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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Pita is a bread that is oven made using flour, yeast and is usually meant to be stuffed. Whole grain pita bread is a wonderful item that you can stock up on, as the choice of fillings is unlimited depending on the season and region …
Salads are a great way to eat whole plant foods, as long as you watch the quality and quantity of the dressing. This recipe is a light, crisp, super fresh salad loaded with summer flavors. Rainbow of colors from various plant foods, reflect the diverse …
Growing up in India, I relished the taste and sight of Jhalmuri ( aka- munta kindha pappu in telugu), a popular street food, made from adding spice mixtures to puffed rice. It still remains a part of my memorable evenings in India. This recipe is …
Okra aka Lady’s finger is thought to have originated in African continent, and was introduced in to the US in the late 1600s, initially in Louisiana. It still continues to be a beloved ingredient in the Southern cuisine, in traditional gumbo. Of note, India is …
Finding a wholefood, plant based game day food that is incredibly delicious and easy to make is a challenge. People tend to overeat while immersed in the enthusiasm and excitement. So, having healthy food choices around is crucial to keep the body happy and to …
Festivals are the time of the year to celebrate, rejoice and be thankful for everything in life. But also, festive times are notorious for eating often fried/ fatty foods. Most Indian festival dishes are incredibly delicious, while not exactly the healthiest options, in my opinion. …