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 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 II · 4.02Soups & Shorbas
Pumpkin–Masoor Soup
IndianPan-IndianMonsoonAutumnWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
94 kcal4.1 g proteinSmoothView recipe →- Vol II · 4.11
Soups & Shorbas
Corn–Pumpkin Soup
IndianPan-IndianMonsoon- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
89 kcal2.9 g proteinSmoothView recipe → - Vol V · 1.04
Congees & Rice Porridges
Korean Pumpkin Porridge (Hobakjuk)
Inspired by Hobakjuk
EasternKoreanVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
159 kcal4.7 g proteinSmoothView recipe → 
Vol I · Jul 3July
Haridwar Khatta-Meetha Kaddu
IndianHaridwar & UttarakhandMonsoon- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
113 kcal1.8 g proteinSoft, half-mashedView recipe →- Vol V · 3.06
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Kabocha with Black Sesame
Inspired by Kabocha no gomaae
EasternJapaneseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
77 kcal2.6 g proteinSoftView recipe → 
Vol II · 3.08Dals, 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 V · 10.06
Sweets & Dessert Soups
Pumpkin–Coconut Agar Custard
Inspired by Sangkhaya fak thong (egg-free)
EasternThaiVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
109 kcal1.3 g proteinSoft-setView recipe → 
Vol II · 13.02Soft & Recovery Kitchen (IDDSI-Adapted)
Level 4 Pumpkin–Carrot Purée
IndianClassical AyurvedaAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
91 kcal3.4 g proteinIDDSI 4View recipe →- Vol IV · 6.07
Vegetable Mains & Sides
Herb-Roasted Butternut with Pumpkin Seeds
Inspired by Roast squash
WesternNorth AmericanVata season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
173 kcal4.3 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 4.07
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Thai Green Curry with Vegetables & Tofu (Allium-free)
Inspired by Gaeng keow wan
EasternThaiVata seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
258 kcal13.2 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 8.03
Breads & Savoury Bakes
Millet & Corn Muffins
Inspired by Cornbread
WesternNorth AmericanKapha season- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
150 kcal3.4 g proteinSoftView 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 · 1.08
Congees & Rice Porridges
Sweet Potato Congee (Fan Shu Zhou)
Inspired by Taiwanese sweet-potato porridge
EasternChineseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
178 kcal3.7 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 3.05
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Tofu Custard (Egg-free Chawanmushi)
Inspired by Chawanmushi
EasternJapaneseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
99 kcal6.3 g proteinSilkyView recipe → - Vol V · 6.08
Rice Dishes & Bowls
Rice Balls with Sesame & Nori (Onigiri)
Inspired by Onigiri
EasternJapaneseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
261 kcal7.3 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 5.03
Noodles
Kake Udon with Kabocha & Ginger
Inspired by Kake udon
EasternJapaneseVata seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
586 kcal17.7 g proteinVery softView 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 I · Sep 3
September
Olan (Ash Gourd & Cowpea in Coconut Milk)
IndianKeralaMonsoonAutumn- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
198 kcal4.4 g proteinVery softView recipe → - Vol II · 4.04
Soups & Shorbas
Sweet-Corn Soup (Blended, Sattvic)
IndianPan-IndianMonsoon- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
91 kcal2.5 g proteinSmoothView recipe → - Vol IV · 2.07
Soups
Red Lentil & Lemon Soup
Inspired by Shorbat adas
WesternMiddle EasternAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
221 kcal11.7 g proteinSmoothView 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 V · 1.01
Congees & Rice Porridges
Plain Jook with Ginger & Sesame (Bai Zhou)
Inspired by Cantonese plain congee
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
119 kcal2.4 g proteinSmooth, spoonableView recipe → - Vol V · 1.06
Congees & Rice Porridges
Red Date & Goji Millet Porridge
Inspired by Xiaomi zhou (northern millet porridge)
EasternChineseVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
154 kcal4 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 2.08
Broths & Soups
Sweet Corn & Silken Tofu Soup
Inspired by Sweet-corn egg-drop soup (egg-free)
EasternChinesePitta seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
