Recipes

Dairy Alternatives

Almond Milk

While switching to a plant-based diet, the first alternative we often look for is a substitute for dairy or cow’s milk. Many of us are used to drinking milk daily, either on its own, as a milkshake, in tea or coffee, in desserts, or in various other dishes. The thought of “life without milk” can be overwhelming. However, today we know that we are loaded with options when it comes to plant-based milks. Let’s try homemade almond milk.

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Burmese Chikpea Tofu (Gram Flour Tofu)

A typical Burmese tofu is made using water, gram flour (ground yellow split peas & chickpeas), salt, and turmeric. Though this recipe has a few extra spices, the outcome is a versatile soy-free/dairy-free alternative that can be used in many dishes. It is quite simple to make, doesn’t require any fancy equipment, and is also budget-friendly!

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Cashew Cheese

An easy vegan cheese recipe which is simply delicious. This is the basic cheese recipe. This recipe can be modified as per requirement of the dish by adding various spices.

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Chikpea Curd

Out of various vegan curds, this is the easiest to make and perfect for making kadhi (curry)

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Chocolate & Almond Milkshake (No Added Sugar!)

No Bananas! Naturally sweet and chocolatey milkshake made without any added sugar.

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Creamy Nut-free Masala Chai / Tea

After trying almost every alternative out there, this is one of the best versions of tea/chai you could try, especially when you are still in the transition phase. This is a perfect beverage to wake up to with no need for dairy.

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Curd with Peanuts and Millet

If I am looking for a quick yogurt, I usually make peanut curd. It needs less soaking time and is easy to make.

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Golden Milk

Antioxidant powerhouse turmeric gives this latte its beautiful, vibrant color. Turmeric imparts a subtle, earthy flavor to this drink, which is perfect when paired with sweet, creamy coconut milk.

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Homemade Coconut Ghee

Do not add any water while making vegan ghee.

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Homemade Seitan

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Kesar Pista Shake

This shake is a delicious meal by itself which is extremely thick, creamy, and super yummy.

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Peanut Curd

Extremely easy and a sure shot to make well set curd.

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Plant Based Milk

Plant - based milks are easy to make at home.

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Vegan Horchata

Horchata is an easy-to-make, authentic Mexican drink. It’s a perfect complement to all your favorite Mexican meals and one of the most refreshing drinks for hot summer days.

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Versatile Cashew Sauce

Simple yet creamy cashew sauce that you can make in minutes. It is incredibly versatile and can be paired with pretty much anything!

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VJ Indian Masala Chai

Kickstart your morning with VJ Indian masala chai, which will give you a similar or even better experience than your traditional Indian masala chai. Even more importantly, this tea is better for you, animals, and the planet.

Snacks

Browntop Fermented Ambali

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Chatpati

Delicious and very easy to make snack.

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Coconut & Seeds Granola

Make-ahead granola for breakfast or include it in your lunch with any plant-based milk as a replacement of fruit salad!

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Gram/Besan Pancake with Peanut Chutney

Extremely easy and Protein packed dish

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Healthy & Delicious PanchRatna Dhokla

These Dhoklas are very healthy and tasty. The ingredients are easily accessible and don't require much prepping.

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Humble Barley weds the Coconut

Sumptuous snacks with goodness of barley , coconut and tickles your taste buds with sweetness, spice & crunchiness.

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Instant Wheat Flour Dosa

The below recipe is an instant dosa recipe. No fermentation is required. Make sure the batter is of lump-free consistency.

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Jain Vegan Dahi Bhalla (Dahiwada)

Here is the recipe of how to make the vada. Once ready, you can top it up with vegan curd, tamarind chutney and bhalla masala. You can also add some boiled chickpea!

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Khaman Dhokla

This dish is delicious, easy to make, and light on the tummy.

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Millet Crackers Papdi Chaat

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Millet Falafel with Hummus

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Millet Namkeen

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Moong Dal Chilla

Chilla/Pudla is a budget-friendly, easy to cook, protein-rich, and gluten-free recipe that requires just a few ingredients.

