Category Archives: Vegan

Aquafaba sponge cake/Fluffy sponge cake

Posted on November 2, 2015 by coconutcraze

I have been a bit busy recently and was pushing aside this post for a long time. I had a domestic issue to tackle. Now, the situation is under control. I have also taken up a full-time job which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Cake, Cake decoration, comfort food, Dessert, Easy recipe, Finger food, International recipe, Not just for kids, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged aquafaba, aquafaba icing, bean liquid, cake, egg-less cake, Sponge cake, vegan cake, vegetarian cake | 39 Comments

Aquafaba mayonnaise/ Eggless mayonnaise

Posted on August 27, 2015 by coconutcraze

Have you heard of Aquafaba? I am sure you have some idea about this egg substitute that awed the vegan community. A couple of months ago, I read about this in a post by Poppy of http://bunnykitchen.com and I was … Continue reading →

Posted in comfort food, Dressing, Easy recipe, Gluten free, International recipe, Not just for kids, Vegan | Tagged aquafaba, briny bean liquid, dressing, egg substitute, juice of legumes, legume water, Mayonnaise, vegan egg replacer, Vegan mayonnaise | 28 Comments

Hibiscus tea/Health drink

Posted on August 11, 2015 by coconutcraze

Hibiscus, the tropical flower that blooms in the heat of summer is nature’s amazing gift. I have heard of hibiscus tea and its benefits. Normally, it is made using red hibiscus flowers. There is a pink variety growing in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Easy recipe, Raw food, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged drink, Floral recipe, Healthy drink, Hibiscus drink, Hibiscus tea, Karkade, lime juice, Maple syrup | 20 Comments

Chilli Tofu

Posted on May 19, 2015 by coconutcraze

Chilli paneer is a popular fusion dish in India served frequently in buffets. There is a combination of Chinese and Indian ingredients involved in this dish.When I dine out I always look for this dish. It is a vegetarian version … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Finger food, Fried, Gluten free, Indian recipe, Main dish, Not just for kids, Side dish, Snack, Stir fry, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Chilli tofu, dairy free, firm Tofu, Fusion dish, gluten free, green bell pepper, masala tofu, paneer substitute, Tofu, vegan, vegetarian | 19 Comments

Middle Eastern salad/Multi-grain Tabbouleh

Posted on April 16, 2015 by coconutcraze

Tabbouleh Days are getting warmer and everything is looking brighter. Creatures that were in a death like dormancy have stirred into motion. Birds are busy with mating calls and building nests. The land around is waking up into vibrant greens, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Brunch, Easy recipe, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged amaranth seeds, barley, easy salad, Falafel, fresh green salad, Middle Eastern salad, millet, multi-grain salad, olive oil dressing, Parsley, ppetizer, Quinoa, salad, side dish | 12 Comments

Steamed rice cake and chickpeas curry/Puttu and kadala curry

Posted on April 13, 2015 by coconutcraze

It is a shame if I don’t write about Puttu and Kadala. It is like bread and butter in Kerala. I have eaten it all throughout my life and can connect it with many stories, old sayings, humorous and real … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Coconut, Indian curry, Kerala recipe, Main dish, Side dish, steamed, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged breakfast, chickpeas curry, fried coconut curry, Indian curry, kadala curry, Kerala chick peas curry, Kerala recipe, Nadan kadala curry, Puttu, Puttu kutti, rice cake, side dish for puttu, steamed rice cake | 19 Comments

Fruity, coconutty smoothie

Posted on March 17, 2015 by coconutcraze

Fruity ginger coconut smoothie Spring is coming around and I intended to start it off with a fresh, detox smoothie, but ended out doing something entirely different and happily so! This is the most delicious, decadent smoothie ever! It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Drink, Gluten free, Not just for kids, Raw food, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged apple banana smoothie, coconut cream, coconut milk, coconut whipped cream, earty smoothie, fruity coconutty smoothie, fruity ginger honey drink, Smoothie, vegan smoothie | 10 Comments

Homemade Salsa

Posted on March 11, 2015 by coconutcraze

Tangy sweet salsa! Salsa is a wonderful side to most Mexican dishes. It is so stimulating and lively that it makes your tongue dance! If you want to make fresh salsa there are recipes for restaurant style salsa found all … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy recipe, Gluten free, Raw food, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Dip, East recipe, fresh salsa, Fresh tomato salsa, Homemade salsa, Raw food, side dish, Tangy sweet salsa | 22 Comments

Vegetarian chilli/Soy veggie chilli

Posted on November 11, 2014 by coconutcraze

Soy in vegetarian chilli Short days and long cold nights! There must be something to warm up the sinking spirits. A hot Chilli dish would do the trick for me! Vegetarian chilli called, “Chili sin carne” in Spanish, meaning – … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy recipe, Gluten free, Main dish, Not just for kids, Pack-and-go lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Chilli, one pot meal, slow cooker recipe, soy chunks in chilli, Soy vegetarian chilli, Vegetarian chilli | 11 Comments

Vegetarian burger/Sweet potato bean burger

Posted on August 20, 2014 by coconutcraze

Sweet potato, beans, purple kale burger patties Burgers are an all time favourite. Some fast food joints do not offer veggie burgers and I have spent many lunch time just munching french fries dipped in ketchup. Sad story! Summer is … Continue reading →