126 kcal5.4 g proteinSmooth, thickView recipe → - Vol V · 3.01
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Cabbage, Tofu & Ginger Jiaozi
Inspired by Northern Chinese jiaozi
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
261 kcal12.5 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 I · Mar 4March
Holi Thandai (warm or room temperature)
IndianPan-IndianSpring–summer- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
224 kcal8.6 g proteinSmooth liquidView 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 I · Jun 2June
Kaddu–Toor Dal Sambar (Mild, No Onion)
IndianTamil NaduSpring–summer- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
167 kcal8 g proteinSoftView recipe →- Vol I · Nov 3
November
Annakut Mixed Seasonal Vegetable
IndianPan-IndianAutumnWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
108 kcal3.1 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 · 5.03
Sabzis & Curries
Shukto (Bengali Bitter–Sweet Medley, Light)
IndianBengalSpring–summer- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
87 kcal1.8 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol II · 5.22
Sabzis & Curries
Raw-Mango Kaddu (Summer Khatta Kaddu)
IndianPan-IndianSpring–summer- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
81 kcal1.3 g proteinSoftView recipe → 
Vol II · 6.05Rice, 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 · 8.07
Chutneys, Raitas & Accompaniments
Beetroot Pachadi (Warm)
IndianKeralaWinter- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
70 kcal1.7 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol II · 8.09
Chutneys, Raitas & Accompaniments
Lauki Raita
IndianPan-IndianSpring–summer- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
47 kcal2.5 g proteinSoftView recipe → 
Vol II · 12.06Vrat & Phalahari Kitchen
Vrat Khatta-Meetha Kaddu
IndianPan-IndianAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
77 kcal1.3 g proteinSoftView recipe →- Vol II · 12.07
Vrat & Phalahari Kitchen
Makhana Raita (Vrat)
IndianPan-IndianAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
61 kcal2.9 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol II · 13.04
Soft & Recovery Kitchen (IDDSI-Adapted)
Level 5 Paneer–Moong Mash
IndianClassical AyurvedaAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
166 kcal9.8 g proteinIDDSI 5View recipe → - Vol IV · 2.02
Soups
Butternut Squash & Sage Soup
Inspired by Autumn squash soup
WesternBritish & IrishVata season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
167 kcal3.8 g proteinSmoothView recipe → - Vol IV · 6.09
Vegetable Mains & Sides
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Herb Yoghurt
Inspired by Jacket potato
WesternNorth AmericanVata seasonAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
255 kcal6.5 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 10.06
Desserts & Baked Fruit
Spelt Carrot-Cake Muffins
Inspired by Carrot cake
WesternBritish & IrishAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
181 kcal3.9 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 2.10
Broths & Soups
Mild Bhutanese Potato & Cheese Stew (Kewa Datshi, Gentle)
Inspired by Kewa datshi
EasternHimalayanVata season- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
180 kcal8.3 g proteinSoft, creamyView recipe → - Vol V · 3.03
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Milk Buns (Mantou)
Inspired by Mantou
EasternChineseAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
108 kcal3.5 g proteinFluffy, softView 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 V · 4.10
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Indonesian Coconut Vegetable Stew (Sayur Lodeh)
Inspired by Sayur lodeh
EasternMalaysian & IndonesianAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
165 kcal7.5 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 V · 8.02
Vegetable Sides & Warm Salads
Korean Namul Trio (Spinach, Carrot, Zucchini)
Inspired by Banchan namul
EasternKoreanAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
72 kcal2.6 g proteinTenderView recipe → - Vol IV · 1.04
Breakfasts & Porridges
Buckwheat–Spelt Pancakes with Warm Berry Compote
Inspired by American breakfast pancakes
WesternNorth AmericanKapha seasonVata season- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
247 kcal6.7 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 · 4.01
Risottos, Pilafs & Grain Dishes
Pumpkin & Sage Risotto
Inspired by Risotto alla zucca
WesternItalianVata season- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
356 kcal7.8 g proteinCreamy, softView recipe →