Conscious Cookbook

Vegan Millet Pudding with Coconut and Mango: A Delightful and Nutri...
Indulge in a vegan dessert that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also provides a host of advantages for your well-being. This Vegan Millet Pudding with Coconut and Mango...
Vegan Millet Pudding with Coconut and Mango: A Delightful and Nutri...
Indulge in a vegan dessert that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also provides a host of advantages for your well-being. This Vegan Millet Pudding with Coconut and Mango...

Foxtail Millet Salad with Chickpeas Recipe
Looking for a refreshing and nutritious salad that combines unique flavors and textures? Look no further than this vibrant Foxtail Millet Salad with Chickpeas and an array of fresh garnishes....
Foxtail Millet Salad with Chickpeas Recipe
Looking for a refreshing and nutritious salad that combines unique flavors and textures? Look no further than this vibrant Foxtail Millet Salad with Chickpeas and an array of fresh garnishes....

Green Chili Fritters: A Monsoon Favourite
Every year as soon as monsoons come, the Earth’s thirst is quenched. The season brings along with it a breath of fresh air that calms and soothes all. There is...
Green Chili Fritters: A Monsoon Favourite
Every year as soon as monsoons come, the Earth’s thirst is quenched. The season brings along with it a breath of fresh air that calms and soothes all. There is...

Jaggery Cubes: The Sweeter Way to Use Jaggery
Introducing the all-new Conscious Food's Jaggery Cubes, a 100% natural and wholesome way to sweeten your life. Gur in Hindi, Vellum in Tamil, Sharkara in Malayalam, Bella in Kannada, Gul...
Jaggery Cubes: The Sweeter Way to Use Jaggery
Introducing the all-new Conscious Food's Jaggery Cubes, a 100% natural and wholesome way to sweeten your life. Gur in Hindi, Vellum in Tamil, Sharkara in Malayalam, Bella in Kannada, Gul...

Simple Salads to Savour Over the Summer
Salads are one of the most versatile and nutritious additions to our meals. The freshness of vegetables add a refreshing pop of flavour to our palates. The following are two...
Simple Salads to Savour Over the Summer
Salads are one of the most versatile and nutritious additions to our meals. The freshness of vegetables add a refreshing pop of flavour to our palates. The following are two...

Sambar Masala
INGREDIENTS - 3⁄4 cup Toor dal 1⁄2 tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste 1 cup vegetables - carrots, potato, brinjal, drumstick, green peas - chopped 7-8 shallots - quartered 4...
Sambar Masala
INGREDIENTS - 3⁄4 cup Toor dal 1⁄2 tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste 1 cup vegetables - carrots, potato, brinjal, drumstick, green peas - chopped 7-8 shallots - quartered 4...

Cooking Guide for Sprouts Stew
Sprouts Stew INGREDIENTS - 1 cup mixed lentil sprouts 6-7 shallots 5-6 curry leaves 7-8 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 green chilli 2 tbsps groundnut or coconut oil 1...
Cooking Guide for Sprouts Stew
Sprouts Stew INGREDIENTS - 1 cup mixed lentil sprouts 6-7 shallots 5-6 curry leaves 7-8 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 green chilli 2 tbsps groundnut or coconut oil 1...

Cooking Guide for Amritsari Chole
INGREDIENTS - 1 cup chickpeas/kabuli chane 3 tbsps cooking oil 1 tbsp A2 Desi Ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 2-3 green cardamoms 1 star anise 1 inch...
Cooking Guide for Amritsari Chole
INGREDIENTS - 1 cup chickpeas/kabuli chane 3 tbsps cooking oil 1 tbsp A2 Desi Ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 2-3 green cardamoms 1 star anise 1 inch...

Panjiri - The Winter Superfood
Panjiri is a beautiful amalgamation of simple ingredients such as whole-wheat flour, sugar, ghee & heavily laced with dried fruits and herbal gums. Panjiri is a traditional North Indian dish...
Panjiri - The Winter Superfood
Panjiri is a beautiful amalgamation of simple ingredients such as whole-wheat flour, sugar, ghee & heavily laced with dried fruits and herbal gums. Panjiri is a traditional North Indian dish...

How Can We Use Raw Sugar in Baking?
Raw sugar is an attractive alternative to processed white sugar. It’s golden-brown colour and the crunchiness of the coarse granules make it an appealing ingredient in every baker’s cabinet. Also...
How Can We Use Raw Sugar in Baking?
Raw sugar is an attractive alternative to processed white sugar. It’s golden-brown colour and the crunchiness of the coarse granules make it an appealing ingredient in every baker’s cabinet. Also...

Airfried Banana Chips
By Chef Guntas Savor the delightful taste of Chef Guntas' Banana Chips - an easy, quick, and irresistibly tasty snack. Healthier than store-bought, these homemade chips are the perfect guilt-free...
Airfried Banana Chips
By Chef Guntas Savor the delightful taste of Chef Guntas' Banana Chips - an easy, quick, and irresistibly tasty snack. Healthier than store-bought, these homemade chips are the perfect guilt-free...

Burnt Garlic Basil Millet
By Chef Guntas Introducing Chef Guntas' Foxtail Millet Stir-Fry: a delicious Asian dish that adds a healthy and flavorful option to your weekly dinners. Enjoy the perfect blend of sautéed...
Burnt Garlic Basil Millet
By Chef Guntas Introducing Chef Guntas' Foxtail Millet Stir-Fry: a delicious Asian dish that adds a healthy and flavorful option to your weekly dinners. Enjoy the perfect blend of sautéed...

