Recipes · Volumes I, II, IV & V
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422 sattvic recipes — Indian, Western and Eastern — gentle food for every season.
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- Vol IV · 5.05
Pasta & Bakes
Baked Macaroni with Butternut 'Cheese' Sauce
Inspired by Macaroni and cheese
WesternNorth AmericanVata season- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
341 kcal14 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 7.04
Tofu, Tempeh & Legumes
Indonesian Tempeh in Sweet Soy Glaze (Tempe Bacem, Gentle)
Inspired by Tempe bacem / kecap
EasternMalaysian & IndonesianVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
198 kcal15.5 g proteinTenderView recipe → - Vol IV · 4.04
Risottos, Pilafs & Grain Dishes
Herbed Quinoa Pilaf with Roasted Carrots
Inspired by Quinoa pilaf
WesternNorth AmericanAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
323 kcal9.6 g proteinSoft grainsView recipe → - Vol V · 6.02
Rice Dishes & Bowls
Warm Bibimbap with Cooked Namul (Egg-free)
Inspired by Bibimbap
EasternKoreanAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
404 kcal17 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 6.06
Rice Dishes & Bowls
Burmese Coconut Rice (Ohn Htamin)
Inspired by Ohn htamin
EasternBurmeseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
298 kcal5.7 g proteinSoftView recipe → 
Vol I · Jan 3January
Gajar–Matar–Shakarkandi Soft Sabzi
IndianPan-IndianWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
140 kcal3.6 g proteinSoftView recipe →- Vol IV · 5.04
Pasta & Bakes
Potato & Sweet-Potato Gnocchi with Sage Ghee
Inspired by Gnocchi al burro e salvia
WesternItalianVata season- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
339 kcal10.3 g proteinVery softView recipe → - Vol IV · 8.05
Breads & Savoury Bakes
Soft Whole-Wheat Tortillas
Inspired by Flour tortillas
WesternLatin AmericanAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
140 kcal3.8 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 4.01
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Bok Choy with Ginger & Sesame
Inspired by Stir-fried bok choy
EasternChineseAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
62 kcal2.4 g proteinTenderView recipe → - Vol V · 5.06
Noodles
Tibetan Noodle Soup (Thukpa)
Inspired by Thukpa
EasternHimalayanVata seasonKapha season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
252 kcal10.1 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 5.06
Pasta & Bakes
Zucchini & Spinach Lasagne
Inspired by Lasagne verdi
WesternItalianAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
364 kcal16.9 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 1.10
Breakfasts & Porridges
Baked Oatmeal with Pear & Walnuts
Inspired by Amish baked oatmeal
WesternNorth AmericanVata season- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
317 kcal8.4 g proteinSoft, moistView recipe → - Vol IV · 2.03
Soups
Sattvic Minestrone with Ditalini
Inspired by Minestrone
WesternItalianAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
196 kcal9 g proteinSoft pieces in brothView recipe → 
Vol II · 1.10The Classical Pathya Kitchen (Krutanna)
Takra Peya — Buttermilk Rice Gruel (Lunch)
IndianClassical AyurvedaAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
86 kcal2 g proteinIDDSI 2View recipe →
Vol II · 3.07Dals, Kadhis, Sambars & Rasams
Kalan (Yam & Raw Banana in Curd–Coconut)
IndianKeralaMonsoonAutumn- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
202 kcal3.8 g proteinSoftView recipe →- Vol IV · 1.03
Breakfasts & Porridges
Warm Bircher Oats with Grated Apple
Inspired by Swiss Bircher muesli
WesternCentral EuropeanPitta seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
222 kcal5.5 g proteinSoftView 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 · 10.01
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Inspired by Khao niao mamuang
EasternThaiPitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
365 kcal5.2 g proteinSoft, stickyView recipe → - Vol II · 3.05
Dals, Kadhis, Sambars & Rasams
Mor Kuzhambu with Lady's Finger
IndianTamil NaduSpring–summerMonsoon- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
125 kcal3.9 g proteinSmoothView recipe → - Vol V · 3.02
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Himalayan Vegetable Momos with Paneer
Inspired by Tibetan/Nepali momo
EasternHimalayanVata seasonAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
284 kcal11.5 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 · 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 IV · 4.03
Risottos, Pilafs & Grain Dishes
Soft Polenta with Roasted Root Vegetables
Inspired by Polenta con verdure
WesternItalianVata seasonKapha season- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
335 kcal8.3 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 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 → - 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 I · Dec 4December
Herbal Spice Tea with Toasted Sesame–Walnut Mix
IndianPan-IndianWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
163 kcal4.2 g proteinLiquid + small crunchy mixView recipe →- Vol II · 3.08
Dals, Kadhis, Sambars & Rasams
Erissery (Pumpkin & Lobia with Roasted Coconut)
IndianKeralaMonsoonAutumn- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
150 kcal4.8 g proteinSoft, mashedView recipe → - Vol IV · 1.02
Breakfasts & Porridges
Quinoa Breakfast Porridge with Pear & Cardamom
Inspired by Andean quinoa porridge
WesternLatin AmericanAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
260 kcal7.2 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 3.06
Stews, Pies & One-Pot Meals
Tuscan Cannellini & Kale Stew
Inspired by Ribollita
WesternItalianKapha seasonVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
245 kcal12 g proteinSoft, thickView recipe → - Vol IV · 7.04
Warm Salads & Dressings
Warm Puy Lentil Salad with Roasted Squash
Inspired by Salade de lentilles du Puy
WesternFrenchVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
226 kcal10.2 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 8.01
Vegetable Sides & Warm Salads
Spinach with Sesame Dressing (Hōrensō no Gomaae)
Inspired by Gomaae
EasternJapaneseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
74 kcal4.4 g proteinTenderView 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 · 7.08
Tofu, Tempeh & Legumes
Malaysian Tofu & Bean Sprouts with Peanut Sauce (Tauhu Bakar)
Inspired by Tauhu bakar / tahu tek
EasternMalaysian & IndonesianAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
264 kcal21.4 g proteinSoftView recipe →