Okra,also called as Lady’s finger or Bhindi (in India) is becoming a popular health food now due to its high fiber, vitamin C, and folate content. Okra is also known for being high in antioxidants. Okra is also a good source of calcium and potassium. Further, okra is known for harnessing a superior fiber, which helps with digestion and is really beneficial for those who […]
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Bread Rolls
Bread is so easily available everywhere – so many bakeries even inside grocery shops that have freshly baked bread and so one may think why go to this trouble of baking breads since it seems so incredibly complicated anyways? I agree that some of the bread recipes do seem complicated plus they require a lot […]
Banana Nut Bread
At the end of the week, I often end up with at least a couple overripe bananas and I usually make one of two things with them – ‘Unni appams’, which are steamed banana muffins or ‘banana nut bread’, which is a cake with bananas and walnuts. Sometimes I also add other dried fruits to […]
Puffy Steamed Rice and Lentil bread (Idlis )
Idli is another breakfast item from the South indian kitchen, which is a close cousin and a healthier version(since they are steamed) of the Dosas. The batter for the two are very similar with slight differences. In fact one can make idles or dosas interchangeably with the same batter too making slight modifications. You need […]
Dosa (Sour dough Rice and Lentil Crepes)
Dosas are a South Indian specialty food that is craved by all Indians, irrespective of which place in india they belong to. Traditionally, Dosas (and Idlis)are breakfast items from the South indian kitchen. However, they have slowly and steadily made their way and their mark as appetizers/snacks or even as main course meals. Dosas […]
Mixed vegetables in coconut sauce || Kerala ‘Avial’ (Vegan, Paleo, AIP)
Avial (pronounced as Aveeh-ial) is a delicious and sumptuous mixed vegetable dish that is essentially very simple to make (if you follow the directions carefully!) I would say the only complicated part of this dish is the use of many different vegetables and the different cooking times that they require. Avial is made […]
Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes (Aloo Gobhi)
Aloo Gobhi, literally means Potatoes and Cauliflower and is a quintessential Indian vegetable dish (sabzi). I am not sure exactly which part of India it originated in. But I am pretty sure that now it has become a staple in most Indian households. Although each family recipe will have their own variations, all of them […]
Apple and Date Chutney (Paleo, AIP) || Instant Pot Apple Jam
A couple of weeks ago I was craving for sweet mango jam to have with hot paranthas and since I did not have any home-made mango jam left(that my sis sends me from india) but had a lot of apples (from our apple picking last month), I decided to try to make an apple jam […]
Healthy Black Bean Brownie
My kids love chocolate and they especially love fudgy chocolate brownies. So I am constantly trying to make healthier versions of this dessert. Recently I came across a brownie made with black beans when I was watching Food Network on TV. I was at first revolted by the idea of using black beans in any […]
Easy Kerala Chicken Curry || Instant Pot Chicken Curry Recipe (Paleo)
This is a quick and easy way to make chicken curry. This was how my dad used to make chicken curry in his bachelorhood days and so every now and then while we were growing up, we used to request him to cook his ‘special chicken curry’. This is a ‘dump everything into a […]
Pad Thai Style Noodles with Chicken and Shrimp
This recipe will make 3-4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 pkg Rice noodles (14 oz) or any other noodles 1/4 pound of boneless chicken, cut into thin strips 10-12 medium size shrimp (de-shelled and de-veined) 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/4 cup french cut green beans 1/4 cup julienned carrot pieces 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup broccoli […]
Walnut Coffee Cake
I first learned how to bake a cake when I was in 10th grade as part of a Home Econ course. I was so taken in by the process of baking that I started baking this sponge cake at home over and over . The rave reviews that family and friends gave me only […]
Orange Chia Pudding (Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free)
Instant Sweet Poha (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free)|| Indian Sweet Flattened Rice
HOT AND SOUR CHICKEN SOUP (PALEO, WHOLE 30, AIP, EGG FREE)
Puffed Rice Snack Bars (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free)
BAKED TANDOORI SALMON (PALEO, AIP MODIFIED)
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Orange Chia Pudding! This is such a delicious recipe. I wanted to share because I think the addition of orange slices takes this chia pudding to a whole new level!
And second reason I wanted to share this recipe is because chia seeds have a ton of health benefits. For this reason, chia seed pudding is a recipe that’s included in my healthy weight loss program. I also encourage my clients who are doing AIP to reintroduce chia seeds as one of the first reintros!
- Chia seeds are high in protein and healthy fats
- Chia seeds are also rich in calcium and iron
- Chia seeds have anti-inflammatory properties
- Chia seeds are good for blood sugar control
- Chia seeds have both soluble and insoluble fiber and so is great for your gut!
Now will you try this orange chia pudding that’s so good for you and has the added benefits of Vit C with the oranges? So easy and so yummy! 😋 It makes for a good healthy breakfast or a great snack or even dessert! #chiapudding #chiabenefits #healthyrecipes #cook2nourish #bloodsugarbalance #antiinflammatory #dairyfree #healthybreakfast
2 weeks ago
CHAAT is the quintessential street food of India. But it mostly has gluten and dairy and so I didn’t have it for years. In my cookbook, AIP INDIAN FUSION, I have the recipe of an AIP chicken chaat using homemade cassava tortilla chips! That is an amazing recipe that you must try! Today I am sharing this quick and easy chickpea chaat recipe as I have been able to reintroduce chickpeas back into my diet! @sietefoods grain free tortilla dip chips are PERFECT for this gluten free chaat! They are amazing guys! Even my family loves it!
