Category Archives: Gluten free

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

Mulakushyam/Cabbage & lentil coconut curry

Posted on July 27, 2015 by coconutcraze

Mulakushyam is a simple curry made using lentil and different vegetables in a coconut gravy. I first tasted this curry when my mother-in-law made it. Being an expert with dishes from Palakkad, in Kerala where this curry originated, she used … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, Coconut, Curry, Easy recipe, Gluten free, Indian curry, Kerala recipe, Side dish, Vegetarian | Tagged cabbage curry, coconut gravy, Curry, lentil and cabbage, Lentil curry, Molukushyam, side dish, tempering, vegetable curry | 11 Comments

Herb rice and lentil cakes

Posted on June 18, 2015 by coconutcraze

Rice being a staple in most South Indian homes, it needs a makeover at times. I cook it plain or as a watery gruel called kanji (Kongee). It is alternatively cooked as pulav, biriyani or Chinese fried rice. Instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Gluten free, Main dish, Pack-and-go lunch, Rice, Vegetarian | Tagged brown rice, comfort food, easy recipe, gluten free, herb flavored brown rice, herb rice, herbs, Main dish, Vegetable broth, vegetarian rice | 17 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

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

Coconut macaroons/4 ingredients macaroon

Posted on March 6, 2015 by coconutcraze

A coconut treat to relish! I have not posted a namesake recipe for a long time. This is a true coconut snack! Coconut is the main ingredient, flavour and inspiration for this recipe. This is the only baked sweet dessert … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Coconut, comfort food, Cookies, Dessert, Easy recipe, Finger food, Gluten free, Not just for kids, Pack-and-go snack, Snack | Tagged 4 ingredients recipe, chocolate coconut macaroons, Coconut macaroons, coconut recipe, coconut treat, condensed milk recipe, easy coconut dessert, gluten free snack, kids party snack, snack | 43 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

Brazilian cheesy bread/Pão de Queijo

Posted on May 28, 2014 by coconutcraze

Soft little pillow buns The story starts like this…on an impulsive buying spree, I had bought some tapioca flour not really knowing what to do with it. I shoved it into a dark corner of the store room. Soon I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Breakfast, Gluten free, Not just for kids, Side dish, Snack, Vegetarian | Tagged bite size cheesy buns, Braxilian cheesy bread, gluten free bread, Mini cheese buns, Pão de Queijo, puffed bread, snack bread, soft pillow buns, Tapioca cheese bread, Tapioca flour bread, vegetarian buns | 15 Comments

Black rice pudding/Glamorous black rice payasam

Posted on May 16, 2014 by coconutcraze

Fancy black rice pudding I was fascinated by black rice and on cooking it, I was immediately drawn to its chewy texture and distinct nutty taste. On research I found out, it is called forbidden rice and is very nutritional … Continue reading →