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 · 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 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 · 1.07
Congees & Rice Porridges
Black Sesame Porridge (Heukimja-juk)
Inspired by Heukimja-juk
EasternKoreanVata season- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
184 kcal4.5 g proteinSmooth, velvetyView 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 · 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 · 9.04
Pickles, Sauces & Condiments
Sesame–Nori Furikake
Inspired by Furikake
EasternJapaneseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
19 kcal0.7 g proteinDry flakesView 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 · 11.06
Teas, Tonics & Warm Drinks
Warm Five-Grain Soy Milk (Wu Gu Doujiang)
Inspired by Doujiang breakfast drink
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
164 kcal7.5 g proteinLiquid, light bodyView recipe → - Vol V · 7.05
Tofu, Tempeh & Legumes
Cooked Mung Bean Sprouts with Sesame (Sukju Namul)
Inspired by Sukju namul
EasternKoreanPitta seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
60 kcal3.2 g proteinTenderView 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 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 II · 5.04Sabzis & Curries
Light Steamed Undhiyu
IndianGujaratWinter- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
171 kcal3.3 g proteinSoftView recipe →
Vol II · 10.05Evening Snacks (Steamed, Baked & Light)
Baked Vegetable Handvo
IndianGujaratAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
160 kcal5.7 g proteinSoft-moistView 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 · 5.01
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 · 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 · 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 · 9.02
Pickles, Sauces & Condiments
Nepali Tomato–Sesame Achar
Inspired by Golbheda ko achar
EasternHimalayanAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
36 kcal1.1 g proteinSmoothView recipe → - 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 II · 8.13Chutneys, Raitas & Accompaniments
Flaxseed (Alsi) Podi
IndianPan-IndianWinterAutumn- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
33 kcal1.3 g proteinPowderView recipe →- Vol IV · 2.08
Soups
Lemon, Rice & Tahini Soup
Inspired by Greek avgolemono (egg-free)
WesternMediterraneanAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
132 kcal3.4 g proteinCreamyView recipe → - Vol IV · 6.03
Vegetable Mains & Sides
Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini & Pomegranate
Inspired by Roast cauliflower (Ottolenghi-style)
WesternMiddle EasternKapha seasonPitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
169 kcal5.9 g proteinTenderView recipe → - Vol IV · 7.06
Warm Salads & Dressings
Lemon–Tahini Dressing (Three Dosha Variations)
Inspired by Tahini sauce
WesternMiddle EasternAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
47 kcal1.3 g proteinSmoothView recipe → - Vol IV · 9.01
Sauces, Spreads & Condiments
Warm Hummus with Cumin Ghee
Inspired by Hummus bi tahini
WesternMiddle EasternAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
173 kcal6.9 g proteinSmoothView recipe → 
Vol I · Jan 6January
Til–Gud–Saunth Mini Ladoo (soft-set)
IndianPan-IndianWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
83 kcal1.6 g proteinSoft-chewyView recipe →
Vol I · Aug 1August
Moong Dal Dhokla (Steamed)
IndianGujaratMonsoon- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
212 kcal12.9 g proteinSoft, spongyView 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 · 7.01
Breads
Methi Thepla (Soft)
IndianGujaratWinter- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
260 kcal8.6 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol II · 8.05
Chutneys, Raitas & Accompaniments
Tomato–Ginger Chutney (Mild)
IndianPan-IndianWinterMonsoon- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
24 kcal0.5 g proteinSmoothView recipe → - Vol II · 8.12
Chutneys, Raitas & Accompaniments
Til (Sesame) Chutney Powder
IndianPan-IndianWinter- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
34 kcal1.1 g proteinPowderView recipe → - Vol II · 10.01
Evening Snacks (Steamed, Baked & Light)
Khandvi (Soft Gram-Flour Rolls)
IndianGujaratAll year- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
133 kcal5.8 g proteinVery softView recipe → - Vol II · 10.02
Evening Snacks (Steamed, Baked & Light)
Steamed Arbi Patra (Colocasia-Leaf Rolls)
IndianGujaratMonsoon- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
131 kcal5.7 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol II · 10.10
Evening Snacks (Steamed, Baked & Light)
Rava Dhokla (Instant, Steamed)
IndianGujaratAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
183 kcal6 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol II · 11.05
Sweets & Digestives
Date–Walnut Barfi (No Sugar)
IndianPan-IndianWinter- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
85 kcal1.5 g proteinSoft-chewyView recipe → - Vol II · 11.13
Sweets & Digestives
Saunf–Dhaniya Mukhwas (After-Meal Digestive)
IndianPan-IndianAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
13 kcal0.3 g proteinCrunchy seedsView recipe → - Vol IV · 10.07
Desserts & Baked Fruit
Date & Almond Energy Bites
Inspired by Energy balls
WesternNorth AmericanAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
101 kcal2.2 g proteinSoft-chewyView recipe → - Vol V · 1.02
Congees & Rice Porridges
Okayu with Umeboshi-free Ginger & Shiso Herbs
Inspired by Okayu (zen-gayu)
EasternJapaneseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
146 kcal3.4 g proteinSoft, grains visibleView 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 · 2.03
Broths & Soups
Winter Melon Soup with Ginger (Dong Gua Tang)
Inspired by Cantonese winter melon soup
EasternChinesePitta season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
71 kcal2.3 g proteinVery softView 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 · 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 · 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 · 4.02
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 · 4.06
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 · 4.09
Stir-fries, Braises & Curries
Simmered Daikon with Miso Sauce (Furofuki Daikon)
Inspired by Furofuki daikon
EasternJapaneseVata seasonKapha season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
89 kcal3.1 g proteinVery softView 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 · 5.05
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 · 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 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 · 7.04
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 · 8.05
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 · 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 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 →