Nourishing recipes from India and around the world, made healthier.

We’re Malathy and Venu, two home cooks who changed the way we eat and felt the difference. Since 2016 we’ve been sharing the Indian dishes we grew up with, plus healthy favorites from around the world like soups, salads and smoothies, made simpler and healthier for busy lives: whole grains, fresh vegetables, homemade spices and less oil. Every recipe is cooked and tested in our own kitchen, with nutrition info on every one, alongside simple yoga and wellness habits that fit a busy week. Count nutrition, not calories!

LATEST RECIPES

Delicious Dal Khichdi!

Delicious Dal Khichdi!

Delicious Dal Khichdi is a wholesome, easy-to-digest one pot dish, recommended in Ayurveda. It is my favorite comfort food!

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Flavorful Lemon Sevai

Flavorful Lemon Sevai

Lemon Sevai is a deliciously tart, flavorful breakfast dish made with rice noodles. You’ll love the fluffy texture if this recipe, complemented by crunchy roasted cashews!

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LIFESTYLE

Strategies for Living Well with Chronic Pain

Strategies for Living Well with Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain means constantly adapting. It means showing up to the day not knowing what it’ll demand – but doing it anyway. It’s not glamorous, and it sure as hell isn’t easy, but it’s real, and it’s yours. And inside all the noise, the setbacks, and the slow wins, you’re still in there – still capable of purpose, connection, even joy. Maybe not every day, but enough. And that, right there, is what a fulfilling life actually looks like.

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Sustainable Habits for Long-Term Self-Care

Sustainable Habits for Long-Term Self-Care

48% of the population makes a new year resolution to improve their fitness and overall health. Sadly, most new year resolutions don’t last beyond a couple of months. In this blog, we delve into several ideas that you can incorporate for long-term self-care.

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