This Deepavali, traditional mithai takes on a vegan avatar
The HinduOil-free, sugarless, no-dairy gulab jamuns? Aravindan’s family turned vegan four years ago, and converted their sweet shop to vegan-only sweets. Festive recipes Mumbai-based chef Vandana Tiwari, who turned vegan seven years ago to reverse her hyperthyroidism, made chocolate modaks for Ganesh Chaturthi this year. “These will be part of boxes of vegan sweets for Diwali,” says Gautam, who set up the business of health foods in August last year and is surprised by the growing niche market. “The trials are on and we should get the sweet ready in time for Diwali.” Vegan malpua recipe Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds ; 3-4 crushed cardamoms OR ½ tsp cardamom powder; 3 tbsp full fat coconut milk; 3 tbsp coconut butter; 3 tbsp almond paste; ½ cup water; ⅓ tsp baking soda For the topping : ½ cup coconut milk; ½ cup date paste; ¼ tsp cardamom powder; 2 tbsp mix of almonds and pistachios, for the garnish Method: In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, fennel seeds and cardamom.
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