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Spiced Vegan Potato Spinach Pancakes

October 8, 2017 nitin budhiraja
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Happy Karva Chauth guys! Here's to our long lives and our awesome lady loves. For those unaware of this event, it is a one-day festival celebrated by Northern Indian (Hindu) women where married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands. The festival falls on the fourth (Chauth) day after the full moon. The story of origin of this festival are many, bu one hypothesis is that military wives would often pray for their husband's safe return, and conduct a day-long fast as a sacrificial means for a positive outcome. The festival also coincides with the wheat-sowing time, where big earthen pots in which wheat is stored are sometimes called Karvas, so the fast may have begun as a prayer for a good harvest in this predominantly wheat-eating region.

So, all this means that married women eat before dawn and after moonrise (traditionally sighting the moon through a sieve) and then drinking their first sip of water—which in itself is an incredible feast, as I get weak-kneed when it comes to food, so lord... thank you for birthing me as a man! :) But that said, I try my best to be there for wife, and made her this breakfast pre-dawn

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I always make it a point to swing some fresh homemade food for the little 'uns, hoping they'd smell all those spices, seeind dada cook and in return understanding the importance of home cooking and being together in the kitchen with the family—all good things! ❤️

Today I made these chickpea batter pancakes with tons of spinach and some potatoes, spiced with corriander, carom seeds and some lovely smoked paprika my co-worker/friend carried back for me all the way from Morocco! The whole idea behind this was get a meal on the table in under 30 minutes, with as few ingredients as possible to hit the spot (heart and mind) on this rainy day.

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These pancakes are:
✔️Vegan
✔️Vegetarian
✔️High-protein
✔️Nutritious
✔️A good source of energy
✔️Laden with healthy fats (If made with moderated amounts of Ghee)
✔️On the table in under 30 minutes
✔️Lastly, but super importantly—amazing, delicious and a perfect rainy day food

Amazing right?! In fact, these are a modified version of what I (and a lot of north Indians) grew up eating as kids. I love the fact that, these recipes can be passed on to the kids. Made with warming spices like corriander powder, carom seeds, and smoked Paprika. They're crunchy on the edges and soft, mushy at the center, perfect when paired with dippable, creamy Greek Yogurt. Clearly very different from the Carrot Cake Pancakes I made a while ago.

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These get on the pan in no time, and on to the plate in an instant. Kids loved it too—which makes me extra extra happy, since all week long, we sometimes have to resort to store-bought food for t our kids meals, not ideal but when my wife gets back from a full day of insane work, the kids are yelling for dinner as soon as they are carried in! Sometimes I'll make their lunches or dinner for the next day after I get back from work. Our days are P A C K E D! Buuut, they loved these and kept stuffing their faces. Look at them 👇

Noor Gulab Budhiraja and her daddy's pancakes. ❤️

Noor Gulab Budhiraja and her daddy's pancakes. ❤️

Littlest brother Krish Kabir Budhiraja—The trickster ❤️

Littlest brother Krish Kabir Budhiraja—The trickster ❤️

These pancakes are an easy, nutritious, and delicious, family-friendly food, so you can get in there, make some magic and walk out proud and happy.

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RECIPE
Spiced Vegan Potato Spinach Pancakes
Makes 6 medium size pancake

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 cup chickpea flour (sifted)
2 potatoes (medium)
1 cup packed frozen spinach (defrosted) Retain the water
1 cup water
1 tbsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Carom seeds
1 tsp paprika
Ghee for pan-frying
1 cup Greek yogurt for serving
Black pepper to sprinkle on top

METHOD
• Boil the potatoes in a pot of water and mash them roughly. Do not over-mash them.
• In a big bowl add the flower, the thawed spinach, water, spices and mashed potatoes.
• Fold in the batter gently, making sure not to overmix
• Get a large non-stick pan going on medium-high heat.
• Ladle in some pancake batter on the hot pan and spoon in a tiny bit of ghee (or another fat of your choice)
• Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden-brown color is achieved. Flip and repeat.
• Serve with creamy Greek yogurt with a dash of black pepper.
 

