The more I explored a complete plant-based lifestyle, the more I noticed that cauliflower became a perennial in my kitchen. I never realized that cauliflower is so versatile, especially in Indian cooking. Cauliflower does well in stirfries, gravy dishes, fritters, stews, quick steamed salads, baked …
If there is one nutrient that has gained lot of attention in research and practice over the last few decades, it is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a micronutrient that we mostly produce (> 50%) with our natural connection with sunlight, through a series of …
Indian festivals are deeply tied to rich desserts, usually made with lots of ghee, dairy products and sugar. Kesari is a popular South Indian dish, made with semolina (ravva) roasted with ghee, and then sweetened with sugar, enjoyed with nuts and raisins. It is a …
With fast paced lives, where most of us find it hard to keep a tab on our daily veggies and fruits intake, smoothies come to rescue. Smoothie is my go to snack busy afternoons and sometimes replaces my breakfast. If you are used to juicing, …
Wholegrains are the nature’s gift to us and at least 3 servings a day is recommended for optimum health. Diet rich in ‘whole’ grains such as barley, brown rice, can prevent and even aid in reversing some chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease. Compared to …
Spring is in the air and the first flavor I love to load up in my dishes is ‘lemon’. It just adds a bright, fresh vibe with tarty sweetness that is so precious in any recipe. Lemon flavor puts the fun and fancy twist on …
Amla, the India gooseberry is widely used in Ayurveda, is known to have antioxidants, lots of fibers, and is loaded with Vitamin C. Per Ayurveda, it is great for improving digestion and reduces acidity. There were many studies done on Amla, especially it’s potent lipid …
With spring comes Holi, the festival of colors, which is celebrated to forgive ,forget and to rejoice in unlimited hues. Thandai which is synonymous with Holi festival, is a festive drink made by adding slightly spiced nut mixture, traditionally to milk, along with sugar. My …
The weather is slowly warming up, but the evenings are still perfect for soups. The convenience of being one pot dishes that can hide the presence of lots of veggies, grains, beans makes me a big soup fan especially at dinner time often. I love …
The best kept secret of eating more veggies, is always the dip or the sauce that goes along with them. If the dip is sensational, you cannot stop dipping and before you know it, you have eaten more veggies without any extra effort. and have …