Garlicky mushrooms & Mediterranean style pilaf 🌿🌱🌿🌱 With homegrown tomatoes & parsley along with olives and almonds, this vibrant pilaf … More
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Crispy Gnocchi & Scallion Basil Sauce
Don’t we all have preconceived notions of what healthy food looks like. Does this plate come to your mind? Well … More
Indian Peanut Salad
Call it chaat, snack or salad, this dish is a Desi (Indian) favorite that elicits the simplicity of process and … More
Creamy Scallion Basil Sauce
Today I’m sharing a simple, easy to put together, no cook sauce. And I mean, literally no cooking; just add … More
Roasted eggplant stuffed with Olives & Tomatoes
This is our favorite kind of summer food. Bright, fresh, light, and packed with flavor. I made a stuffing that … More
The best Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Über savory Cheesy Mac. Vegan & Nut free. I’m not going to be another vegan that says it’s THE BEST … More
Sunflower Sprouts Salad w/Avocado-Basil-Green onion Dressing
I love the #zerowasteplate initiative by this organization called “No Food Waste Chennai”. They do great work by raising awareness … More
Spice crusted Brussels Sprouts (Bonus: carrot salad w/turmeric dressing)
Brussels sprouts made my favorite way, with spices of course. I honestly don’t know where this delicious vegetable gets its … More
Pasta Bowl w/Sauteed Kale & Cabbage Lentil Salad
Have you tried my luscious super cheesy spiced Vegan Mac and cheese yet? I highly recommend you do! Here is … More
Onion and Spinach Pakoda w/Mint-Ginger Chutney
In today’s edition of comforting snacks that just have to be made when it’s cloudy and cool, I made Onion … More
Tofu Scramble
I could eat a good savory scramble everyday, and tofu scrambles are my go to. They’re easy to make, nutritious, … More
Zhoug Pasta w/Tomato Relish
My recent sauce obsession has been Zhoug (ZOOg); a spicy cilantro ‘pesto’, known to have originated from Yemen, then to … More
Spiced Pepper Medley & Black Bean Tacos
We love tacos, and find every which way to change up the fillings each time! Today, a portion of my … More
Methi & Lemon Spiced Dal (IP recipe)
Our meal bowl today was complete with dhal, millets, cucumbers and a simple salad. This rather simple version of dhal … More
10 minute Easy Chia Jam
This easy chia jam is my favorite. No special equipment, no canning jars, and none of those grotesquely large quantities … More
Carrot Salad w/pickled Ginger
This simple and tasty Indian salad makes the humble carrot shine. It’s an easy home style recipe that is refreshing, … More
Chole/Channa Masala: Easy version
Channa Masala has innumerable variations depending on the region of India it originates from. More recently, it’s grown wings and … More
Spicy Miso Salad Nourish Bowl
Made myself a healthy and nutritious plate of food! The highlight of this meal is the spicy miso salad dressing! … More
Tofu, Quinoa & Black Bean Scramble
The things I look for the most in weeknight meals are simplicity, nutrition, and flavor. This recipe hits the mark … More
Sprouts & Green Mango Salad
Today is all about this herb dressed Mango & Moong Sprouts Bowl; Filled with crunchy veggies, super tangy raw mangoes, … More
Homemade Greek Salad and Dressing
Ever been to a mediterranean restaurant and ask yourself “how do they make such a simple salad taste so great”? … More
Mung Bean Sprouts Masala
How do you make basic pantry veggies and lentil sprouts taste like that gravy that’s been simmering all day long? … More
Kale Basil Almond Pesto and Bowties
Cue those cozy weekend lunch vibes! I made a vegan Kale Basil Almond pesto, liberally tossed it into ‘EatBanza’ chickpeas … More
Juice Cleanse – Day 3
It’s the final day! Big Lessons: Clear your schedule. Plan and re-prioritize all three days. Grocery shop. Don’t presume any feelings … More
Juice Cleanse – Day 2
If you haven’t read my previous posts: “Prep” and Day 1, please do. This is my experience, continued… As expected, day … More
Juice Cleanse – Day 1
