Bring back the Soul ~making the shift from conspicuous to conscious consumption~
On making the shift from conspicuous to conscious consumption and turning consumption into a precious and nourishing event. My final post for the World Environment Day Blogdown… and I need YOU to help me WIN.
Bring back the Soul ~making the shift from conspicuous to conscious consumption~
On making the shift from conspicuous to conscious consumption and turning consumption into a precious and nourishing event. My final post for the World Environment Day Blogdown… and I need YOU to help me WIN.
Waste not Want not ~what Amma always says~
A story from my life for little kids.
Besan Bread with Blistered Vegetables and Dukkah
Make mealtimes interesting by cooking up familiar foods with unfamiliar ingredients. How about besan bread, seared vegetables, and an Egyptian style podi – Dukkah?
Besan Bread with Blistered Vegetables and Dukkah
Make mealtimes interesting by cooking up familiar foods with unfamiliar ingredients. How about besan bread, seared vegetables, and an Egyptian style podi – Dukkah?
Sambhar
Mind mapping a recipe or a set of instructions is a good way to simplify overload of text and information, particularly traditional Indian recipes, there are only a thousand ways it can go wrong in a modern kitchen!
Sambhar
Mind mapping a recipe or a set of instructions is a good way to simplify overload of text and information, particularly traditional Indian recipes, there are only a thousand ways it can go wrong in a modern kitchen!
Turnip Zucchini Pancakes ~with chickpea flour and tofu~
Served with a drizzle of honey and some pepper – yup that’s how I love pancakes. Its hearty, I can make a meal of it for breakfast, or lunch, so its versatile and ofcourse a cinch to put it all together.
Turnip Zucchini Pancakes ~with chickpea flour and tofu~
Served with a drizzle of honey and some pepper – yup that’s how I love pancakes. Its hearty, I can make a meal of it for breakfast, or lunch, so its versatile and ofcourse a cinch to put it all together.
Moong Bean Hummus ~quick-fix hummus~
A super delicious moong dip! One of the things to eat more of while following a plant based nutritional eating pattern is moong beans. Its low in cholesterol, high in soluble fibre and lowers LDL. In addition its a low GI food, so very suitable for pcod and diabetes.
Moong Bean Hummus ~quick-fix hummus~
A super delicious moong dip! One of the things to eat more of while following a plant based nutritional eating pattern is moong beans. Its low in cholesterol, high in soluble fibre and lowers LDL. In addition its a low GI food, so very suitable for pcod and diabetes.
Shakshouka ~poached eggs in tomato gravy~
Shakshouka is a simple yet sublime dish… of Berber origin, very popular in middle eastern countries. It is generally a breakfast dish, but for me its a wonderful base dish that lends itself to endless possibilities.
Shakshouka ~poached eggs in tomato gravy~
Shakshouka is a simple yet sublime dish… of Berber origin, very popular in middle eastern countries. It is generally a breakfast dish, but for me its a wonderful base dish that lends itself to endless possibilities.
Houdini Paratha ~magic portion for weight loss~
I am closer to my fitness goals. Shift the paradigm and watch with amazement as you lose weight and achieve better health and well being.
Houdini Paratha ~magic portion for weight loss~
I am closer to my fitness goals. Shift the paradigm and watch with amazement as you lose weight and achieve better health and well being.
Salad Niçoise ~vegetarian version~
Bright, colorful, flavoursome, salads are much maligned, ironically due the health benefits they have. I am asked these days with a sad shake of the head, and a sympathetic eye “you must be eating salads and all na?” Oh yes! a couple days in the week I actually love having a nice chunky salad for lunch…
Salad Niçoise ~vegetarian version~
Bright, colorful, flavoursome, salads are much maligned, ironically due the health benefits they have. I am asked these days with a sad shake of the head, and a sympathetic eye “you must be eating salads and all na?” Oh yes! a couple days in the week I actually love having a nice chunky salad for lunch…
Rasam a la Vijayam Athai
A super simple and wholesome instant rasam using Vijayam Athai’s recipe.
PUSH THE ENVELOPE: Savoury Moong Crepes with Carrot, Cucumber & Walnut Chutney ~ a protein rich vegetarian b’fast ~
Its been over 4 months that I started out on my journey to better health. The way I view food, and my understanding of how my body responds to certain food has improved over this time. Here’s a delicious, savoury crepe with moong dhal, served with a raw chutney of walnuts, and wholesome veggies.
PUSH THE ENVELOPE: Savoury Moong Crepes with Carrot, Cucumber & Walnut Chutney ~ a protein rich vegetarian b’fast ~
Its been over 4 months that I started out on my journey to better health. The way I view food, and my understanding of how my body responds to certain food has improved over this time. Here’s a delicious, savoury crepe with moong dhal, served with a raw chutney of walnuts, and wholesome veggies.
