Recipes · Volumes I, II, IV & V
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422 sattvic recipes — Indian, Western and Eastern — gentle food for every season.
49 recipes match your choices
- Vol V · 6.01
Rice Dishes & Bowls
Takikomi Gohan — Seasoned Rice with Root Vegetables
Inspired by Takikomi gohan
EasternJapaneseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
340 kcal11.3 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 6.05
Rice Dishes & Bowls
Pandan Jasmine Rice
Inspired by Pandan rice
EasternMalaysian & IndonesianPitta seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
230 kcal4.7 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 6.03
Rice Dishes & Bowls
Ghee Fried Rice with Vegetables & Tofu
Inspired by Yangzhou fried rice
EasternChineseAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
370 kcal13.3 g proteinSoft grainsView recipe → 
Vol II · 6.03Rice, Khichdi & Millets
Coconut Rice (Thengai Sadam)
IndianTamil NaduSpring–summerAutumn- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
256 kcal4.6 g proteinSoftView recipe →- Vol IV · 10.04
Desserts & Baked Fruit
Nutmeg Rice Pudding
Inspired by Baked rice pudding
WesternBritish & IrishVata seasonAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
182 kcal5.8 g proteinCreamyView recipe → - Vol V · 1.09
Congees & Rice Porridges
Vietnamese Ginger Rice Soup with Tofu (Cháo Đậu Hũ)
Inspired by Cháo
EasternVietnameseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
208 kcal11.8 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 10.05
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Mung Bean Dessert Soup with Pandan (Lü Dou Tang)
Inspired by Lü dou tang / bubur kacang hijau
EasternChinesePitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
134 kcal6 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol II · 6.02
Rice, Khichdi & Millets
Lemon Rice (Chitranna)
IndianKarnatakaSpring–summerMonsoon- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
200 kcal4.6 g proteinSoft grainsView recipe → 
Vol II · 1.01The Classical Pathya Kitchen (Krutanna)
Manda — Clear Rice Water
IndianClassical AyurvedaAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
59 kcal1.1 g proteinIDDSI 0 · thin liquidView recipe →- Vol IV · 4.08
Risottos, Pilafs & Grain Dishes
Wild & Brown Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Cranberries
Inspired by Thanksgiving wild-rice pilaf
WesternNorth AmericanVata season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
266 kcal5.6 g proteinChewy-softView recipe → - Vol V · 10.07
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Tibetan Sweet Butter Rice (Dresil)
Inspired by Dresil — Losar (Tibetan New Year)
EasternHimalayanVata season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
275 kcal4.5 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol I · Oct 5
October
Samak Rice Khichdi (Navratri)
IndianPan-IndianAutumn- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
225 kcal4.3 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 8.07
Vegetable Sides & Warm Salads
Warm Vegetable Rice-Paper Rolls
Inspired by Gỏi cuốn
EasternVietnamesePitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
307 kcal14.1 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol II · 6.05
Rice, Khichdi & Millets
Sattvic Bisi Bele Bath
IndianKarnatakaWinterMonsoon- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
242 kcal7.5 g proteinSoft porridgeView recipe → 
Vol II · 8.03Chutneys, Raitas & Accompaniments
Curry-Leaf Chutney (No Garlic)
IndianPan-IndianAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
51 kcal1.1 g proteinSmoothView recipe →- Vol V · 10.02
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Red Bean Soup with Dried Tangerine Peel (Hong Dou Tang Shui)
Inspired by Cantonese tong sui
EasternChineseVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
147 kcal2.2 g proteinThick, softView recipe → - Vol IV · 3.04
Stews, Pies & One-Pot Meals
Mild Mung Bean & Vegetable Chili
Inspired by Chili sin carne
WesternLatin AmericanKapha seasonVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
220 kcal11.7 g proteinSoftView recipe → 
Vol II · 13.01Soft & Recovery Kitchen (IDDSI-Adapted)
Level 4 Moong–Rice Purée
IndianClassical AyurvedaAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
191 kcal8.1 g proteinIDDSI 4 · pureedView recipe →
Vol II · 3.12Dals, Kadhis, Sambars & Rasams
Mysore Rasam (No Garlic)
IndianTamil NaduWinterMonsoon- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
89 kcal3.1 g proteinThinView recipe →- Vol II · 6.04
Rice, Khichdi & Millets
Matar Pulao (Soft, Light)
IndianPan-IndianWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
201 kcal4.7 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 6.04
Rice Dishes & Bowls
Indonesian Turmeric Coconut Rice (Nasi Kuning)
Inspired by Nasi kuning (tumpeng)
EasternMalaysian & IndonesianAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
227 kcal4.3 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 7.06
Tofu, Tempeh & Legumes
Edamame, Corn & Ginger Stir-fry
Inspired by Edamame side dish
EasternJapanesePitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
141 kcal9.1 g proteinTenderView recipe → - Vol V · 3.07
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (Lo Mai Gai, Vegetarian)
Inspired by Dim-sum lo mai gai
EasternChineseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
445 kcal15.5 g proteinSoft, stickyView recipe → 
Vol I · Apr 1April
Lemon–Peas Poha (Soft)
