Green Makhana (fox nut) Tikkis- vegan, gluten free

Green Makhana (fox nut) Tikkis- vegan, gluten free

Makhana/ Fox nuts are seeds of water lily plant that are collected in a laborious process from the bottom of ponds and then carefully cleaned, popped, polished before being commercially packed. Makhana is widely grown in Indian states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir. Nutrition wise, 

Comforting One pot Chana masala- vegan

Comforting One pot Chana masala- vegan

Comfort foods are what cultures were raised on, is my belief. A dish that binds to not just your taste buds, but your emotions and memories is what defines the ‘comfort food’ in a nut shell. Chana masala is a gravy dish made with chickpeas 

Very Berry & Cherry Pico de gallo

Very Berry & Cherry Pico de gallo

Summer brings in lots of berries. Berries are nature’s way to nourish us with countless micronutrients, antioxidants, fiber and more. From anticancer to anti inflammatory properties, there is a long list of health benefits from berries. Flavinoids are the compounds that give the lovely color 

Vibrant Chipotle Tofu- vegan, gluten free

Vibrant Chipotle Tofu- vegan, gluten free

Tofu is one of the easiest ways to add plant protein and calcium to your plate any time of the day or year. The blandness and easy texture of tofu makes it a great vehicle for varied flavors that originate in myriad cuisines. If you 

The Basic Tofu Scramble- vegan, gluten free.

The Basic Tofu Scramble- vegan, gluten free.

Tofu, is the one quintessential minimally processed food that I love and have in my fridge at all times, because it blends easily into any recipe. It adds loads of plant protein, calcium and isoflavones from soy that have so many health benefits. The blandness 

Rose Cherry Nice cream- vegan

Rose Cherry Nice cream- vegan

Cold desserts rule the hot sunny days. Nice cream is a quick, added sugar free treat made with frozen bananas. If you have a high speed blender like blendtec or vitamix, you should have tried simple nice cream by now. Nice cream , the dessert 

The must-have Healthy Vegan Ranch- Oil and sugar free.

The must-have Healthy Vegan Ranch- Oil and sugar free.

Salads are the first thing, most people identify as the healthy way to eat, be it for weight loss or chronic disease control. But, the difficult and tricky part with the salad based eating regimens is the dressing. If your dressing is dairy based, loaded 

10 minute Super Carrot stir fry- Wholefood, Plant based.

10 minute Super Carrot stir fry- Wholefood, Plant based.

Stir-fry is the simplest and satisfying form of cooking for me on most weekday evenings. This stress free yet striking recipe is designed to give good dose of protein, greens, fiber and vitamins, in a delicious, super easy dish. Carrots are year round vegetable, fridge 

Ragi Almond Chocolate Pancakes with Chia- vegan, gluten free.

Ragi Almond Chocolate Pancakes with Chia- vegan, gluten free.

Pancakes come with happy, warm, comfy and lazy vibes. For me, the possibilities of using so many varied grains veggies and fruits to create the ever kid loved pancakes motivate to keep reinventing the combinations. Ragi(finger millet) is one of the very nourishing plants, that 

No oil Homemade Herby Hummus- Wholefood, Plant based

No oil Homemade Herby Hummus- Wholefood, Plant based

Hummus is a wonderful protein loaded, easy to make dip that can eaten by the spoonful if need be. Chickpeas the main ingredient of hummus are rich in protein and fiber. The problem with store bought hummus is the addition of oil, lots of salt