Eggless Banana Chocolate Cake#AlphabetChallenge

This cake is soft, moist and chocolaty. Quick and easy to make. Taste delicious. Made this for my hubby's birthday.
Ingredients
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Heaped Dark Cocoa powder
¾ Cup Sugar powder
1 Teaspoon Baking powder
¼ Teaspoon Baking soda
1 Teaspoon Vanilla essence
1 Ripe Banana - mashed
½ Cup Oil
¼ Cup Warm Milk
Method 

Grease and line a 6 inch round pan.
Preheat the oven to 180°C. 
Sieve the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cocoa powder thrice. 

In a another bowl whisk sugar, banana and oil till light and thick. Then add vanilla essence and whisk again. Fold in the flour little by little along with the milk till well incorporated . Pour in greased pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Labels: Cakes, Eggless, Banana, Kids delight, Alphabet Challenge
Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet Challenge 2026 - Alphabet "E"

• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Corn and Edamame Salad
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Dim Posto - Bengali Egg Curry
• Blogghetti: Easter Candy Charcuterie Board
• Food Lust People Love: Edamame Summer Salad
• Sneha’s Recipe: Eggless Banana Chocolate Cake
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Baked Beef Empanadas
• A Messy Kitchen: Golden Egg Bread
• Culinary Cam: Mayak Gyeran: A Riff on Korean Marinated Eggs
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Souper Easy Quiche
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Whipped Feta Lemon Zest & Basil Deviled Eggs

Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Noodles#SundayFunday

This Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Noodles are so easy and delicious. This dish will be ready in less than 20 to 25 minutes and is a great ‘clean out your fridge’ recipe, so you can use any veggies you have!
Ingredients
For The Peanut Sauce
½ Cup Peanut Butter - I used creamy
3 Tablespoons Tamari Or Coconut Amino
2 Tablespoons Sesame oil
1 Medium Lime - zest and juice
½ Teaspoon Fried Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Noodle Powder Mix
1 Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
Other Ingredients
½ Cup Scallion - Green & White Chopped
½ Cup Carrots - cut into juliennes
1 Packet Noodles
Optional Garnishes
Handful Roasted Peanuts - roughly chopped
1 Tablespoon Fried Brown Onions - Brista
1 Teaspoon Fried Minced Garlic
Method
For The Sauce

Add all ingredients to a blender, starting with little water. Blend until smooth then add a little more water to thin as necessary. The amount you need will depend on how thick or runny your peanut butter is. Bear in mind that the noodles are easier to toss if the sauce isn't too thick. Set aside.
The colour will look different depending on which method you choose. Blending makes it much lighter.
For The Noodles
Boil the noodles as per packet instructions. Drain and keep aside.

In a large wok heat oil add the carrot and white part of the scallions sauté for one or two minutes on high flame. Add the blended sauce and let it cook till it comes to a boil add the noodles and toss them well. Add the green part of the scallions and toss for a second or two. It's ready!!

Serve garnished with fried onions, garlic and crushed peanuts. Enjoy!!
Labels: Peanut Butter,Peanuts,Main course, Thailand, Noodles,Vegan,Asian Cuisine, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are celebrating National Noodle Month, check the recipes below.

• A Messy Kitchen: Garlic Lover's Pasta
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Kung Pao Noodles
• Mayuri's Jikoni: Manchow Soup 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Protein Packed Noodle Bowl 
• Food Lust People Love: Savory Garlic Rice Noodles 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Sour Cream Noodles
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Stir Fry Noodles with Beef
• Sneha's Recipe: Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Noodles 
• Our Good Life: Winter Comfort Food: Butter Noodles 

Ginger Almond & Poppy Seeds Vadi#SundayFunday

This Ginger Vadi / Alepak is popular in Maharashtra made during winter as a nutritious candy treat that aids in digestion and helps fight cold and cough. These turned so delicious and everyone loved it. These will last for 3 - 4 weeks on the pantry shelf.
Cup Measurement = 250Ml
Ingredients 
100 Grams Cleaned & Peeled Ginger - chopped
¼ Cup Poppy seeds
½ Cup Almonds
250Ml Milk
1 Tablespoon Desi Ghee
Granulated Sugar - see method
Pinch Of Salt
Method 

Granulated Sugar is measured after grinding.
Soak the almonds and poppy seeds separately in hot water for 6 hours
Then strain the poppy seeds with a fine mesh strainer
Peel the almonds and grind the poppy seeds & almonds together with little milk to form a fine paste
Grind the ginger without adding any liquid to a fine paste. Remove this into a cup how much is the ginger double the quantity granulated sugar.
Grind the poppy seeds & almonds in milk to a fine paste. Remove into same cup. How much is this quantity equal amount granulated sugar.
Wash the blender jar in the remaining milk.

In a heavy bottom pan add a tablespoon ghee add the ground ginger and poppy almond paste sauté for a minute or two on low flame. The ginger will start to release an aroma. 

