recipe — Recipes — Sheil Shukla

Pumpkin Chai Cake

A sequel to my cardamom coffee cake, this pumpkin chai cake is perfect for fall/autumn and even Diwali! It combines warm spices and classic fall flavors with a soft and tender crumb.

dessert, VeganSheil ShuklaSeptember 30, 2020cake, pumpkin, recipe, pumpkin chai cake, vegan Comments

Spicy Basil and Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

I developed this recipe to be a combination of two of my favorite stir fry dishes: spicy basil tofu and ginger sesame tofu. This recipe utilizes coated and baked tofu- a simple and cleaner alternative to battered and deep-fried tofu. I hope you’ll try this delicious dish!

Tofu, Vegan, AsianSheil ShuklaSeptember 3, 2020stir fry, tofu, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, basil tofu, sesame tofu Comments

Baked Chimichangas

Chimichangas are typically deep-fried but I’ve modified the traditional version here to not only be baked but also fully plant-based. They’re filled with fajita veggies and black beans and topped off with a vegan nacho cheeze sauce and avocado crema. They are absolutely delicious and pretty straightforward to make as well!

Vegan, Tex MexSheil ShuklaAugust 26, 2020baked chimichangas, recipe, vegan, nacho cheese, plant based Comments

Samosa Potstickers

These potstickers have an Indian flair! They have a mouthwatering samosa filling and are served alongside green chutney.

Indian, Southeast AsianSheil ShuklaJune 26, 2020samosa, potsticker, vegan, vegetarian, recipe, indian Comment

Cardamom Coffee Cake

The sweetness of this cake pairs well with the bitterness of the coffee, and the floral touch of cardamom combined with rich brown sugar takes it over the edge! I’ve avoided using any fancy ingredients here, and I’m sure many of you are likely to have most of the ingredients already.

dessert, CoffeeSheil ShuklaMay 16, 2020cake, coffee, cardamom, dessert, vegan, eggless, recipe Comments

Indonesian-Inspired Peanut Tofu

This tofu dish is inspired by the Indonesian flavors of satay with peanut sauce. It is not intended to be a completely authentic recreation of the classic dish but rather my interpretation of it. My version draws from regions throughout Asia, borrowing lime leaves typical of Thai cuisine, five spice powder of Chinese cuisine, and turmeric adored by Indian cuisine.

Southeast Asian, TofuSheil ShuklaApril 25, 2020recipe, tofu, peanut sauce, indonesian, vegan, satay Comment

Spinach Daal Recipe

My first recipe for my new site features nutritional powerhouse ingredients including turmeric, ginger, spinach, and legumes (moong daal). The inspiration for this recipe draws from my Indian heritage and it is similar to a dish I grew up eating. It uses traditional Indian ingredients, and I have provided detailed ingredient notes at the end of the recipe. Don’t fret if you’re not interested in Indian recipes. There will be plenty of other recipes to come!

Indian, Gujarati, Daal, StewSheil ShuklaApril 19, 2020recipe, Gujarati, Indian, daal, spinach, lentils, legumes Comment