum nachos below

papadum nachos made with chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes

They are just so addictive, especially served with the easy baked or air fried crispy potatoes strips.

You can serve these chickpeas and potatoes together in various ways: as a bowl with salad greens, to make papadum nachos, in smashed tacos, or stuffed into warm pita bread. No matter how you serve them, you are going to love them!

smash tacos made with chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes

Why You’ll Love Chili Garlic Chickpeas

  • easy, 1-pan chickpeas cook while the potato strips crisp up in the air fryer
  • full of rich, deep Indian flavors
  • versatile! Serve as a salad, nachos, tacos, or stuffed into a pita
  • naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free
chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes after cooking
spoon taking a bite of chili garlic chickpeas

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