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Autoimmune Protocol(AIP), Indian, North Indian cuisine, Paleo, Vegan

‘Probiotics 101’ and a recipe for a homemade probiotic drink: Beet Kanji

What does the word ‘probiotics’ mean? It seems to be the new buzzword? Everyone seems to be talking about probiotics and gut health. For the last 18 months or so I have been reading up a lot on the relationship between the gut and the immune system and thereby the implications for autoimmune diseases. I have been […]

American, Autoimmune Protocol(AIP), Desserts, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Desserts, Paleo, Sugar free, Vegan, Whole30

‘No Bake’ Blueberry Mini Pies (Paleo,AIP)

A lovely afternoon.  A lovely lunch. With a lovely lady. I had been wanting to invite my next door neighbor over for lunch since a few months now. Finally, it happened last week. This lovely lady is actually an octagenarian but behaves nothing like how a typical 80+ yr old would! She is bubbly, energetic, […]

Health and Wellness, My RA Journey

This is my fight!

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and the Arthritis Foundation is kicking off their ‘Fight for 50’ campaign to raise awareness about the reality of living with arthritis—and to fight for the more than 50 million Americans suffering with this painful disease.  As part of this campaign, the foundation is encouraging their readers to post stories about themselves or […]

Autoimmune Protocol(AIP), Dairy Free, Fusion cuisine, Main Course, Nightshade free, Paleo, Soups, Vegan, Whole30

Vegetable Minestrone soup (Vegan,Paleo, AIP)

I am sure you will agree that there is no food more comforting than a warm bowl of soup.  In my house they are welcome on any nights but especially on cold, wintery nights. Although spring is here, last weekend ended up being chilly. As I was wondering what to cook for dinner on sunday night, I noticed […]

Autoimmune Protocol(AIP), Indian, Kerala, Main Course, Nightshade free, Paleo, Whole30

Spicy Baked Fish in banana leaves (Meen Pollichathu)

Fish roasted in banana leaves is a specialty of Kerala cuisine and if you have ever taken a houseboat tour in the backwaters of Kerala you would have most certainly been offered this culinary treat! Traditionally, ‘Kari meenu’ or pearl spot fish is used for this where an entire fish is marinated in spices, coated […]

Tapioca pearl khichri (paleo, AIP)
Anytime Snacks, Autoimmune Protocol(AIP), Breakfast, Indian, Maharashtrian, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30

Tapioca Pearl and Sweet Potato Khichri (Paleo, AIP)

Tapioca or Yucca or Cassava has become one important component of my diet these days since I am avoiding all grains and all other starches. I mostly just boil fresh yucca pieces (after peeling and chopping them) with sea salt. Or eat them with onion chutney. And they taste delicious! I also have been making the tapioca […]

Asian Style Chicken Nuggets (paleo, AIP, gluten free)
Appetizers, Autoimmune Protocol(AIP), Chicken Dishes, Fusion cuisine, Gluten Free Recipes, Kid friendly, Main Course, Paleo, Whole30

Asian Style Chicken Bites (Gluten Free, Paleo, AIP)

  Indo Chinese cuisine is pretty popular in India with the craze first starting sometime in the early 90s I believe. I was in college those days and we would sneak out from college to have lunch at one of these make shift stalls outside our campus to have delicious lip smacking ‘chicken manchurian’ soup and […]