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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Savoury and spicy Indian pancakes

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Savoury and spicy Indian pancakes

In the quest to reduce sugar and balance Kapha over the winter season - these quick spicy and savoury pancakes go down a treat and apart from the little oil used to toast them I'd say they’re pretty healthy and a great way to get some veggies into your diet. You could do them plain. I use chickpea and rice flour with some raising agents.
(gluten-free & vegan recipe!)

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Savoury Indian Mini Tea Loaves - Handvo

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Savoury Indian Mini Tea Loaves - Handvo

This is another Sunday favourite in the gujarati household with the new mini loaf mould no extra oil needed and no messy slicing issues. What’s great about this is, it is gluten-free, and vegan friendly. Just need to get some sweet masala chai on and enjoy!

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Spiced Rice Dumplings - Khichi

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Spiced Rice Dumplings - Khichi

Sundays are all about khichi/papdi no lot in a gujarati household. These are really yummy spiced rice dumplings.

Somehow this dish brings the ladies together and it’s the perfect Sunday afternoon tea dish. When you’ve heard someone’s making khichi ... ears and eyes are wide open and mouths salivating.

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Cooked Indian Coleslaw Salad

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Cooked Indian Coleslaw Salad

Ayurveda favours foods that are at leat lightly cooked so that they are easier to digest. Raw cabbage can increase data (the air quality in the colon) and hence can contribute to gas and bloating. This quick cooked spiced cabbage salad option is perfect to prevent this. The spices used help balance both the flavour an qualities so that you do not experience the adverse effects on the digestion.

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