Green Smoothie (Serves 2)

Ingredients 1 cup ripe avocado 1 cup kiwi Handful of spinach Few sprigs of mint 6 – 8 dates soaked 2 – 3 ice cubes 1 tbsp chia/sabja(holy basil) seeds soaked in 3 tbsp water   Directions Blend all ingredients in high speed until smooth. Add water if necessary. Serve in a tall chilled glass.

Pea Pod and Barley Soup (Serves 1)

Ingredients ½ cup peas and pod shells, with strings removed 1 onion finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves minced 2 tbsp barley + 2 tbsp barley boiled 1 Bay leaf 3-4 sprigs thyme 7-8 mint leaves Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste   Directions In a pan, sauté onions and garlic for a…

Horse Gram Dal (Uttarakhand Style)

Ingredients 2 cups overnight soaked dal 1 big Tomato finely chopped 1 big onion finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger garlic chilli paste 4 clove powder (laung) 1 tbsp freshly crushed coriander seeds 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin) 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric (haldi) Pinch of hing Salt to taste 1 tbsp Lemon juice…