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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

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

Sweet and Spicy Fruit Chaat (Indian Fruit Salad)

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This sweet and spicy fruit chaat is basically an Indian fruit salad. It’s certainly not an ordinary fruit salad – it’s unexpected, has a kick to it and is so delicious! All you need to make fruit chaat: a big bowl of seasonal ripe fruit + my recipe for chaat sauce. Pour the chaat sauce… Read More

Paleo Kulfi (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)

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This delicious cardamom-infused Indian ice cream is about to become a summer staple. Today I’m sharing a recipe for kulfi that is paleo, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free! No need for an ice cream machine either! I’m giving kulfi, a famous Indian ice cream, a paleo-friendly makeover! And it’s just as good as the original version! You’d… Read More

Instant Pot Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

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This sweet and creamy rice pudding is a popular Indian dessert that you will absolutely love! The best part about this instant pot kheer is that it’s a breeze to make! What is Kheer? Kheer is a creamy rice pudding and it’s one of my favorite desserts to make and eat! This Indian dessert is… Read More

Instant Pot Carrot Kheer (Carrot Payasam)

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This sweet and creamy carrot kheer is a great springtime or summer dessert! Carrot kheer, also known as carrot payasam, is a sweet milky pudding perfect for any special occasion. It’s really easy to make too! You just toss a few ingredients into your instant pot and cook! I use baby carrots in the recipe… Read More

Gluten-Free Gulab Jamun (paleo, nut-free, dairy-free)

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I am so excited to share this recipe for gluten-free gulab jamun with you guys! You won’t believe what these are made out of… COCONUT FLOUR! Yup, these are coconut flour gulab jamuns! If you’ve ever been to an Indian restaurant, you’ve probably wondered: are gulab jamun gluten-free? No, they’re not. They are traditionally made… Read More

Instant Pot Gajar Halwa (Indian Carrot Pudding)

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Have you ever tried gajar halwa? It’s a bright orange Indian carrot pudding that’s absolutely decadent! Gajar ka Halwa is a delicious and rich carrot pudding made by cooking carrots with ghee, milk, sugar and a bit of cardamom. It’s the perfect dessert to make for any celebration, including Valentine’s Day which is coming right… Read More

Instant Pot Apple Butter

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Thick and creamy apple butter in under an hour? Yes, it’s absolutely possible! Just look at how thick and creamy this apple butter is! There’s no butter in this of course – but oh my goodness is it buttery! You know how when you leave (read: forget) a stick of butter on the countertop and… Read More

Paleo Strawberry Shortcake

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How adorable are these little strawberry shortcakes?! They’re a dessert that you can really feel great about eating. They’re very subtly sweet – with most of the sweetness coming from the strawberries themselves. This dessert is meant to be just sweet enough. At seven and a half months postpartum, I still have some “baby weight” to lose. I… Read More

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