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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 

Vegan Butternut squash & oats pancakes

Vegan Butternut squash & oats pancakes

It is past thanksgiving, but I am not done with butter nut squash. The long shelf life, the sweetness, the ease of cooking, and the versatility of butternut squash makes it a repeat ingredient in my kitchen. So far, I have used it in gravy 

The ‘Superfood’ brand.

The ‘Superfood’ brand.

Eight years ago, I remember telling my then 3 year old an imaginary tale about the super food broccoli making superman strong when he ate it, in a desperate attempt to get that one broccoli floret into his mouth. Thankfully, that worked and I did 

‘Can’t stop eating’ Millet Chocolate fudgy tart- no bake, vegan, gluten free.

‘Can’t stop eating’ Millet Chocolate fudgy tart- no bake, vegan, gluten free.

‘Stressed’ spelled backwards is desserts and I think with the pandemic the stressful times seem to have no expiry date. It’s a natural human tendency to look for hope, reasons to celebrate and find joy in the little things in life, especially during tough times. 

Tangy Cranberry & Beetroot Rasam.

Tangy Cranberry & Beetroot Rasam.

South Indian meals are never complete without rasam. The purpose of rasam in a meal is to aid in digestion, prevent bloating, speed up metabolism with the spices such as black pepper in it. Rasam is scientifically a traditional functional food, which means it as 

Delicious Tofu and mixed nuts Ladoo- vegan, gluten free.

Delicious Tofu and mixed nuts Ladoo- vegan, gluten free.

This recipe is purely to showcase the importance and versatility of ‘Soy’ amidst the festive celebrations. Soy should actually be celebrated across the food world, but there are too many existing myths about a non existent dark side of soy. Soy is a complete protein,