Elephant foot yam or simply Yam is a tuber vegetable filled with nutrients. Originating from Asia, the Caribbean and Africa, Yam is a vegetable recommended to balance Vata during autumn. Furthermore, since Yam is a good source of potassium, fiber and antioxidants, Yam dishes offer benefits like helping improve brain health, enhance blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation. It’s highly recommended for Ano rectal diseases. There are several dishes that can be easily prepared using Yam. Now, we have the recipes for two of the most common Yam dishes, Yam Salad and Yam Stir Fry. Yam Salad Ingredi ..read more

Pumpkin soup forms a thick and creamy dish filled with the natural flavours of Pumpkin and spinach. With pumpkin being the major ingredient, the soup offers many health benefits. In addition, this vegan dish requires very few ingredients and can be easily prepared in time for a perfect detox meal. when eaten moderately, it’s gentle on the stomach and helps to balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Furthermore, pumpkin and spinach soup serves as a nutritious meal and is filled with Vitamin A,m and iron which help improve immunity and fight infections. Let’s see how it’s prepared. Ingredients Pumpkin- 2 ..read more

Summer heat can often become difficult to endure. To beat the scorching heat, it’s best to have some remedies up your sleeve. One such healthy remedy would be to add some homemade detox drinks to help with hydration, keep you cool and heal your digestive system along the way. Summer detox drinks bring the flavors of fresh fruits, vegetables or herbs and are highly recommended in a diet for cooling the body, improving the metabolism in summer and supporting weight loss. Additionally, detox drinks help flush out toxins from the body as well as maintain a steady flow of nutrients to keep your bod ..read more

Fenugreek porridge is a very healthy and delicious porridge, which is considered to be an ideal medicinal food to keep good health and is highly recommended for post-natal care. The main ingredient is fenugreek, also known as Methi seeds. Additionally, fenugreek is a delicious warming spice from Trigonella foenum-graecum plant and a commonly used one in Indian cooking and helps balance Vata and Kapha. It is bitter-sweet and nourishing which creates a strong grounding effect in the body. What’s more, fenugreek helps to improve digestion, bowel movements, lactation and hormonal balance and helps ..read more

Comprised of flax seed powder and dates, Pinni is a North-Indian special sweet, which is gluten-free and sugar-free, making it completely healthy. With the ability to keep the body warm, this delicious dessert is a perfect winter delicacy! In fact, Pinni is considered as an essential winter food in North India. While it increases body temperature, it can also enhance immunity, energize your body and improve joint mobility. And, you can literally prepare it within minutes. It’s that easy! Let’s see how it’s prepared! Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1 cup flax seed flour/powder 1/2 tbsp cardamom powde ..read more

Olan is a quite popular dish in South India. A Sadya, the South Indian Feast, is incomplete without an Olan. With a blend of healthy vegetables, Olan is a nutritious dish that’s perfect to be added to your diet. It goes well with white rice, brown rice, quinoa, couscous, appam and wheat bread. The main ingredient of Olan is Winter Melon (also known as ash gourd or wax gourd) that’s simmered in coconut milk. Winter melon is good for the brain, breast milk, and gut. And, it’s a popular cooling vegetable. Olan is a simple dish that has minimal ingredients and is light and subtle in flavour. Let’s ..read more

While adding nutrition to your meal, Red Lentil Curry is a vegan traditional Indian curry. Without any dairy or milk, it has a creamy flavour and is a very easy delicious curry that will almost go well with almost anything! It can be even taken as a lentil soup! When paired with a bowl of rice or gluten-free naan, it makes an authentic and protein-packed meal. This dish is easy to prepare and being red lentil as the main ingredient, it offers a lot of benefits. It is gentle on the gut, good for all the three doshas, helps in weight management, improves blood circulation, builds immunity and re ..read more

Red lentil dal curry or widely known in India as Masoor dal is generally a vegan and nutritious dish. This flavoury soup or curry consists of a majorproportion of red lentils with spices and herbs. Usually served with a bowl of cooked rice, roti or butter naan, this authentic dish offers several health benefits. The nutritional value of red lentils is beneficial for your bones and teeth. This is a lentil that is tridoshic, gut-friendly and a course of protein. Additionally, they prevent diabetes, promote weight loss and help improve digestion. Now, let’s dive into the easy preparation of red l ..read more

Mixed Vegetable Curry is an Indian dish that is truly healthy as well as delicious. Though this is a curry by its name, it’s a dry one with less gravy, and this makes it appropriate to consume as curry, main dish or side dish. Simply put, a versatile dish that can be made with any set of vegetables and can go well with almost any dish. The interesting part is that it’s easy to prepare. Every ingredient is easily available, and most of them are the ones we use on a daily basis. So, if you want to quickly make a vegan and gluten-free curry, Mixed Vegetable Curry is what you are looking for. Now ..read more

Veg pulao is a one-pot dish made of basmati rice, vegetables, spices, and herbs,making it a delicious, healthy and aromatic dish. The good thing about Pulao is you can choose any set of vegetables and use any grain -quinoa, barley, corn or almost any grain or millet instead of rice. Moreover, it is easy to prepare and can be served as a special meal or as lunch. The way veg pulao is made differs from one region to another region of the Indian subcontinent. Here is a simple veg pulao recipe to make a flavourful meal for yourself or your loved ones. Let’s dive into the ingredients and the way ve ..read more