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Appetizers, Asian, Autoimmune Protocol(AIP), Fusion cuisine, Gluten Free Recipes, Main Course, Non-vegetarian dishes, Paleo, Quick and Healthy, Seafood dishes, Whole30

Crispy Fish bites (Paleo, Gluten free)

 I recently started eating Flounder and I love its delicate flavor and its soft, flaky texture.  Since it doesn’t have a strong flavor of its own, it can easily take in the flavor of the marinade the you cook it in. So I have been experimenting cooking it with different spices. It tastes great just […]

Anytime Snacks, Indian, North Indian cuisine, Vegan, Vegetarian dishes

Methi Aloo Paratha with south indian flavors (Potato and Fenugreek leaves stuffed flatbread)

Paratha is typical North indian food right? So why am I trying to ‘southernize’ it? He he…just happened like that one day by accident and a new ‘paratha’ was created in our household 🙂 So here is what happened. Once in a week I make Methi theplas for my kiddos’ lunch box.  And usually I make more […]

Anytime Snacks, Autoimmune Protocol(AIP), Dairy Free, Desserts, Fusion cuisine, Paleo, Smoothies/Juice blends, Sugar free, Vegan, Whole30

Mango Coconut Lassi (Vegan, Paleo, AIP)

  Lassi is a traditional North Indian yoghurt drink which is highly refreshing on hot, summery days.  Most common is the plain sweet lassi with only added sugar and no flavor.  The thick sweetened cream on top used to be the best part for me. Yum! Mango lassi is a popular, modern variation of this […]

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 […]