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It’s a no sun sunday 🤷‍♂️! But momma dada cant wait for lunch for this slow-cooked fall off the bone lamb and chickpea stew with apricots that’s going to bring out the sun in our tummies 🌝
Recipe on the blog soon
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#family #food #cooking #dadsofinstagram #dadswhocook #twins #familyoffive #indianamerican #immigrants #love #hope #faith #happy #saynomaste #connecticut #onthetable #lamb #moroccan #bonappetit #recipes #instantpot #crockpotrecipes #fairfieldct #kids #healthyfood #protein #fitness #instafood Why doesn’t my Mom move here already?! Gaajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding) all the way from India, packaged, wrapped in a bow and made by Mom, enjoyed by my son 👶🏼and me 🙋‍♂️and my wife 🙋‍♀️and the twins 🐵🐵 is the best thing ever!
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#india #eat #foodporn #f52grams #dessert #healthyfood #cleaneating #thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed #vegan #vegetarian #family #love #mother #indianfoodbloggers #ct #saynomaste @pinchofyum @amul_india #instagood #connecticut #cteats #indianfood #indianamerican #onmytable #food Weekend lunches straight from the streets of New Delhi. Panner Butter Masala-truck stop Dhaba style-served with flaky parathas and and pyaaz ka salad (zesty limey onion salad) is what makes us happy! Step by step recipe on the blog. .
Plus check my stories for a fool-proof way to make a basic north Indian curry! Mom-approved. 🙋‍♀️
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#Indian #Indianfood #vegetarian #healthy #spicy #delhi #india #incredibleindia #fastfood #connecticut #ct #saynomaste #foodporn #foodie #love #happy #travel #buzzfeedfood #thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed #immigrant #ethnic #foodtalkindia #yummy #streetfood @haldiramindia @deepfoods @swadfoodproducts @patelbrothers #newengland #onthetable #blogger #foodblogger #eat #fairfieldcounty Wintry snow days are made for ginger, tomato and garam masala eggs on a toasted buttery french baguette with a side of steaming cardamom chai.  This is an homage to the numerous ‘egg-wallas’ of New Delhi whipping out creamy breakfasts with milky sweet chais for the masses. The street-bred chefs are the soul of the cIty’s food. Here’s a recipe for you guys. 
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RECIPE:
2 fresh eggs
1 inch fresh ginger - julienned
1/2 a ripe tomato - chopped fine
a sprinkle of cumin seeds (roughly 10 seeds or so)
a sprinkle of garam masala (1/4 of a tbsp)
salt
black pepper
fresh cilantro
1/2 tbsp ghee (or 1 tbsp regular butter)
Fresh baguette
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1. Heat up a small pan on medium heat. Add the Ghee (or butter) and swirl around till melted.

2. Add cumin seeds and toast for 30 seconds or till fragrant. 
3. Add the julienned fresh ginger to the pan and sautee for a minute.

3. Add the chopped tomatoes, and sautee till the flesh of the tomatoes appears a bit softened, around 3 minutes.

4. In the meantime, whisk up the eggs really well. Incorporate as much air as possible for fluffy eggs. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add the garam masala to the tomato ginger mix and sautee for 30 seconds.

6. Add the eggs to the pan and keep folding the eggs very gently and continuously.

7. Top with chopped cilantro and serve on toasted baguette.

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#indianfood #indian #brunch #breakfast #recipe #simple #easy #quickbreakfast #healthy #fit #eggs #saynomaste #connecticut #foodporn #delhi #india #vegetarian #quick #foodtalkindia #saynomaste #connecticut #ct #food #family #weekend #love #happy #protein #fit #onthetable This is what lunch at 4:30 PM looks like when you’re starving and the fridge is staring back at you in all it’s empty glory. Fatafat💫 (rapid quick) katakat💥 (street food like deliciousness?) North Indian styled chicken Tikkas wrapped up in a naan with a cilantro and ginger yoghurt dressing. We’re totally owning this ‘hey we skipped 2 out of 3 meals today so let’s what can we make in 20-minutes, so we can resume being not hangry to each other’ game these days. 😆
It’s quick, spiced beautifully, and charred perfectly in a hot hot oven. Swipe ➡️
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You need:
1 lb chicken thighs
1 tbsp smoked paprika (sweet)
1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1/2 tbsp fennel seeds
1/2 tbsp nigella seeds
1 inch ginger (peeled and crushed )
3 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
Half a lime
Drizzle of Oil
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Chutney:
Handful of cilantro
1” ginger piece
1 green chili (optional)
1 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional)
Half a lime .
Toast cumin, coriander, fennel, nigella seeds for 5 min in a small pan till aromatic. Allow to cool for 2 minutes and grind in a mortar pestle or spice grinder.
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Cut chicken into large 2-3 inch pieces. Add spices and oil and crushed ginger garlic. Add oil and juice of half a lime. Mix very well with hands. Set aside for 10 minutes.
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Preheat over to the max setting
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In a food processor add cilantro, ginger and green chili and lime juice and saltplus yogurt if using. Purée. Set aside.
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Now that the oven is hot, place chicken pieces on a baking tray and bake for 12 minutes and flip and bake for another 5. .
Toast naan on a pan till warm and crispy. Add a couple of pieces of charred chicken. Drizzle sauce. Squeeze some lime.
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Pour yourself a nice cold one and Enjoy 🍻
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#food #foodporn #recipe #indian #indianfood #indian #foodblogger #tikka #grill #sandwich #naan #healthy #family #lunch #dinner #ct #saynomaste #buzzfeedfood #instafood #flatlay #onthetable #connecticut #eat #kstories @kitchenstories #eating #immigrantfoodstories #newdelhi #streetfood #bestoftheday #recipeoftheday Today Neel and all of us enjoyed a treat that his dad fell in love with growing up in as a kid in India. I must have been 10 years of age, when the humble Kulfi left a life-long impression on my mind. I especially love the ones that have a hint of Rose, making it truly a North-Indian inspired ice cream.
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I remember enjoying a Kulfi on my short walk home from the school bus stop, handing the man on a rickshaw cart, two 1 Rupee coins, in return for a skinny, tall and slender Kulfi on a bamboo stick. It was rich, creamy, sweet and so refreshing, with bits of Pistachio making an appearance every other bite, while the scent of Cardamom permeated the air around me.
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Final verdict from Neel: "Deeeeeeelish! Dad you're an awesome maker!!!!"
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I was impressed myself TBH guys! This recipe replicates the New Delhi-style Kulfi and you won't be disappointed. 20 minute prep time to boot!

