Vegan, Gluten-free Handvo (Savoury Gujarati Teacake)

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Vegan, Gluten-free Handvo (Savoury Gujarati Teacake)

This vegan, gluten-free Handvo recipe made with samo (barnyard millet), sabudana (sago), and seasonal veggies is a perfect dish for fasting days. Packed with energy, light on digestion, and full of flavor, it balances vata and pitta while supporting agni (digestive fire). Ideal for fasting during occasions like Ekadashi or Sharad Purnima, this dish provides sustained energy and nourishment without compromising on health. Try this wholesome Ayurvedic recipe for a delicious, healthy, and sattvic meal during your fast.

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Gluten-Free Aloo Broccoli Paratha Recipe

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Gluten-Free Aloo Broccoli Paratha Recipe

This gluten-free potato, broccoli, and singora flour paratha is not only a healthy twist on a classic but also rich in Ayurvedic benefits. Potatoes offer grounding energy and potassium, while broccoli adds fibre, antioxidants, and immune-boosting vitamins. Singora flour (water chestnut), a naturally gluten-free option, is cooling and helps balance pitta while grounding vata dosha. Ideal for autumn, this nourishing paratha stabilises energy and digestion. Whether for lunch or dinner, pair it with chutney, dahl, or a sabzi for a wholesome, sattvic meal.

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Farali Matoke - Plantain Curry (Farali shaak for Navratri fasting)

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Farali Matoke - Plantain Curry (Farali shaak for Navratri fasting)

Matoke, a delicious plantain curry, holds a special place on our Navratri fasting menu, blending the flavours of Gujarati tradition with African influences from my family’s roots in Kenya and South Africa.

This wholesome, sattvic dish is perfect for fasting, offering light and grounding nourishment while honouring Navratri's purity.

Preparation: 2 min | Cooking: 35 min | Serves: 3
Ingredients include green plantains, tomatoes, crushed peanuts, and spices like cumin and ginger.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Fermented Foods in Ayurveda

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Unlocking the Secrets of Fermented Foods in Ayurveda

From an Ayurvedic standpoint, fermented foods play a crucial role in supporting digestive health and overall wellbeing. They are rich in probiotics, or beneficial living bacteria, which help kindle the digestive fire (agni) and promote the health of the digestive system when consumed appropriately.

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Pimp up your winter dahl

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Pimp up your winter dahl

Dahls are always warming, veggie (vegan if you don't use ghee), hearty, gut-loving and delicious. I always cook intuitively with spices and I encourage you to do the same. Indian Cooking is designed for experimentation and adaptation to taste. Here I use spice-roasted butternut squash and crispy kale to pimp up my dahl for the winter without the bread.

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