Quick, easy and DELICIOUS!
You can replace potatoes with white sweet potatoes for nightshade free!
Do you love chaat?
#desichaat #healthydesi #glutenfreechaat #dairyfreechaat #healthyIndian #glutenfreeindian #dairyfreeindian
2 weeks ago
SWEET POHA! Poha is flattened rice that you can buy from your local Indian grocery store or online.
-It is much more nutritious than rice because it undergoes less processing than rice and hence it retains its nutrients.
-Poha is rich in fiber and also iron!
- It has resistant starch which is great food for the good bacteria in our large intestine!
This is a snack my mom used to make for us when we got home from school. So delicious! I have used only natural sugar and added nuts and seeds to the recipe to make it more nutritious!
I have found that I can tolerate poha much better than rice( yes rice is inflammatory to me if I eat it a lot and so I have to limit how much I eat)
Hope you can try this recipe! #poha #resistantstarch #sweetpoha #instantpoha #cook2nourish #healthyindianrecipes #glutenfree #dairyfree #refinedsugarfree #weightlossrecipes
3 weeks ago
Looking for a dairy and egg free mayo? This garlic mayo could just do it for you! This is a recipe for a garlic spread that is a Lebanese recipe I believe that’s called as Toum. I have tried making Toum before however was unsuccessful! This recipe by @arazada worked out great! Thanks to @vid.sid for sharing this recipe on her feed which prompted me to give it a try! Thank you Vidya for also helping me do a conversion of the 7oz to a cup measure (3/4 th cup) and the recipe worked out great! Hope you guys can try it! I have used it as a dressing on salads, as a dip for pan fried fish and as a mayo for my fish tacos! It is so yum! #toum #garlicmayo #aip #aipmayo #dairyfreemayo #eggfreemayo #veganmayo #aipdiet #aiprecipes #dairyfreerecipes #eggfreerecipes #cook2nourish #healthyindianrecipes #eatrealfood #autoimmunedisease #antiinflammatorydiet
4 weeks ago
This easy peasy creamy tahini dressing is my recent favorite dressing! So rich and creamy! Just YUM!
I love to put it on any salad but it tastes particularly delicious with grilled shrimp and / boiled white peas! #tahinidressing #yummysalads #healthyeating #cook2nourish #healthyindian #weightlossrecipes #saladdressing
1 month ago
NEW GROUP STARTING ON APRIL 15th! I started my ‘healthy eating group coaching program’ 4 years ago for some of my close friends who felt they wanted to clean up their diet but lacked the motivation. The results they saw were amazing and now they keep asking me to offer this regularly. This 4 week program is fully virtual so you can join from any part of the world. The beauty of group programs is that seeing other folks keeps you motivated and stay the course!
The meal plans are gluten and dairy free.
The recordings of the weekly live calls will also be available in case the times don’t work for you.
If you like to see more details, comment ‘Link’ below and I will DM you the link to my website page where you can register too!
#healthyeating #healthyindian #groupcoaching #weightlossprogram #nutritionist #detoxprogram #gentledetox #nutrientdense #cook2nourish
2 months ago
NEW RECIPE! Yummilicious HOT AND SOUR SOUP RECIPE! I used to miss this Chinese takeout so much so I tried making a Paleo / AIP version! Check out my latest blog post and youtube for this delicious and authentic hot and sour soup recipe made with all clean ingredients! This recipe can be made 100% AIP compliant as well! https://cook2nourish.com/2024/03/hot-and-sour-chicken-soup-paleo-whole-30-aip-egg-free.html
#hotandsoursoup #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #aipdiet #paleo #nutrientdense #authentichotandsoursoup #cook2nourish
2 months ago
Salmon Tikka Masala! Comment recipe below and I will DM you the full recipe from the book! *Recipe for ginger garlic paste is on my youtube channel*
This recipe is 100% AIP compliant and is from my cookbook, AIP INDIAN FUSION. This recipe is so close to my heart as when I created this, my husband and kids loved it too and that’s what motivated me to create my AIP cookbook, which is largely inspired by my love of Indian cuisine.
You can buy this cookbook directly from my website or on amazon. It’s a few bucks cheaper if you buy from my website as amazon takes a big cut.
If you have already bought this book and like it, please do share with your friends and family and also do leave a review on amazon! Reviews matter so much!
AIP is the only diet that helped me when I was stricken with pain and inflammation. This book is a great way to start and try AIP! It has 4 weekly meal plans so you can breeze through a month of AIP deliciously!
#aipdiet #eliminationdiet #inflammation #chronicpain #rheumatoidarthritis #rapain #autoimmuneprotocol #autoimmunedisease #cook2nourish #antiinflammatorycookbook #healingcookbook #healingrecipes
2 months ago
Happy to share this amazing find! GLUTEN FREE BAGELS and GLUTEN FREE BREAD that have an amazing taste and texture! These are from @plantiful.kitchen These are grain free however they have almond flour so they are not AIP. These are egg free though! My family loved these! You can go to the link in my bio and click on this post to go to their website and check out all their products! Use code ‘cook2nourish’ to get a 10% discount!
This weekend they are also having a flash sale where you get a 20% discount on their amazing sesame bread! https://plantiful-kitchen.com/?sca_ref=5658888.MIoVXMadoW
Enjoy! #glutenfreebread #grainfree #eggfree #plantifulkitchen #cook2nourish #glutenfreebagels #glutenfreeproducts
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2 months ago