Fresh-baked Jowar donuts- vegan, gluten free.

Fresh-baked Jowar donuts- vegan, gluten free.

This recipe is one of my favorites, be it for the satisfying taste, texture, or the precious feeling of content after a successful quest to figure out the combination of flours, fats, sugars that work from a health stand point. Did you know- the earliest 

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, 

Healthy Avocado Chickpea Ragi Brownies- vegan, gluten-free.

Healthy Avocado Chickpea Ragi Brownies- vegan, gluten-free.

If I could have a brownie for breakfast, it will be this one. A perfect combo of carbs, good fats and protein, and makes the decadent list in my books. My kids did not get to see the initial process of using avocado, chickpeas and 

Creamy okra butter nut squash curry- vegan

Creamy okra butter nut squash curry- vegan

Okra is one of the most cooked vegetables in my kitchen. Mostly because, it is a common South Indian veggie that we grew up with and is always a kid favorite because of its crunchy texture. Be it quarantine times or living too far from 

Colorful & yummy Pineapple Tofu Quinoa-Vegan

Colorful & yummy Pineapple Tofu Quinoa-Vegan

Fried rice, product of a simple idea of mixing various ingredients to left over rice and making it a yummy meal is loved world wide. I totally believe in the concept but wanted more robust grain than rice in my dish. If I were to 

Ragi vermicelli with moringa leaves & edamame- vegan, gluten free

Ragi vermicelli with moringa leaves & edamame- vegan, gluten free

Breakfast and me, there is a relationship more than with other meals of the day, and I constantly want to be creative and make breakfast nutritious. Scientifically, you meals have to be lighter by end of the day and a good breakfast is vital for 

Quick, Nutty chocolate oatmeal- vegan and in 2 versions.

Quick, Nutty chocolate oatmeal- vegan and in 2 versions.

Oatmeal is so underrated breakfast when we look into the health benefits it offers. We call it the dependable breakfast. Plus, who doesn’t like an under 10 min, wholesome breakfast that doesn’t need the stove. Oatmeal is my go to breakfast for most weekday mornings. 

Amaranth (Rajgira) and Soy vegetable upma – vegan, gluten free.

Amaranth (Rajgira) and Soy vegetable upma – vegan, gluten free.

Amaranth is an ancient grain, thought to be a part of Incan, Mayan and Aztec civilizations. This grain was used to build deities in Aztec times, but after the Spanish invasion, somehow was lost in use. It was brought back to limelight from the 1970s 

Millet Sweet Potato Bean & Kale One Pot Pulao- vegan, gluten free

Millet Sweet Potato Bean & Kale One Pot Pulao- vegan, gluten free

Sweet potatoes are rich source for Vitamin A, fiber, antioxidants. In fact, one sweet potato will provide 100% of your daily requirement of Vitamin A. The orange, purple, yellow sweet potatoes are more nutritious than white ones. Compared to regular potatoes, sweet potatoes have lower 

Grilled Tropical Tofu salad- wholefood, plant based

Grilled Tropical Tofu salad- wholefood, plant based

Grilling is the trademark of summer in the kitchen. Using dry heat , food is cooked at higher temperature but in lot shorter time. Those brown grill marks are too appetizing and add warmth to any food. Not to forget the aroma that you cannot