Spice Journey

Gluten-free vegan lentil waffles topped with sautéed vegetables and served with avocado mint chutney. So I couldn’t wait after my last post and here is the gluten free vegan version of savoury waffles..I must say they came out better than I expected and very filling. This time I decided to make sautéed vegetable as a topping to get my two servings of vegetables for the day. Thanks to the snow prep, my fridge was well stocked with a variety of colourful vegetables to feed the ...different bacteria in my gut..as they say variety is the key to a healthy microbiome..and to get some good fats was a quick avocado mint chutney. I used whole mung beans soaked overnight and made the batter instead of using a lentil flour as I find it tastes much better and gives you a lot more nutrition if you even let the lentils sprout. I am sure I will be experimenting more with my waffle iron now which has been taken out of hibernation thankfully till I find another gadget from my cupboard gathering dust#glutenfree#vegan#lentils#eatyourvegetables#eatarainbow#guthealth#microbiome#castiron#healthyeating#onedishmeals#nourished#registeredholisticnutritionist See more

Semolina yogurt waffles spiced with cumin and ginger served with the leftover salsa and freshly made coconut sesame chutney!! When you want to get down to work and need a quick healthy brunch to keep you going for a while these Savory waffles will do the trick.I had just made the quick batter for semolina uttapam( South Indian pancakes)and was letting it rest for a few minutes while I browsed the Instagram feed and saw my friend Shaheen’s chocolate coated waffles post for Va...lentines...and it struck me to try making waffles with the batter instead of standing there making the uttapams on a griddle. And while the waffles were sizzling in the waffle iron(fingers crossed that it would work) I made a quick coconut sesame chutney to go with it. They came out great and I enjoyed them with the leftover salsa from our dinner yesterday and the coconut sesame chutney. Thankfully I remembered to take pics this time to post and share unlike other times when I have created a delicious instagram worthy dish and remembered about taking pics only after I had finished eating it!! Now for some nutrition facts about the main ingredient semolina: 100 gms of cooked semolina gives you proteins worth 2 eggs and is an excellent source of B-vitamins. When combined properly with fats and vegetables it balances the blood sugars as I did here with spices, salsa and coconut chutney. The batter also contained chopped onions, peppers, ginger and cilantro. My next attempt is going to be a gluten free version with a lentil batter....#cookingwithshaheen#vegetarianprotein#lovecooking#healthyonedishmeals#Spices#easyquickmeals#registeredholisticnutrition See more

Chickpeas and quinoa kebabs- protein packed vegan patties made with mashed chickpeas and quinoa spiced with freshly ground spices, almond and flax meal and fresh herbs. It was delicious served on a bed of greens with a home made avocado and mint chutney.Learn this and much more at my upcoming East meets West class at Edenwest#Vegan#healthyfood#lowcarbmeals#spices#edenwest#fusioncuisine#castironskillet#glutenfree#dairyfree#holisticnutrition#RHN

My late morning early lunch nourish bowl! When your mind is going crazy over thousand tasks that are craving for your attention but your heart wants you to yet again spend some hours cooking ..this time to satisfy your hungry belly...you take the middle route and thanks to the prep done over last weekend, I managed to create a delicious and satisfying stir Fred warm bowl with sprouted mung beans, boiled bengal gram, roasted sweet potatoes and yams and some fresh ginger, cilan...tro and spices with a dash of lime..served with half an avocado and mixed raw sunflower, chia and hemp seeds. It was definitely a satisfying protein packed low carb healthy meal that provided me the much needed kick to go back to my task list.. #nourishbowl#vegan#proteins#lowcarb#glutenfree#sprouts#lentils#foodasmedicibe#nutrition#comfortfood#mealplanning#balancetaste#ayurveda#wholefoods#ayurvedalifestyle#foodforyoga#registeredholisticnutritionist See more

Matcha chai tea latte...my go to drink when I need that little boost of caffeine but not from coffee as it gives me jitters.Matcha or powdered green tea is an excellent source of L-Theanine an amino acid which is natural relaxant and helps you cope better with stress in general..no wonder the Japanese monks enjoy the benefits of this tea before meditating. Matcha also has antioxidant qualities which I will write in my future posts. Here I created my nourishing matcha spice bl...end in almond milk with dates. Blend 1 cup almond milk with 3 cardamoms, 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 3 black peppercorns, 1 date and a tsp. of ceremonial matcha. Heat after well blended and take off just before it reaches the boiling point. Enjoy! (A good quality matcha is key to acquiring a taste for this green tea as 80% of the ones available are bitter. I used Do Matcha brand here which has become my favourite but I would suggest you do your research before getting yours)#Nourishing matcha drink# L-theanine# antioxidant # chai spices# Do Matcha# food as medicine# green tea# registeredholisticnutritionist See more

Semolina Upma with roasted beets, carrots, peas and medley of nuts and seeds including sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and cashews! My favourite comfort food that is a perfectly balanced meal taking care of all your macronutrients and the essential minerals. A single serving of semolina can give proteins equal to two eggs. Combined with vegetables and nuts and seeds along with herbs and spices further enhances the nutrition content of this quick and easy dish. Have it for breakfast and it will keep you going without feeling hungry for a long time.#Upma#nutrition#vegan protein#breakfast#healthy food#nuts and seeds#balance macronutrients#food as medicine#registeredholisticnutritionist

Slow roasted tomato soup with fennel, onions and carrots for a low calorie meal served with a potato bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and garlic. #antioxidant foods#liverfoods#medicalmedium#eatyourvegetables#registeredholisticnutritionist.

Tamarind & chilli flavoured brussel sprouts and radishes with radishgreens served on Turkish flatbread spread with hummus#fusioncuisine#nutrition#liverfoods#sugarbalance#castironskillet#healthy#eatyourvegetables#balanceflavors#ayurveda#registeredholisticnutrtionist

Brain food: quinoa greens and seeds salad, prepared for the food for your mood class..

#loveofspices#curry#indianspices#cumin##garammasala#coriander#caromseeds#ceyloncinnamon#cardamom#cookingwithlove.

Getting organized for the spice box workshop.