Then add the sugar and washed mixer jar with milk , a pinch of salt. 

Stir continuously on low flame.

When it stars to leave the bottom of the pan and starts to form a ball in the center.
Test take a bowl of water add a teaspoon of the mixture when it forms a soft ball then it's ready.

Remove into a greased tray and flatten it evenly with a greased butter paper. When still hot cut the vadi into shape you want. 

Then let is cool for at least an hour then cut on the lines and Enjoy!!

Labels: Ginger, Poppy seeds, Almond, Sugar, Vadi, Sunday Funday, Root Vegetables, Candy

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes made with "Root Vegetables"
Mildly Indian: Alu kangmet |Manipuri potato mash

Mayuri's Jikoni : Arbi Ka Paratha

Cook With Renu: Beetroot Paneer Rice With Leftover Rice (Easy Lunchbox Recipe) 

Food Lust People Love: Chantenay Carrot Ginger Soup

Sneha's Recipe: Ginger Almond & Poppy Seed Vadi

A Messy Kitchen: Maple Miso Root Vegetable Medley

Karen's Kitchen Stories: Parsnip and Leek Soup with Cumin and Mustard Seeds 

Amy's Cooking Adventures: Roasted Beet Galette

Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Roasties 

Making Miracles: Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie   

Keto Dairy Free Savory Crepes With Almond Flour#AlphabetChallenge

I love crepes for breakfast, so I made these large crepes for me to enjoy. These crepes are dairy free, these are good to enjoy with sugar free jam.
Cup Measurement = 250ml
Makes 7 Large Crepes
Ingredients
1¼ Cup Almond Flour
½ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Cup Egg Whites
¼ Teaspoon Salt
Butter Or Desi Ghee - for brushing the pan
Method

In a large bowl combine egg whites, almond flour, almond milk and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Let rest 5 minutes. Set a 10-inch skillet over medium low flame. Add just enough oil or butter to the pan to lightly coat it. 

Once hot, tilt the pan pour the batter to the pan and swirl or spread into a thin layer that reaches to the edges. 

Cover with a lid. After 2 minutes open and let is cook for a few seconds or until the edges are cooked and can be loosened with a spatula. Loosen all the way around and then lift one edge gently and work spatula underneath (I found it easiest to place the spatula to loosened edge and under the crepe so I could flip it).

Flip and cook on the other side until lightly browned. Remove and lay on prepared baking sheet, then continue with remaining batter. You can layer another piece of parchment on top of the first set of crepes as more come off the pan.

Fill with whatever your little heart desires. You can enjoy these with sugar free jam or with sugar-free Nutella!

Labels: Crepes, Keto, Low Carb, International Cuisine, Almond Flour, Egg Whites, Dairy Free, Alphabet Challenge

Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet Challenge 2026 - Alphabet "D" 

Alphabet Challenge Please add your Blog Name/ Blog URL/ Recipe Title in the corresponding weeks below 2026 Alphabet Challenge-Week D- February 18- Final

• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche
• Food Lust People Love: Coconut Cream Date Caramel
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Dalithoy,Konkani Style Dal 
• Blogghetti: Deviled Egg Charcuterie Board
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Dirty Shirley
• Magical Ingredients: Dragon Paneer Roll 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Keto Dairy Savory Crepes With Almond Flour
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Parmesan & Cheddar Pimento Corn Chip Dip 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Ricotta Gnudi with Creamy Mushroom Sauce 
• Culinary Cam Sesame Dandelion Greens, Siguemchi Namul-Style
• A Messy Kitchen: Sticky Toffee Swirled Cookies 

Energy High Protein Shake#SundayFunday

My son in law prefers a Energy High Protein Shake when he comes back from his running or hiking. So this my to go recipe for him whenever he stays with us. This shake will make you feel full and satisfied for longer.

Serves One
Ingredients
5 Almonds
2 Whole Walnuts
5 Cashewnuts
200 Ml Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Teaspoon Heaped Chia seeds
2 Cubes Sugar Free Dark Chocolate
5 Dates
1 Tablespoon Heaped Sugar Free Creamy Peanut Butter
Crushed Pistachios For Garnish
Method

Blend all ingredients well and serve garnished with crushed pistachios. Enjoy!!
Labels: Juices, Healthy, Almond, Cashewnuts, Dates, Vegan, Gluten free, Sugar Free, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes with "Almonds"

• Mayuri's Jikoni : Almond Date Balls 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Banana Pancakes 
• Sizzling Tastebuds: Basil Almond Pesto 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Chinese Almond Cookies 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Copycat Panera Thai Chicken Salad 
• Sneha's Recipe: Energy High Protein Shake 
• Culinary Cam: Gató de Almendras Mallorquín 
• A Messy Kitchen: Grain Free Almond Flour Cinnamon Pancakes 
• Making Miracles: Lemon Almond Muffins 
• Food Lust People Love: Smoky Spicy Roasted Almonds