Tag: food

If you are looking for some brunch inspiration, these gluten-free vegan carrot and spinach fritters are so good! They also have freshly grated ginger which ads some heat to the overall digestive quality of the dish and supports agni (digestive fire). I also used oregano, another warming spice which has a pungent taste and suits […]

The stewed spiced apricots is one of the many flavourful and healthy Ayurvedic desserts. It has no added sugar, 4 ingredients and it takes less than 15 minutes to cook. The sweetness of the apricots combined with the aroma of the cinnamon and cardamon mix makes this dish extra special. It is best served warm […]

These 7 High protein, Vegan and Gluten-Free lunch ideas are easy to make, delicious and most importantly highly nutritious. Following a vegan diet, people often ask me where do I get my protein. There are so many great plant based protein options, including legumes, some vegetables, quinoa, buckwheat, tofu and so on. It takes time […]

Making this curry definitely took me back to India. All the delicious flavours of the spices give this dish so much aroma. This creamy vegan curry is actually quite easy to make using one of my favourite legumes, green gram. Known for its many nutritional benefits, particularly high in fibre and protein, green gram is […]

This delicious stewed spiced apples dish is an Ayurvedic recipe, usually taken at breakfast. Although it can also make a wonderful healthy dessert. I first had this delicious dish when I was studying to become an Ayurvedic practitioner, over a decade ago. It is still one of my favourites. This vegan recipe is quick and easy […]

This delicious super creamy strawberry coconut vegan chocolate mousse has only 7 ingredients and it takes less than 10 minutes to make. It’s of course vegan and has no refined sugar. The prime ingredient, raw cacao is a great source of antioxidants, iron and magnesium. Because it is raw, it is also bitter in taste, which […]

When it comes to Ayurvedic cooking, the use of herbs and spices is a must. This beautiful life science teaches us how important taste and flavour is in the foods we eat. The taste is what gets our digestive organs “excited” and start the agni (digestive fire). Aside from taste and flavour, we use spices […]

The ultimate superfood bite sized snack to give you energy, a good source of antioxidants and power through the day! These superfood energy balls are seriously amazing! They only have 6 ingredients, don’t require any special kitchen utensils; they are vegan and raw! I’m a big fan of superfood powders and I loved mixing some […]

Kitchari is one of the most popular Ayurvedic dishes. It is a highly nutritious meal, often used in Ayurvedic detox treatments. In India, some locals there told me it is considered the food to eat when you feel unwell because it is so nourishing, easy to prepare and to digest.Kitchari can be made in different […]

​A Kapha pacifying diet requires a balance of warming, dry and light foods. People with a predominant Kapha dosha usually have a slow and sluggish digestion. This is because the Kapha elements of water and earth make Kapha predominantly heavy, steady, moist, sluggish and slow. It takes them longer to digest food and they tend […]