Tag: wholefood plant based

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 

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 

Malabar Spinach Sorghum(Jowar) Paratha- vegan

Malabar Spinach Sorghum(Jowar) Paratha- vegan

Malabar spinach ( known as Bachali kura in telugu, Basale) , which is not of the spinach family, originated in South Asia, and loves to be perennial in warmer climates. Succulent leaves, rich in Vit A, C, iron, Calcium, are used in multiple cooking purposes. 

Healthy Sorghum(Jowar) Buckwheat Avocado Roti with Chunky Mango salsa- vegan, gluten free

Healthy Sorghum(Jowar) Buckwheat Avocado Roti with Chunky Mango salsa- vegan, gluten free

Jowar also known as the great millet/Sorghum, was actually born in Africa, but widely grown in India. Interestingly, United States is currently largest producer of Jowar, which is used primarily for livestock feed. Being a type of millet with 10% protein, and a good source