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Almond Flour Gulab Jamun (paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free)

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These almond flour gulab jamuns are a little different than your typical gulab jamuns but trust me, the flavor is divine! They are gluten-free, paleo-friendly and baked rather than fried. You can bake these little Indian donuts in an oven or better yet, use a donut maker to make them easily! What is Gulab Jamun?… Read More

Instant Pot Paleo Lemon Cake (Gluten Free)

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This paleo lemon cake is topped with a sweet homemade lemon curd and both are so easy to make in an instant pot! It’s gluten-free, grain-free and delicious! Avoid heating up the house this spring/summer by making cake in a pressure cooker! This lemon cake is perfect for this time of year! It’s bright and… Read More

10+ Instant Pot Indian Desserts

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The Instant Pot makes it so easy to whip up delicious desserts, especially Indian desserts! Take kheer for example – forget spending hours watching it cook on the stovetop, make it in minutes in your pressure cooker! Or try out my 2-ingredient cheesecake (bhapa doi) which couldn’t be easier to make! You’re going to love… Read More

Instant Pot Vattayappam (Steamed Rice Cake)

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You can make vattayappam, a popular Keralite tea-time snack, right in your instant pot! This sweet cake is naturally gluten-free and vegan. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, as a snack or for dessert. You can even make it savory and serve it with curries! Think of this Keralite snack as a thick sweet steamed pancake!… Read More

Paleo Lemon Cake (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free)

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This soft and fluffy lemon cake is bursting with bright lemon flavor! It’s gluten-free, grain-free and paleo-friendly! I already have recipes for gluten-free chocolate cake and vanilla cake. Now it’s time that I share a recipe for lemon cake! This isn’t just any lemon cake either. It’s a super delicious cake that just so happens… Read More

Dairy-Free Rasmalai (Gluten-Free and Paleo)

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This milky dessert is made with “cheese” dumplings soaked in malai, a thick cream flavored with cardamom, pistachios, rosewater and saffron. Gluten Free and Dairy Free Rasmalai?! Yes! Rasmalai or ras malai is one of my favorite Indian desserts! What’s not to love about cardamom and saffron scented milky dumplings soaked in cream? In this… Read More

Instant Pot Moong Dal Payasam

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Have you ever eaten a dessert made with lentils?! Sweetened lentils are the star of this simple sweet dish! This moong dal payasam is made with small yellow lentils, jaggery, cardamom and coconut milk! This Kerala style moong dal payasam is sweet, creamy and absolutely delicious! Moong dal payasam is basically the south Indian version… Read More

Apple Jalebi (gluten free, paleo, vegan)

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You are going to love these Indian apple fritters! I’m sharing the most delicious recipe for apple jalebi! These apple donuts are served in a warm cardamom spiced syrup and garnished with crushed pistachios. These apple jalebis are so decadent! They’re also somewhat guilt-free! I consider them to be a “healthier” dessert. They are paleo-friendly,… Read More

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Halwa (Pudding)

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This butternut squash halwa is a creamy, sweet and rich pudding spiced with cardamom and served with a crunchy nut garnish. I wanted to share this recipe while it’s still butternut squash season! If you’ve never tried halwa before, it’s a traditional Indian dessert. You may have tried carrot halwa before – it’s one of… Read More

Gluten Free Slice and Bake Cookies (paleo, grain free)

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These make ahead gluten free slice and bake cookies call for just 6 ingredients and are so easy to make! They are paleo-friendly and grain-free but you’d never know it. Whenever you’re in the mood for cookies, just pull this dough out of the freezer, slice and bake! With only 6 ingredients, this tasty cookie… Read More

Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie (Paleo, No Corn Syrup)

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This ooey gooey chocolate pecan pie is going to be the star of your holiday dessert table this season! When it comes to making pie, I have two major criteria: it must be amazingly delicious it must be ridiculously easy And guess what? This pecan pie is definitely those two things. Excuse me, I mean,… Read More

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