My Sattvik Plate

Did u know that Horsegram is the most protein rich pulse found on earth and that is why Race horses are fed this pulse and that's how it gets its name ! Kulith the super pulse has been used since ages in Indian cooking. From the Rasams and Puzhukku of the South, Pitla and Usals of West, to the kitchris of Himachal Pradesh this humble pulse rarely gets its due in todays Health Kitchens.  There goes a saying in Tamil '  Ellachavanukku Ellu Kudu, Kozhuthavanakku Kollu Kudu". Which means give Sesame seeds to the one who is thin and frail, and give Horsegram to the one who is obese. Horsegram is an excellent diuretic and is effective in increasing urine flow and thus also helps prevention and removal of kidney stones.  Highly  beneficial in healing mouth and peptic ulcers due to the presence of  phytosterol esters. Excellent for the  building  immunity it also aids in reducing cough, cold and congestion.   It is also low in fat making it heal...

Methi Seeds are bitter in taste and used widely in Indian cooking as a common spice for the aromatic tadkas. But did you know that sprouting the seeds makes them less bitter, softer , easier to digest and the nutrients get amplified ! Excellent for Pitta dominated people for keeping acidity and stomach issues at bay and keeps your cholesterol in check. Sprouted methi seeds facilitate slow release of glucose in the blood stream preventing sudden spike in blood sugar level.   An excellent source of antioxidants it counters the free radicals that damage skin cells and gives you beautiful glowing skin. It nourishes your hair from the roots, promotes hair growth, rebuilds damaged hair and keeps hair fall in check.  According to Naturopathy the main cause of any disease is accumulation of toxins. Cucumbers contain 95% water which helps eliminates toxins from the body an effective system cleanser that helps expels waste products. Effective in controlling blood pressure due to its hig...

This Green Dosa is a complete meal in your plate...packed with super ingredients and is so good for you.  This is my go to recipe when I crave dosa and don't have the traditional dosa batter ready and have no time to ferment the batter.  Sprouting tends to enhance the nutritional value of the grains, legumes or beans. These contain certain anti-nutrients including phytic acid which locks up important minerals. It also inhibits our digestive enzymes that can cause  indigestion  and intestinal gas.  As per Ayurveda Mung Sprouts are tridoshic, it balances the tridoshas. Quinoa one of the most nutrient-dense super-grains is extremely rich in proteins, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and monounsaturated fat. Packed with fibre - twice as much as any other grain. It is low in carbs and calories yet high on energy - all of which support healthy weight loss. Spinach, Coriander are loaded with iron and vitamins and excellent detox for ...

  This is a simple healthy and yummy Carrot Coconut Thoran that makes my body mind soul so happy . The ingredients are very basic found in every Indian pantry and if you are looking for a zero oil tasty sabzi then look no further ! A great source of Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin C, Antioxidants Carrots are also alkaline which helps maintain a good ph level in your blood. I try and include Carrots at least twice a week and this recipe is a hit at my home.  This Carrot  sabzi  can be enjoyed with Rice, Roti or even like a salad.  Ingredients : 4 Organic Carrots - washed peeled and chopped 1/2 cup grated Coconut 1 tablespoon each - Dry roasted - Mustard seeds and Sesame seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander seeds powder 1/2 tsp black pepper powder 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves salt to taste Steps : Add 1/2 cup water to a pan bring it to a boil and add 1/2 tsp turmeric Next add the chopped carrots and cook in medium flame for 6-10 mins till semi cooked ...

Idlis are the staple breakfast food of a South Indian home.  One corner of the Kitchen was reserved for the huge but humble idli grinder. Sunday afternoons were reserved for Grinding the Idli batter which was a monumental task. Appa used to be incharge of grinding as one person had to sit next to the grinder pushing the grains for even grinding. At the end of the session which would take a good hour or more most of the kitchen would be splattered with the batter including Appa ! Making perfect soft idlis starts with the perfect batter. Please refer to our previous blog for the recipe for idli batter.  Things needed for making Idlis Idli batter Steamer  Idli Stand Oil  STEPS : Pour water for about 2 inches in your steamer and keep it on low flame Grease idli plates Pour idli batter and place it on the idli stand Steam for 15 minutes on medium flame. if you using pressure cooker for steaming DONOT use the weight. Open the steamer lid and let it cool for 5 minutes Put c...

Being away from India I have struggled to get the perfect idli batter recipe for years. The first time I tried to make the batter was a hilarious episode that I can never forget. It was a cold month of Feb and I was craving for super soft idlis.  Called Amma and got the recipe from her 4:1 Parboiled rice and Urad. I got Uncle Bens parboiled rice and Urad dal ....and made the batter...waited waited waited for it to ferment for 3 days !!!! it did not ferment but still went ahead and made the idlis...and the idlis turned out to be like soap 😂. Years and Years of experiments later some hits and many misses ....finally this super easy idli batter recipe is always a winner. Ok so lets start with the rice I use the Laxmi Organic Idli rice and organic white whole urad. Another trick I learnt this year when I visited my Aunt in Kerala was not to soak the Urad overnight. Urad needs to be soaked only for couple of hours. Some tips to be followed are washing of the rice. I wash it at least 5-...

My weekly visit to the Indian store and to my surprise heaps of fresh turmeric adorned the fresh grocery aisle. Ahhhhhhh.... January the season when we harvest fresh turmeric in India just in time for Pongal. Flashes of images celebrating Pongal with family back home fill my memory and my eyes swell with longing of the warmth of family get togethers during festive season back home. I pick up the turmeric to recreate the memories for my kids here and an easy way to add the goodness of turmeric to their diet.  Today I would like to bring an extremely simple easy tasty and goodness packed pickle. A no fuss fresh turmeric ginger lemon  green chilli and some salt pickle.   The Star ingredient of turmeric - Curcumin is an antioxidant, anti bacterial, anti viral , anti microbial and anti inflammatory all rolled in one ! It is excellent to aid digestion, boost your immune system, relieve arthritic pain, detox live, heal infections and delay neur...