Gluten-Free vegan carrot & spinach fritters
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 Vata & Kapha dosha.They are...
Stewed spiced apricots Ayurvedic dessert
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 to be gentle on the digestion. Ingredients:3...
7 High protein vegan gluten-free lunch ideas
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 to adjust and learn all...
Green gram creamy vegan curry
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 also cleansing and does not...
Ayurvedic stewed spiced apples breakfast recipe
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 to make, has only 4 ingredients...
Strawberry coconut vegan chocolate mousse
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 can aggravate Vata dosha. So...
4 amazing Ayurvedic spices to have in your kitchen
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 in our foods to enhance...
Spirulina superfood energy balls
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 of my favourites in this delicious...
Quick and easy Kitchari recipe
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 ways, although the key ingredients...
Kapha dosha pacifying foods
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 to put on weight very...