Vada, also known as Garelu is round, crispy, fluffy, deep-fried South Indian savoury made out of lentils. Our participants lovingly call it fried lentil doughnuts. They can be either made with black lentil gram (urad dal) or bengal gram (chana dal). Traditionally they are deep fried in oil. Method: 1. …

What is Valentine's day without chocolate!!! Here's a recipe to indulge your taste buds and your loved ones on this day (or any special occasion),  without breaking their hearts. And we mean it....Heart Healthy! Are you ready for delicious egg-free, butter-free, oil-free and dairy-free. Chocolate French Toast. Method: French Toast…

Millets are one of the whole grains which are highly resistant to harsh conditions, and less resource-intensive to grow.  Hence it's an environmentally friendly grain. Not only that it has high protein content, rich in fiber, has magnesium, Niacin (Vitamin B3), and is gluten-free. It comes with so many protective…

Gutti Vankaya is an Andhra style stuffed eggplant curry. This is a very popular south Indian dish rich in flavour and a must-try recipe. Typically this dish is loaded with oil Small Eggplants (Indian variety) work well for this dish. Method: To prepare the stuffing: Heat a skillet/pan in medium…

Mirchi Bhajji (Stuffed chillies) is one of my favourite Indian street food that I grew up with. The spicy chillies are stuffed and dipped in chickpea flour batter and then deep-fried in oil. We all sometimes crave our favourite deep-fried foods. When transitioning to a no oil whole food plant-based…

My mom used to make tamarind chutney to go over Indian snacks such as chats,   samosas, bhel puri etc. Nothing can beat the taste of her chutney but of course there was lot of sugar or jaggery and long cooking times. So I thought of recreating this traditional dip…

We can make Chips in minutes using whole wheat Pitas or Tortillas. Method: Pita Chips: Choose whole-wheat pitas with no added oil, sugar or other preservatives. Locally we get Compliment brand Pita bread meeting these criteria Preheat oven for 350F Using a Pizza cutter, cut the pitas in triangle shape…

Potatoes are nutritional powerhouses. They are full of fiber, vitamins and many other nutrients. Unfortunately, potatoes get a bad reputation because of some of the ways we prepare them. What makes the potatoes unhealthy is the added fats like oil or butter or cheese or sour cream that we choose…

Holidays are about spending time with family and friends and being thankful for all the great things in your life. Whether it is Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas this can be a great opportunity to share a meal with family and friends and show them that you can still do a…

Oat groats are one of our favourite breakfasts. They are a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with fibre, protein, vitamins and are very filling. They are nuttier and chewier than steel cut oats. They take a longer time to cook. We usually cook them in the Instant Pot. Alternatively, you can…