This is one of those dishes made differently in different regions. I have taken a hard left west by substituting white potatoes with healthier versions of orange or purple. I love the colours and versatlity of poha, flattened rice. 

A light dish that stands alone or works well as a side.

A wonderful balm for the immune system and yummy brain food, this pesto is packed full of beneficial ingredients.

The most nourishing of the lentils, green whole mung beans or green gram are rich in iron, magnesium, and protein. The added miso makes it even more beneficial to the gut and omits the need for added salt.

This 'no grain' laddoo makes for a nutritious bite, great with chai as a simple and small breakfast or in that mid-afternoon energy dip to pick you up. 

Soft on digestion yet flavourful, this dish can be used when wanting to lighten the load on the digestive tract. 

A cool midday summer snack, mildly sweet, hydrating, and rejuvenating for high pitta dosha.

A high iron and calcium breakfast treat. 

Get cozy with some golden milk. A popular take on haldi or turmeric milk, golden milk adds a little more warmth and flavor. You don't need to buy an expensive pre-mix; it's easy to make your version at home with just a few spices.

This is made with a store-bought Thai yellow curry paste and the rest fresh produce and ingredients. It is easy to find these pastes out there for quicker flavour. 

Gentle ways to manage constipation, ripe bananas are sweet, heating, and nourishing, perfect for fall season and high vāta.

A smooth afternoon pick-me-up any time of year when the papaya are popping. 

Cooked fruits are much easier to digest than raw or a blended smoothie, made with digestive spices like cinnamon to balance the sugars.

A diversion from palak paneer, this 'no cream, no cheese' dish is a great way to get in some spiced greens into one's diet.

A staple any time of year, you can switch out the seasonal vegetables and herbs for this delicious, nutritious, one pot wonder. 

This delightful germinated grain makes its way into many South American menus, here with chia to make a gently textured breakfast with a little warmth and a little natural sweetness.