A kadhai is a sort of wok in India and anything cooked in it is utterly delicious! A kadhai dish usually includes a kadhai masala so that’s where we begin with in this recipe. If you can’t be bothered to make your own spice blend (it’s easier than it sounds trust me), just use garamRead more
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Every Indian restaurant has Dal Tadka on their menu for good reason. Creamy lentils cooked with aromatics, spices and tangy tomatoes and topped with a final ‘Tadka’ or seasoning of spices, chili, garlic. Delicious comfort in a bowl, Dal Tadka to me is like coming home. Before we dive into the recipe this is yourRead more
Nothing reminds me more of my childhood than Indian street corn roasted on an open flame rubbed with chili, lime, salt and spices. YUM! Corn is incredibly nutritious. It is high in fiber, b-vitamins, minerals like zinc and magnesium, phyto-nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin, etc. This is my twist on the classic. I hope you loveRead more
Cauli rice is a fabulous way to add more micronutrients like vit C, anti-oxidants like quercetin, fiber and plant diversity to your meals. If you think it’s a bit uninspiring, make this version. The fennel, cumin and coriander add flavor and a digestion boosting. I hope you love it! RECIPEIngredients 3(-ish) cups of diced cauliflowerRead more
Baingan Ka Bharta is literally translated as Eggplant Mishmash. This Indian classic is a crowd-pleaser across all ages, with each family’s version slightly unique, and always delicious. My fam’s recipe is below. I hope you and your kids love it! RECIPE Yield4 servings as a main Ingredients 2 medium eggplantsavocado oil to rub the eggplantsRead more
DETOX! Come January 1st, so many of us will jump on the ‘detox’ wagon #amiright?! Nothing wrong with a conscious and intentional detox but our bodies are engaged in detoxifIcation ALL THE TIME via our liver, kidneys, bowels, sweat glands, DNA repair mechanisms etc etc. If we supported those innate, always working detox processes routinely, weRead more
The Indian dish Muttar Paneer gets some plant based love and I know you will LOVE it! RECIPE Yield4 servings Ingredients 1/2 chopped onion2 minced garlic cloves1/2 tsp grated ginger1.5 tbsp of avocado oil1/2 tsp turmeric2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander1/2 tsp Garam Masala1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup chopped firm tofu (useRead more
Whenever you see the color purple in nature, you are looking at ANTHOCYANINS. Plant-based antioxidants with powerful health benefits! When possible leave that purple skin on the eggplant. This curry is inspired by southern Indian flavors with a spice mama twist. I hope you LOVE it! RECIPE Yield4 servings Ingredients 1/4 tsp nigella seeds1/2 tspRead more
My aunt Vinita makes a finger-licking ‘Lahsun Vaale Aloo’ or Garlicky Potatoes. This recipe is inspired by her. Garlic is SO good for us, fodder for our microbiome and SO delicious as our potatoes. I added frozen spinach to up the nutritional ante and make this a more complete veggie side. Enjoy with a bowlRead more
When it comes to swoon-worthy Indian restaurant classics, it doesn’t get any more iconic than chicken tikka masala. I decided to take that creamy, dreamy crowd-pleaser of a dish in a decidedly plant-based direction—with zero compromises on flavor. An unconventional hit of smoked paprika adds depth and complexity, and cashews lend richness without the heavinessRead more
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