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Multi Millet Khakhra Chaat

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Nachos Chips

A pre-prayushan prep recipe, delicious & loved by all.

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Ragilicious Laddoos

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Spiced Quinoa & Peanut mix

Extremely quick and healthy protein snack that can be had either hot or cold. Suitable for vegans + wheat-free, gluten-free, soya-free, nut-free, no added sugar.

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Tal Papdi (Sesame Seed Brittle)

Sesame seed brittle aka tal sakri, tal papdi, tal ni chikki, til chikki - a snack that is warm, toasty, and delicious!

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Vegan Khandvi

Veganized version of a popular savory Gujarati snack in an easy-to-make style!

Condiments & Masalas

Coconut Chutney

A perfect condiment to have with Idlis, Dhoklas, Utthapam, and Dosas.

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Homemade Italian Seasoning

A super simple seasoning mix filled with Italian flavors. The perfect blend to add to pastas, soups, sauces, and dips.

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Jain Ramen Noodle Masala

Vegan Ramen noodles are a staple snack for my teenager, and here's a Jain version that is made with spices we already have in our traditional Indian kitchen. Also, other than ramen noodles, you can use this masala on other types of noodles, and I’m even planning on using this to make a quick rice stir fry.

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Malgapodi Chutney

Malgapodi is a spicy and delicious coarse South Indian spice mix. Traditionally, it is served with idlis and dosas.

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Paryushan Friendly Hummus

Here is a recipe for hummus that can be consumed during Chaturmas and Paryushan by Vegan Jains.

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Ready to Use Spice Mix

Avoiding ingredients like ginger, garlic, green chili, etc., makes it difficult to add flavors to dals, and this spice mix is a life saver. All you need to do is boil the lentils and add 1 or 2 spoons of this mix!

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Sambar Powder (without coconut)

This is the ingredient measurement for 1 cup of Toor Dal Sambar (split pigeon peas)

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Sesame Chutney

This quick sesame chutney can be served with idli, dosa, chilla, put on roti rolls and it even tastes awesome with rice!

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Super Seed Nut Butter

This is a nutrition hack my mom taught me. Loaded with a variety of different seeds, it helps to boost the mineral and nutrient content of your favorite nut butter. Plus, it gives it a pleasant crunch!

Condiments & Masalas

Tamarind a.k.a Imli Chutney

This is a popular, age old Indian recipe. Sharing it here to ensure we only use ingredients that are allowed during paryushan.

Meals

Adai - 3 Lentil and Rice Savory Pancake from South India

An easy dosa-like breakfast option with added protein.

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Bajra Ghughri

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Bajra ka Dhokra

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Barnyard Millet Akki Roti

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Besan ka Paratha (Gram Flour Parathas)

Spiced and flavorful parathas made with wheat & Gram/chickpea flour.

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Best Ever Vegan Nutella

Hazelnuts are the star of the show in this chocolatey recipe. The sweetness comes from the wholesomeness of dates, and the rich flavor from unprocessed cocoa powder. A perfect spread to enjoy on crackers, on pancakes, or as a dip.

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Black beans and Brown Rice

“WOW” was my teenage son’s reaction when I asked him to taste these black beans and rice so I could pack them for his school lunch. And all I could think was mission accomplished. He was going to have a really long day due to school, sports, and extracurriculars and I wanted to make sure he had healthy fuel to sustain him.

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Black Eyed Peas & Burmese Tofu Curry

Black Eyed Peas are the most common types of beans and staple in many countries. This recipe can be made without using Tofu, however adding makes the entire dish delicious, hearty, and flavorful.

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Broken Wheat Khichdi

Made with very few ingredients and gets ready in under 30 minutes

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Coconut Dosa

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CranChickpea Spaghetti

This quick and easy spaghetti in olive oil comes together in just 15 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. The combination of chickpeas, italian seasoning, and dried cranberries results in a tangy and satisfying paryushan friendly pasta dish.