If you haven’t read my Juicing “Prep” post from yesterday, please do. This is my experience…continued… Yesterday was a successful … More
Turmeric-Cumin-Pepper Rasam
Rasam (literally means essence) but translates culinarily to a spiced broth, or soup. Often served over rice, or other grains … More
Mediterranean-Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Looking for an out of the box no lettuce/leafy greens salad recipe? Or an outstanding side dish for that burger … More
Balsamic Kale Salad w/Herb Roasted Veggies
Sending positive vibes this Wednesday and wishing everyone over this hump day! Hope y’all have a lovely rest of the … More
Turmeric Couscous w/Roasted Mushrooms & Shishito Peppers
Some days, your lunch isn’t wearing any makeup and it’s still the most beautiful thing in the world. Spice roasted … More
Beet Greens & Crispy Mushroom Stir Fry
Hope everyone’s week is off to a good start <3 Today’s lunch was a rather easy and delectable vegan veggie … More
Dal Sabji Indian Nourish Bowl
This Indian vegan bowl is taste and texture perfection in my book! A dollop of nutritious dal with spiced veggie … More
‘Eat the Rainbow’ Salad
When food looks like this, it just needs to be photographed and documented! This delicious salad is one of my … More
Whole Moong and Masoor Masala Dal
Lentils are my go-to for quick and easy comfort food. With the varieties of dals, spices and veggies, along with … More
Black Bean Noodles with Black bean Vegetable Hash
Who ever thought pasta/noodles could be so nutritious and healthy. We live in truly wonderful times! This black bean noodle … More
Home made Vegetable Broth (IP Recipe)
Soup season is here and it’s the perfect time to make vegetable broth! Broth is one of those recipes that … More
Curried Rice Noodles (IP Recipe)
Ingredients: 1 lb rice noodles 1″piece ginger, peeled and sliced thin lengthwise 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin lengthwise … More
Tofu and Bok Choy with Soba Noodles
Sriracha Soy Marinated Tofu. Stir fried Bok choy and Broccoli. Garlic-Ginger glaze. Soba noodles = Infinite Happiness. A delicious way … More
Best Tomato Soup Ever
This is my go-to quick and easy, no compromise on flavor weeknight meal. A perfect soup served with some cheesy … More
Cauliflower Soup (IP Recipe)
I’ve been using my electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) a lot recently and I love the all-in-one options it provides. … More
Cavatappi with Capers and Asparagus
Asparagus and capers are a harmoniously delightful combination. The briny capers and the nutty asparagus added with basil and tomato … More
Black Bean – Sofrito – Avocado Quesadillas
This is such a weeknight staple in our house! The black bean filling is so easy to make, and packs … More
Taqueria style Guacamole and Sofrito
GUACAMOLE This simple recipe makes the most spectacularly divine guacamole. A hint of spice from jalapeños combined with lemon juice and … More
Kale and Bean Salad with Mint-Lime dressing
This is one of my favorite salads.It is also great way to eat kale without it feeling like you are forced … More
Vegetable Pilaf with Tomato Mint Gravy
Fight off winter blues with this spicy vegetable pilaf filled with everything that reads comfort about Indian spices. Continuing the ‘stick … More
Cauliflower Couscous with Olives and Almonds
This is an easy refreshing salad that makes for a perfect lunch or side dish! Roasting riced cauliflower gives the … More
Spinach and Lentil Soup
Here is a simple yet delicious soup that highlights the classic spinach and lentil combination. Instead of using plain vegetable … More
Macaroni – Indian Style
This is my favorite go-to recipe. With ingredients that I always have readily in my pantry, it makes for a delicious, … More
Ethiopian Style Lentil and Bean Stew
Inspired by the classic Ethiopian dish, along with my inclination towards indian spices came about this hearty and ‘warm your … More
Black Bean Salad with a Mint-Lemon Dressing
This is a recipe I frequently make and definitely one of my favorites. It’s a wholesome salad with a perfect … More
