Month: December 2020

Pure Blissful Berry & Carrot smoothie-vegan

Pure Blissful Berry & Carrot smoothie-vegan

One thing I always have in my fridge – carrots including baby carrots. They are nutritious, excellent source of Vitamin A (1/2 cup gives you 73% of your daily dose Vit A), plus they last long in the fridge, are available year round, are loved 

Candy Cane Millet Chocolate Truffles- Plant-based, gluten free

Candy Cane Millet Chocolate Truffles- Plant-based, gluten free

It is the season of indulgence in all things sweet, decadent and joyful. Amidst the endless cookies, cakes, and other sweets, finding a reasonably healthier dessert without altering the texture or taste as much, while keeping up the excitement of my main audience- my kids, 

Beetroot lemongrass soup with tofu- vegan, gluten free

Beetroot lemongrass soup with tofu- vegan, gluten free

I am sure, you have noticed my obsession with soups by now. The season calls for a dramatic soup that is lively in color and aroma. I found the perfect starting point for it, the beetroot sitting in the fridge. Beetroot gets it incandescent lively 

The Chocoholic Cup of Bliss-vegan.

The Chocoholic Cup of Bliss-vegan.

I am not a coffee person and the only obsession I have during the winter holidays is hot chocolate. The warmth, the sweetness, the creaminess, embodies the holiday season for me. Simple things are often the hardest ones to attain perfection and in my opinion 

Simple 15 minute garlic mushroom- vegan.

Simple 15 minute garlic mushroom- vegan.

There is something so perfect about the combination of garlic and mushroom, not just because of the taste, but also for the health benefits, especially boosting immunity. No list of spice mixes, no special equipment, no multiple steps- this is probably one of the simplest 

Hearty Spinach & Apple soup with Millet- vegan, gluten free.

Hearty Spinach & Apple soup with Millet- vegan, gluten free.

It is the season of soups, and I am loving it. Soups are easier to cook, work perfectly to spice up the autumn evenings, and provide an excellent medium to hide ingredients that my kids would otherwise not be so open to. This hearty soup 

Baby potatoes in cranberry gravy with chunky spinach-vegan

Baby potatoes in cranberry gravy with chunky spinach-vegan

‘Nibbles’ is what these cutest bite size baby potatoes are named rightfully and I could not resist myself in making them a big part of my meal. The inspiration for this dish is the yummy baby potato tamarind gravy that I ate growing up especially 

Ragi & Oats banana waffles- vegan, gluten free, allergen friendly

Ragi & Oats banana waffles- vegan, gluten free, allergen friendly

Breakfast is the important meal of the day, especially if you have kids and it is vital to give them the nutritional power in the first meal of the day. The challenge for me is always to find ways to include those nutritious ingredients that 

‘Warm me up’ South Indian Chili- vegan

‘Warm me up’ South Indian Chili- vegan

Beloved Beans, are truly ignored super heroes of foods. They are shown to increase lifespan, protect from cancer, help with glucose control, lower cholesterol, and provide many more nutrients. For the nutrition content of different beans, please refer to https://beaninstitute.com/bean-nutrition-overview/ American dietary guidelines recommend 3