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Dal Baati (without oil)

Daal Baati is a traditional dish native to Rajasthan. This recipe is easy to make, without the use of any oil. The cracks in the baati help it cook even better.

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Dal Pakwan

This is a traditional Sindhi recipe modified to make it vegan and paryushan-friendly

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Foxtail Millet Coconut Rice

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Idiyappam

This is like sev or sevai (long strings) and is traditionally had as breakfast in Kerala.

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Instant Millet Rava Dhokla

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Instant Rice Dosa and Chutney

If you are looking for a simple, mouthwatering meal during Paryushan, this Instant Rice Dosa & Chutney is for you. It tastes wonderful and the recipe is so simple, anyone can make it!

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Kodo Millet Adai

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Kodo Millet Lemon Rice

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Little Millet / Kodo Millet Pulao

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MacNCheez

No arsenal of expensive ingredients, because this one relies on more basic ones, such as cashews or almonds for richness, chickpea tofu for thickness, and dried herbs & spices for added flavor. This easy, creamy, and vegan Paryushan-friendly recipe is so satisfying that you won’t even miss the cheese.

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Methi Papad Subji/Curry

Methi Papad Subji is easy to make and very flavorful. Try making it during holy days of Paryushan.

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Millet Franki Wrap / Roti

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Millet Poha

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Millet Sabudana Khichdi

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Millet White Dhokla

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Misal Masala with Mixed Pulses

Misal is a scrumptious cocktail of savories and beans. It’s very tasty as well as healthy. The best part of misal is that it suits breakfast, dinner or any other time.

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Mixed Dal Handvo

This delicious recipe is rich in protein

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Mixed Millet Paniyaram

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Moong Bean Curry

Traditional Moong Bean Curry is a super easy and nutritionally balanced recipe. You can have it either as breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. Combine the classic recipe with khakara or plain rice of your choice for a complete meal.

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Moong Dal Chilla

Chilla/Pudla is a budget-friendly, easy to cook, protein-rich, and gluten-free recipe that requires just a few ingredients.

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Nutritious Kala Chana

This is in continuation to my recipe of a spice mix/masala which is very versatile and my all-time favorite. I add it to curries, lentils, or veg kebabs.

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Oil-Free Vegan Kadhi for Paryushan

Kadhi can be made in so many different ways and different states follow different ways to make this... There is Gujarati kadhi, Rajasthani kadhi, Punjabi kadhi and maybe more that I don’t know of. Today, I’m sharing kadhi that is JAIN, VEGAN, and PARYUSHAN friendly. And guess what? It’s super DELICIOUS! Tastes almost like the usual dairy curd. It is similar to Gujarati Kadhi but I have made some changes to enhance the flavor as we cannot use fresh curry leaves (kadi patta) in Paryushan - a very important ingredient in kadhi. Also, plant-based curds have their own flavor and I add extra spices to mask that.

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Papad Dal Dhokli

A perfect lunch or dinner item. Most people love it, but they think it’s hard to make. However, this is the easiest way to make it.

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Peanut noodles

My son goes nuts over these peanut noodles!

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Pearl Millet Thalipeeth

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Puran Poli

A popular Maharashtrian sweet roti recipe made with flour and sweetened chana dal stuffing. It is generally made during special occasions or during festival time such as Holi, but can be made and preserved at any time. Traditionally, it is eaten or served warm with a generous amount of ghee (vegan).

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Quesadillas

Even though there are no vegetables in this recipe, it still tastes delicious.

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Ragda Pattice (Soya chunks and Sama Millet patties)

An interesting recipe of Patties to include millets!

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Rajgira Thalipeeth

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Rice Dumplings Kadhi

Instead of making simple kadhi, try this rice dumpling kadhi! It tastes really good and quite easy to make.