IndianPan-IndianSpring–summer- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
219 kcal5 g proteinSoftView recipe →- Vol V · 5.01
Noodles
Japchae — Glass Noodles with Vegetables (Egg-free)
Inspired by Japchae
EasternKoreanAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
285 kcal8.9 g proteinSoft, slipperyView recipe → - Vol V · 5.08
Noodles
Warm Sesame Noodles with Cucumber & Carrot
Inspired by Ma jiang mian
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
343 kcal13 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 8.04
Vegetable Sides & Warm Salads
Warm Gado-Gado with Peanut Sauce
Inspired by Gado-gado
EasternMalaysian & IndonesianAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
335 kcal21.8 g proteinTenderView recipe → 
Vol I · Oct 6October
Sharad Purnima Rice Kheer
IndianPan-IndianAutumn- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
161 kcal5.7 g proteinCreamyView recipe →- Vol II · 2.05
Breakfasts
Neer Dosa (Soft Rice Crêpes)
IndianKarnatakaSpring–summerMonsoon- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
224 kcal4 g proteinVery softView recipe → 
Vol II · 12.02Vrat & Phalahari Kitchen
Samak Pulao
IndianPan-IndianAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
208 kcal4.1 g proteinSoftView recipe →- Vol II · 12.08
Vrat & Phalahari Kitchen
Samak Kheer
IndianPan-IndianAll year- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
158 kcal5.2 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 4.07
Risottos, Pilafs & Grain Dishes
Saffron Vegetable Rice (Paella-inspired)
Inspired by Paella de verduras
WesternMediterraneanPitta seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
269 kcal6.6 g proteinSoft grainsView recipe → - Vol V · 10.03
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Black Sesame Tang Yuan in Ginger Syrup
Inspired by Tang yuan (Lantern Festival & Dongzhi)
EasternChineseVata season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
264 kcal4.1 g proteinSoft, chewyView recipe → - Vol I · Dec 5
December
Carrot–Ginger Soup with Ghee Rice
IndianPan-IndianWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
279 kcal6.1 g proteinPureed soup + soft riceView recipe → - Vol II · 1.05
The Classical Pathya Kitchen (Krutanna)
Laja Peya — Puffed-Rice Gruel
IndianClassical AyurvedaAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
61 kcal1.1 g proteinIDDSI 1–2View recipe → - Vol II · 2.08
Breakfasts
Savoury Kozhukattai (Steamed Rice Dumplings)
IndianTamil NaduAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
190 kcal3 g proteinSoftView recipe → 
Vol II · 10.08Evening Snacks (Steamed, Baked & Light)
Sattvic Murmura Bhel (Soft)
IndianPan-IndianSpring–summerAutumn- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
121 kcal2.6 g proteinCrisp-softView recipe →- Vol II · 11.11
Sweets & Digestives
Gur Wale Chawal (Jaggery Rice)
IndianPan-IndianWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
190 kcal2.1 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 7.03
Tofu, Tempeh & Legumes
Adzuki & Kabocha Simmer (Itoko-ni)
Inspired by Itoko-ni (temple dish)
EasternJapaneseVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
127 kcal7.1 g proteinVery softView recipe → - Vol I · Jul 1
July
Ven Pongal (Pepper–Ghee Rice & Moong)
IndianTamil NaduMonsoon- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
238 kcal6.7 g proteinSoft, creamyView recipe → - Vol V · 1.05
Congees & Rice Porridges
Mung Bean Congee (Lü Dou Zhou)
Inspired by Summer mung-bean porridge
EasternChinesePitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
137 kcal6.1 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 4.08
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Japanese Simmered Vegetables (Nimono)
Inspired by Nishime / chikuzen-ni
EasternJapaneseVata seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
122 kcal3.4 g proteinVery softView recipe → - Vol I · Aug 5
August
Monsoon Clear Vegetable Soup with Ghee Rice
IndianPan-IndianMonsoon- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
232 kcal4.4 g proteinSoft vegetables in brothView recipe → - Vol II · 1.02
The Classical Pathya Kitchen (Krutanna)
Peya — Thin Rice Gruel with Grains
IndianClassical AyurvedaAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
90 kcal1.6 g proteinIDDSI 1–2 · thin gruelView recipe → - Vol IV · 6.02
Vegetable Mains & Sides
Quinoa & Paneer Stuffed Peppers
Inspired by Gemista
WesternMediterraneanPitta season- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
336 kcal14.1 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 3.08
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Rice-Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun) with Sweet Soy
Inspired by Cheung fun
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
171 kcal3.1 g proteinVery soft, silkyView recipe → - Vol II · 1.08
The Classical Pathya Kitchen (Krutanna)
Marunnu Kanji — Karkidaka-style Spiced Rice Gruel (Culinary Version)
IndianKeralaAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
170 kcal2.6 g proteinIDDSI 2–3View recipe → - Vol IV · 3.07
Stews, Pies & One-Pot Meals
Western Kitchari with Quinoa & Seasonal Vegetables
Inspired by Kripalu-style kitchari
WesternNorth AmericanAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
252 kcal11.5 g proteinSoft porridgeView recipe → - Vol V · 4.02
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Buddha's Delight (Lo Han Jai, Mushroom-free)
Inspired by Luohan zhai — Lunar New Year temple stew
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
157 kcal8 g proteinSoftView recipe →