Nourishing Plant-Based Main Courses and Healthy Snacks

Here is my favorite recipe for a grain-free veggie lasagna. Instead of pasta sheets, I use thinly sliced potatoes, carrots, and zucchini. It's layered with a rich tomato sauce and a creamy cashew cheese, then baked to perfection.

Who doesn't love pizza? This gluten-free Margherita pizza is made with an amaranth flour base, a homemade tomato sauce, and a creamy cashew cheese. It's so healthy and delicious, you could eat it every single day.

Enjoy a classic Rajasthani dish with a healthy twist: Baked Kadi Kachori. The kachori is made with whole wheat flour and baked instead of fried, and the kadi is a flavorful, tangy curry made without any dairy.

All dals are rich in protein, but we often load them with fat. Here's how I make a delicious Raw Mango Dal with zero fat. The secret is a "tadka" without oil and the tanginess from grated raw mango.

Can you make Dal Tadka without the tadka? Yes, you can! This Moong Dal Tadka is made without a single drop of oil or ghee. I soak the dal overnight for better digestion and use a steel pressure cooker to avoid aluminum.

This Tortilla Sandwich is a quick, easy, and nutrient-rich snack. The tortilla is made with whole wheat flour and spinach puree, and the filling is a delicious tofu bhurji with colorful bell peppers.

Here's another take on the tortilla sandwich, perfect for a quick snack. I use tofu as the main protein and make the filling completely oil-free. The variety of peppers makes it a colorful and flavorful healthy treat.

When you have guests and need a quick nashta, this Khakhra Sandwich is perfect. It's a healthy and creative snack using whole wheat khakhras filled with a nutritious mix of mashed potatoes, tofu, corn, and colorful veggies.

This vegetable tikki is an amazing evening snack to avoid packaged foods. It's made with sweet corn, mixed vegetables, and besan to bind it, all cooked with zero oil. A sprinkle of chaat masala on top makes it irresistible.