Richa Hingle - Vegan Richas Everyday Kitchen: Epic Anytime Recipes with a World of Flavor

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Vegan Richas Indian Kitchen

Vegan Richas Everyday Kitchen: Epic Anytime Recipes with a World of Flavor by Richa Hingle (Copyright 2017 by Richa Hingle)

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ISBN: 978-1-941252-406

First Edition, September 2017

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Hingle, Richa.

Vegan Richas everyday kitchen : epic anytime recipes with a world of

flavor / Richa Hingle.

Woodstock, Virginia : Vegan Heritage Press7.

LCCN 2017029423 (print) | LCCN 2017035682 (ebook) | ISBN

9781941252406 (epub) | ISBN 9781941252413 (prc) | ISBN 9781941252390

(paperback)

LCSH: Vegan cooking. | BISAC: COOKING / Vegetarian & Vegan.

LCGFT: Cookbooks.

LCC TX837 (ebook) | LCC TX837 .H55 2017 (print) | DDC

641.5/636--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017029423

Photo Credits: Cover and interior photography by Richa Hingle. Front cover: . Cover design based on a concept by Kat Marshello.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this book should not be taken as medical advice. If you require a medical diagnosis or prescription, or if you are contemplating any major dietary change, please consult a qualified health-care professional. You should always seek an expert medical opinion before making changes in your diet or supplementation regimen.

Publishers Note: The information in this book was correct and complete to the best of our knowledge. Website addresses and contact information were correct at the time of publication. The publisher is not responsible for specific health or allergy issues or adverse reactions to recipes contained in this book.

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Dedication

To you, blog readers, the people who inspire me every day to do more.

Contents

Preface

Many years ago, I was in the tech industry working on multiple projects, running from meeting to meeting, and spending countless hours on a computer. Due to a health issue, all of that suddenly changed, and I was not able to return to that work. After years of recovery and acceptance, I started cooking and experimenting in the kitchen to make use of my time. I started my food blog, Vegan Richa ( www.veganricha.com ), and began baking breads. The blog had a different name when I started as I was not vegan. Around the same time, my husband, Vivek, and I adopted Chewie, our Pomeranian, and started fostering other dogs. Food blogging and an online presence in the rescue community came together for me when I started reading other vegan blogs, and I finally made the connection that all animals deserve love. I couldnt continue to eat animals while I was caring for one as a member of my family. I also educated myself about the cruelties in the meat and dairy industries. My heart ached with every new discovery about the pain and suffering farmed animals experience. Gradually, I went vegan, and my husband followed me.

Richas parents, Tripti and Tribhuvan Hingle, and Chewie

My transition to a vegan diet at home was not very difficult, because everyday Indian food is already vegetable-rich, generally vegetarian, and not dependent on cheese or meat. Soon, because of the success of my blog, I started trying my hand at other cuisines and vegan baking. The blog was, in a way, a journey of learning on the job. While I do not have formal culinary training, after making similar things repeatedly, I often discover a shorter method or learn how to adjust recipes to achieve authenticity and desirable results. But thats the thing that keeps me excited about my cooking: my blog readers and I are all learning together as a community.

I grew up eating seasonal, local, and freshly made food with tons of flavor from spices and herbs. At home, our food celebrated lentils, beans, vegetables, and fresh fruits. Most of what I cook comes from Mom, as well as what I learned cooking for myself after I moved out of my parents homeI had to feed myself while living with roommates, and then I had to feed myself and my husband. I am also inspired by other cookbook authors, websites, and bloggers. I admit that I am a fussy eater. I guess that is what helps me develop a balance of flavors and textures that I enjoy. Thankfully, my readers love my creations too, judging by the success of my first book, Vegan Richas Indian Kitchen.

My first book established that Indian cuisine can be veganized well. This book expands on that idea and veganizes recipes from many more cuisines. Hopefully, you will find a recipe for whatever you have in the refrigerator and pantry, as this book has many recipes that turn everyday staples into delicious meals. While Vegan Richas Indian Kitchen was about introducing my Indian food to America, this one is about applying my Indian roots to everyday food.

Many of the recipes can be made with variations, so you can enjoy months and months of easy, satisfying vegan meals. I have filled this book with a new collection of incredible recipes that have been tested and loved by all who have tried them.

This book is an extension of my own vegan lifestyle that combines my love of complex flavors, enjoyment of the time in the kitchen, and compassion for the animals. Lets cook!

Richa Hingle with her mother, Tripti Hingle

Introduction

It can be a challenge providing everyday meals that are wholesome, delicious, simple to make, and fun to eat. If you want to put out the most amazing vegan food, you need this book.

When I am developing recipes, I follow a few simple rules. I strongly believe that vegan food should be easy to make, flavorful, and inclusive. This means that my recipes tend to have a lot of flavor, offer allergy-friendly variations, and provide multiple substitutions. At times, this requires a longer list of herbs and spices. The recipes in this book are no exception, but please dont let long ingredient lists deter you. The recipes themselves are quite simple to prepare.

Many of my readers request to see my blog recipes in printed form. So, in this book, I have included a number of recipes that have become popular on VeganRicha.com . However, more than half the recipes are new and were created exclusively for this book, including recipes for Thai and other Asian dishes, pizza, curries, bowls, burgers, and casseroles. There is also a big chapter on desserts and one dedicated to DIY recipes.

Defying the misconception that everyday vegan meals consist mostly of salads, todays vegan dishes go way beyond. Some days, its all about stir-fries, which can include vegetables paired with amazing sauces: , will surprise you. A weekend lasagna meal can be topped off with a simple crisp cookie, fudgy blondie, or decadent pie. So many options!