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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Navratri Fasting: Where We Go Wrong and How to Get It Right

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Navratri Fasting: Where We Go Wrong and How to Get It Right

Navratri fasting is more than just a religious ritual; it’s an opportunity for physical and spiritual purification. However, many people make mistakes by focusing on food restrictions without understanding the balance of sattva, rajas, and tamas. Explore common errors in fasting, the Ayurvedic approach to mindful eating, and the importance of aligning fasting with your dosha. Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and how to fast in a way that promotes health, harmony, and spiritual growth during this sacred time.

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Embracing the Ancestral Wisdom of Millets

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Embracing the Ancestral Wisdom of Millets

For centuries, these resilient grains have thrived across cultures, bearing diverse names like bajra, ragi, kangni, korra, kutki, and kodra. In Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, millets are revered for their harmonising energies and therapeutic qualities, offering a holistic alternative to our overall diet. But the truth is even though they are a gluten-free grain and a good source of dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals, they should be consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet and excessive consumption can create dosha imbalances.

In Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, millets are celebrated for their balancing energies and healing properties. Not all millets are created equal in the eyes of Ayurveda. From pacifying Vata with the grounding qualities of kodo millet to cooling Pitta with the soothing essence of little millet, each grain offers a unique synergy of taste, texture, and nourishment so yet again it is a case of ‘one size does not fit all’.

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