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Rice Pancakes / Rice Saykla

Rice pancakes are one of the favorite and versatile foods during Paryushan. It’s quick and super easy to make. You can eat this as an evening snack with tea or have it as dinner.

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Sorghum Millet Dosa

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Sorghum Millet Idli

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Steamed Millet Muthia

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Super Soft Brown Rice Idlis

We love Idli for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! It's a healthy substitute for a bread and flour-laden breakfast!

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Thavala Vada

Can be had as lunch or dinner with sambar and coconut chutney.

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Tofu chhole

A perfect lunch or dinner item. Most people love it but they think it’s hard to make, but this is the easiest way to make it.

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Ugali and Beans

Delicious and hearty African main meal with an optional Indian twist.

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Vatha Kuzambu

Vatha Kuzhambu (pronounced koo-ulm-bu) is a tangy, salty, and spicy gravy that pairs well with any rice dish.

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Yellow Moong Dal Dhokli

This one-pot meal is a great alternative to the Tuvar dal dhokli (pigeon peas dal dhokli). When cooked with yellow split moong dal, it turns out equally nutritious, light, and tastes delicious. The recipe is divided into two parts: dhokli/pasta (made from scratch) and the gravy: seasoning the dal. Just a note, if you do not like added sweetness, then this one's for you! No added sugar!

Desserts

Barnyard Millet Chocolate Mousse

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Barnyard Payasam

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Chia Pudding

This is a very easy, healthy, and classic chia pudding recipe. These small, flat, and shiny seeds are tiny in shape, yet packed with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various micronutrients.

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Coconut Burfi

This recipe is one of the easiest desserts you could make in little or no time.

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Date and Quinoa pops

A good snack for children. Very quick to make.

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Delicious Sheera made with Divine Energy

Halva/Sheero made with Tree Nuts is easy to make, very delicious, budget-friendly and this sweet dish fills you with energy and vitality.

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Delightfully Delicious Diyas

It is believed that sweet foods add sweetness to our lives. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the festivities with a healthy mithai? The delightfully delicious diyas are my creation - it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, and also free from artificial additives and colorings.

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Fudgy Besan Ladoo

Ladoo made using coconut sugar and vegan butter. It feels soft like fudge.

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Little Millet Kheer

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Moong dal payasam

Traditional moong dal payasam sweet dish is made with moong dal, jaggery, coconut milk, nuts, and ghee. This recipe doesn’t require the use of ghee and yet tastes delicious.

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Mysore paak

A mouthwatering sweet dish that gets ready in about 20 minutes with just basic ingredients.

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Protein Laddoo

A tasty wholesome alternative to protein supplements, this laddoo is a hit with kids and adults alike. This has been used by my patients who are looking to build their body or just want to increase their protein consumption.

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Ragi pudding

Ragi pudding is a Goan recipe. This is a delicious, yummy, and healthy recipe. Using very few ingredients a healthy dessert can be made.

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Ras Malai

Vegans miss dairy-based mithai like this, and it is so easy to substitute with any plant-based milk.

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Shir Berinj - Afghan rice pudding

Shir berinj is a pudding consisting of shir (milk) and berinj (rice). It's a common dessert in countries like Afghanistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. The sticky pudding is flavored with rose water and cardamom, which gives it a unique and delicious flavor.

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Sweet Coconut Poha

Poha (flattened rice/avalakki) is a daily staple in many homes. While it’s commonly used in savoury dishes, it can also be used to make sweet dishes. Here’s a typical Konkani sweet made with poha and coconut milk that is flavoured with cardamom. The sweetness comes from the dates, so this is the perfect indulgence for a clean eating routine!

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Vegan finger millet (ragi) cookies

The most delicious finger millet (ragi) cookies, loaded with calcium & fiber. These are suitable for people suffering from diabetes, thyroid, PCOS & other lifestyle disorders.

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Vegan Moong Dal Halwa

Yes! Vegan halwa can be delicious too!