Recipes · Volumes I, II, IV & V
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422 sattvic recipes — Indian, Western and Eastern — gentle food for every season.
46 recipes match your choices
- Vol V · 9.05
Pickles, Sauces & Condiments
Warm Peanut–Sesame Sauce
Inspired by Bumbu kacang
EasternMalaysian & IndonesianAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
117 kcal4.5 g proteinSmoothView recipe → - Vol V · 4.06
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Gai Lan with Kombu–Soy Glaze
Inspired by Gai lan with oyster sauce
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
52 kcal1.7 g proteinTenderView 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 · 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 → - Vol V · 3.04
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Silken Tofu with Ginger–Soy Dressing
Inspired by Cantonese steamed tofu
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
73 kcal5.2 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 V · 2.06
Broths & Soups
Thai Coconut–Galangal Soup with Tofu (Tom Kha Tao Hu)
Inspired by Tom kha
EasternThaiVata seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
222 kcal10.5 g proteinLiquid with soft piecesView recipe → - Vol IV · 3.01
Stews, Pies & One-Pot Meals
Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Sweet-Potato Mash
Inspired by Shepherd's pie
WesternBritish & IrishVata seasonAll year- Gluten-free with tamari
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
317 kcal13.1 g proteinSoftView 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 · 1.09
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 · 2.05
Broths & Soups
Kenchin-jiru (Temple Root-Vegetable Soup)
Inspired by Kenchō-ji temple soup, Kamakura
EasternJapaneseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
136 kcal7 g proteinSoftView 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 · 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 · 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 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 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 · 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 · 4.03
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Red-Braised Tofu (Hong Shao Doufu)
Inspired by Hong shao
EasternChineseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
202 kcal17.2 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 4.04
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Mild Sattvic Mapo Tofu
Inspired by Sichuan mapo doufu
EasternChineseVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
127 kcal6.7 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 4.05
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Lotus Root & Snow Peas Stir-fry
Inspired by Cantonese lotus stir-fry
EasternChineseKapha seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
119 kcal3.5 g proteinCrisp-tenderView 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 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 · 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 · 5.02
Noodles
Warm Soba in Kombu Broth with Spinach
Inspired by Kake soba
EasternJapaneseKapha seasonVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
309 kcal17.9 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 · 5.04
Noodles
Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho (Phở Chay)
Inspired by Phở chay
EasternVietnameseVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
320 kcal14 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 5.05
Noodles
Soft Rice Noodles with Gai Lan (Pad See Ew-style)
Inspired by Phat si-io
EasternThaiAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
419 kcal13.8 g proteinSoftView 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 V · 5.07
Noodles
Turmeric–Coconut Rice Noodles with Greens
Inspired by Ohn no khao swè
EasternBurmeseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
368 kcal12.8 g proteinSoftView recipe → - 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 · 6.02
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 · 6.03
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 V · 7.01
Tofu, Tempeh & Legumes
Baked Agedashi-style Tofu in Ginger Broth
Inspired by Agedashi dōfu
EasternJapaneseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
218 kcal16.6 g proteinSoft inside, light coatView recipe → - Vol V · 7.02
Tofu, Tempeh & Legumes
Sesame Tofu (Goma-dōfu)
Inspired by Kōya-san temple goma-dōfu
EasternJapaneseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
91 kcal1.9 g proteinSilky, firm-setView 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 · 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 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 · 7.07
Tofu, Tempeh & Legumes
Soy-Braised Tofu Puffs with Bok Choy
Inspired by Braised tau pok
EasternChineseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
105 kcal9.5 g proteinSoft, spongyView 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 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 V · 8.03
Vegetable Sides & Warm Salads
Kinpira — Braised Burdock & Carrot
Inspired by Kinpira gobō
EasternJapaneseVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
91 kcal1.6 g proteinTender-crispView 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 V · 8.05
Vegetable Sides & Warm Salads
Water Spinach with Ginger (Kangkung)
Inspired by Kangkung goreng
EasternMalaysian & IndonesianPitta seasonAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
45 kcal2.9 g proteinTenderView recipe → - Vol V · 8.08
Vegetable Sides & Warm Salads
Warm Cucumber, Sesame & Peanut Salad
Inspired by Smashed cucumber salad (pai huang gua)
EasternChinesePitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
63 kcal2.1 g proteinCrisp (lightly warmed)View recipe → - Vol V · 9.03
Pickles, Sauces & Condiments
Ginger–Soy Dipping Sauce
Inspired by Dumpling dip
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
11 kcal0.4 g proteinLiquidView recipe → - Vol IV · 5.03
Pasta & Bakes
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni in Light Tomato Sauce
Inspired by Cannelloni ricotta e spinaci
WesternItalianVata seasonAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
356 kcal17.4 g proteinSoftView recipe →