Recipe on the blog

#recipe #icecream #food #easy #simple #ingredients #dessert #photography #saynomaste #nomnomaste #buzzfeed #yahoofood #foodporn #indianfood #delicious  #yummm #healthy #family #daddy 
#foodtalkindia #ct #cteats #delhi #instagood #instafood #cooking #buzzfeedfood #thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed We call it the Angry Caulifower. 
Because it’s spicy. It’s red and it’s been through 500 degrees of heat. It’s bold. It’ll kick you. It’s made with hot ghee. It’ll stare you down, but when you stab it, it commands all your respect. It dissolves gloriously into the dark ether of your mouth.
The Rajah of vegetarian bakes and it’s recipe on the blog soon tonight. .
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#Indian #food #recipe #cooking #yummy #delicious #spicy #vegetarian #vegan #comfortfood #family #instagood #instadaily #foodporn #foodstagram #love #happy #brekafast #brunch #cooking #delhi #india #ct #saynomaste #vegan #vegetarian #recipe @foodtalkindia #f52grams #buzzfeedfood #connecticut @wholefoods @amul_india Yesterday me, my son Neel (❤️) and my wife Gari, spent some quality lone time in the kitchen making @davidlebovitz ‘s French Apple Tart as it has constantly been on my mind since I read about it. I think about it during driving, while at work, and other places just hoping to find a window of time to pull it off, and yesterday it all came together! The time I spend in our small kitchen with my son is very special to me, and I hope these memories stay with him wherever he goes in life. Needless to say we were both so excited and spent a considerable amount of time gazing through the oven door for the cake to be done 😛. This is a really simple cake, chock full of apples, and to adapt it a bit I added cardamom and some almonds, which turned out heavenly! We sliced it open while it was still warm, with soft whisps of steam escaping its airy interior. The recipe will be available on the blog shortly via link in profile.
Happy Sunday you guys, hope the fall where you are is as lovely as it is here. 🍁🍂
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#ontheblog #buzzfeast #beautifulcuisines #yahoofood #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #f52grams #huffposttaste #tastingtable #buzzfeedfood #thekitchn #foodtalkindia #saynomaste #foodstagram #instafood #eeeeeats  #epicurious #dailyfoodfeed #recipe #bonappetit #vegetarian #jarrymag #saveurmag #delicious #ct #connecticut #foodblogfeed #foodandwine #foodelia #forkyeah @kingarthurflour @wholefoods Happy Karva Chauth! Savory Potato Spinach pancakes are what we're eating, vegan too! 💃💃💃Recipe in profile. .
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#Indian #food #recipe #cooking #yummy #delicious #spicy #vegetarian #vegan #comfortfood #family #instagood #instadaily #foodporn #foodstagram #love #happy #brekafast #brunch #cooking #delhi #india #ct #saynomaste #vegan #vegetarian #recipe @foodtalkindia #f52grams #buzzfeedfood #connecticut Rise. Shine. Devour. Or mantra for the weekends 🍳🥓🍞☕️💥and happy karvachauth to my to all you Indians out there celebrating the day today! I made this pre-sunrise Roasted pepper and onion frittata breakfast for my wife to tank up on for all day. Next time she eats will be after moonrise. All for my longevity! Ain't she da bast! 👏🙌🙌 hope your day is splendid and filled with love to share. . .
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