Lentils are a potent superfood and I know that word is triggering for some but it’s true! Lentils have superior effects on our health and on disease prevention so they are a definite superfood in my books! Regular lentil consumption is associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes.Read more
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Moong Ki Dal or yellow lentils was something I grew up eating in India on the regular and the fact that I can now bring that comfort food magic to my kids makes my heart and soul happy. This is simple, delicious, creamy, ancestral comfort food at it’s best. I know every family does itRead more
…because I love me and I love you guys — you’re welcome! RECIPE Yield4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup organic rolled oats1 tsp vanilla1/4 tsp cardamom1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon1/4 tsp ginger powder1 tbsp raw cacao powdera splash of orange blossom water (optional but some good)a splash of your favorite nut milk top with ground flax,Read more
Growing up in India, my Nani (maternal grandmother) made this kheer or rice pudding on the regular. I have fond memories of devouring bowlfuls of this stuff and feeling utterly filled with so much love and comfort. Now you guys know I talk a lot about healthy foods and one could argue that this whiteRead more
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
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
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