June 2020

Food for Life classes are offered at $25 per person, per class. Each new series of classes start on the 1st of every month. To book classes, public speaking events, and consultations: please contact us with your inquiry and we will be happy to accommodate you. Join me live from the comfort of your own home for fun, hands-on classes that

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Pav bhaji is a favorite Indian street food full of vegetables and is very flavorful and delicious! Pav means pull apart buns and bhaji means vegetable mash! It is one dish that is the favorite of kids and adults alike! Many vegetables that the kids don’t like can be hidden in this dish. So don’t hesitate to experiment and hide

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*Corn Zucchini Fritters/Bhajiyas* INGREDIENTS: 1 C grated zucchini 1 C whole fresh or frozen corn 1C fresh chopped spinach or greens of your choice 1 C raw grated potato 1 C thinly sliced onion 1/4 C oat flour or rolled oats 1/4 C rice flour 1 T roasted cumin 1-2 T chopped jalapeno or green chillies 1/4 C chopped cilantro

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Sprouts are the highest in anti-oxidants, similar to berries and many other fruits and vegetables. They are a powerhouse of nutrients and pack a sizable amount of proteins as well. Whole beans and lentils are very easy to sprout and add a wonderful variety to any meal. They can be lightly blanched, cooked, ground up for flour/dough, add a crunch

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Oil-free Tadka or Seasoning Ingredients:1 C chana dal (split chana dal) 1 C urad dal (split urad dal) 1 C jeera 1 C small black mustard seeds 1 C sesame seeds 1 C dry red chilies 1 C curry leaves Method: 1. Heat a wok or steel kadai on medium heat.2. Roast each dal separately, stir constantly until golden brown.

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Simple Whole Wheat Spicy Bread – without Kneading! Ingredients:1 1/2 C unbleached, whole wheat flour 1 1/2 C unbleached, all purpose flour 1/4 tsp yeast 1 tsp salt 1 or 1 1/2 C water (If you add chopped greens you will need only 1C water. But if you use dried herbs you will need a total of 1 1/2 C

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Ingredients: 2 C or 2 large roasted or steamed organic sweet potatoes 1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder 12-15 dates Method: Blend in food processor until very smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of salt! Serve with berries or a sprig of mint…🌱 Note: substitute mashed, ripe avocados for cooked sweet potatoes! Simply delicious!

Raagi Mudde Recipe in Stove-top Pressure Cooker or IP Ingredients: 1 C waterA pinch of salt (optional)1/2 C raagi flour Method: Add water and a pinch of salt to pressure cooker, and cook for 2 whistles on high (Steam and More 2 mins) Quick pressure release Mix in raagi flour thoroughly, avoiding lumps and ensuring there is no dry flour.

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A karnataka favorite Gojju is a sour-spicy-sweet relish that adds flavor and spice to any meal. It complements any Indian meal with the burst of flavors that it encapsulates. Option of vegetables: Bittergourd, Okra, Eggplant, Pineapple, Organic Clementine Peel, Butternut squash, Pumpkin, Raisins etc. In an Instant Pot or pressure cooker layer:1. 1/4 C tamarind deseeded and strings removed2. 4

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  Ingredients: 1 C organic whole wheat flour1/2 C water (add 1 tbs of water at time) Method: 1. Mix with the back end of a wooden ladle to wet sand consistency until no dry flour remains. Set aside for an hour so that the dough becomes soft and pliable.2. Pinch off a golf ball sized dough. Flatten and dip

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