The joy of finding a healthy alternative to fast food is priceless, and it incrementally increases with the deliciousness in each bite of the healthy version. In this day and age, where there are numerous fake meat alternatives to replace the processed meat burgers, there …
Spotlight on for ‘Horse gram’ (aka as ulavalu, kulith, kollu,muthira in various indian languages). Horse gram, crop grown in South east Asia, some parts of Africa is the lentil with the most protein content on the planet. Drought resistant, excellent nutrition profile and hardiness, makes …
Mornings that start with powerful breakfasts truly fuel you to take over that pending to do list. Have you ‘bean’ there? If not, this recipe is the answer. Beans, of all kinds are excellent sources of plant protein packaged with fiber and various phytonutrients. At …
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 …
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 …
No matter what ingredients are in the pantry, the efficiency of minimizing food waste and maximizing the potential of cooked food is always a blissful kitchen achievement. Rice is a daily cooked staple in my kitchen. My encounters with left over rice usually result in …
One pot meals are my best friends, in addition to ready to eat greens, canned beans and packaged tofu during busy weekdays. In the process of trying to shift from usual meals (rice or roti with vegetable based dishes) to a more balanced, whole food …