Lemon Rice Using Foxtail Millet Recipe
Millets are an amazing substitute for rice – packed with lots of nutrients such as magnesium, copper and phosphorus and dietary fibre! Here’s @bowledoverbykari’s take on a traditional lemon rice,...
Lemon Rice Using Foxtail Millet Recipe
Millets are an amazing substitute for rice – packed with lots of nutrients such as magnesium, copper and phosphorus and dietary fibre! Here’s @bowledoverbykari’s take on a traditional lemon rice,...

Protein-Packed Seed Bars Recipe
This bar is excellent as a nutritious start to the day, a post-workout snack, or quick bite on the go. Flax, pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds together deliver a powerful...
Protein-Packed Seed Bars Recipe
This bar is excellent as a nutritious start to the day, a post-workout snack, or quick bite on the go. Flax, pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds together deliver a powerful...

Roasted Veg and Grain Bowl Recipe
This bowl is a powerhouse of amazing ingredients. The mix of bright colors, rich flavors, and satisfying textures makes for an exciting eating experience. Soft, fluffy millet contrasts perfectly with...
Roasted Veg and Grain Bowl Recipe
This bowl is a powerhouse of amazing ingredients. The mix of bright colors, rich flavors, and satisfying textures makes for an exciting eating experience. Soft, fluffy millet contrasts perfectly with...

Gluten-Free Jowar Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Home baked cookies are such a delight. Packaged biscuits just can’t compare with a warm cookie, fresh out of the oven. For gluten intolerant and gluten sensitive individuals, finding...
Gluten-Free Jowar Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Home baked cookies are such a delight. Packaged biscuits just can’t compare with a warm cookie, fresh out of the oven. For gluten intolerant and gluten sensitive individuals, finding...

Japanese Curry Recipe
This recipe is a take on a classic, mild curry that is wildly popular in Japan. Curry is thought to have been brought by British sailors from India to Japan...
Japanese Curry Recipe
This recipe is a take on a classic, mild curry that is wildly popular in Japan. Curry is thought to have been brought by British sailors from India to Japan...

Garlic Mustard Salad Dressing Recipe
This delicious dressing is perfect for the summer. Slightly sweet, laced with garlicky flavor, and the refreshing tang of apple cider vinegar, this dressing has no shortage of character. The...
Garlic Mustard Salad Dressing Recipe
This delicious dressing is perfect for the summer. Slightly sweet, laced with garlicky flavor, and the refreshing tang of apple cider vinegar, this dressing has no shortage of character. The...

Whole Wheat Seeded Sandwich Loaf/Bread Recipe
We collaborated with bread-maker, Uma Arora and she formulated a Whole Wheat Seeded Sandwich Loaf using Conscious Food products! Ingredients 280gms Organic + unbleached refined wheat flour (Maida) 120gms Chakki ground whole...
Whole Wheat Seeded Sandwich Loaf/Bread Recipe
We collaborated with bread-maker, Uma Arora and she formulated a Whole Wheat Seeded Sandwich Loaf using Conscious Food products! Ingredients 280gms Organic + unbleached refined wheat flour (Maida) 120gms Chakki ground whole...

Amaranth/Rajgira Vegan Protein Balls Recipe
We’re collaborating with Sangeeta Khanna, a cuisine and nutrition consultant of Health Food Desi Videshi to create a series of recipes for Conscious Cookbook. This time, she has created a Vegan Protein Ball...
Amaranth/Rajgira Vegan Protein Balls Recipe
We’re collaborating with Sangeeta Khanna, a cuisine and nutrition consultant of Health Food Desi Videshi to create a series of recipes for Conscious Cookbook. This time, she has created a Vegan Protein Ball...

2 Unique Mung Dal Recipes You Never Heard Before
We’re collaborating with Sangeeta Khanna, a cuisine and nutrition consultant of Health Food Desi Videshi to create a series of recipes for Conscious Cookbook. This month, she created a sweet and savoury recipe...
2 Unique Mung Dal Recipes You Never Heard Before
We’re collaborating with Sangeeta Khanna, a cuisine and nutrition consultant of Health Food Desi Videshi to create a series of recipes for Conscious Cookbook. This month, she created a sweet and savoury recipe...

Conscious Food x La Petit Chef
This month we collaborated with the lovely Swayampurna of La Petit Chef. Swayampurna is a banker-turned-chef, and the author of My Indian Kitchen. We loved her innovative take on these delicious cookies using...
Conscious Food x La Petit Chef
This month we collaborated with the lovely Swayampurna of La Petit Chef. Swayampurna is a banker-turned-chef, and the author of My Indian Kitchen. We loved her innovative take on these delicious cookies using...

Andhra Tomato Pickle/Pachadi with Sesame Oil Recipe
This tangy-garlicky pickle has a relatively shorter shelf life not just because of the nature of its recipe, but because it is so delicious that it will barely make it...
Andhra Tomato Pickle/Pachadi with Sesame Oil Recipe
This tangy-garlicky pickle has a relatively shorter shelf life not just because of the nature of its recipe, but because it is so delicious that it will barely make it...

Paneer Paturi Recipe
Adapt a traditional Bengali fish recipe to a vegetarian (vegan, if you use tofu!) one and enjoy a light and flavourful meal this summer! A barely-there drizzle of mustard oil...
Paneer Paturi Recipe
Adapt a traditional Bengali fish recipe to a vegetarian (vegan, if you use tofu!) one and enjoy a light and flavourful meal this summer! A barely-there drizzle of mustard oil...

Chili Peanut Oil Recipe
Do yourself a favour and make this smoky hot and flavourful Chinese-style chili oil. Use it to drizzle over dumplings or as a sauce for stir-fried noodles and with that...
Chili Peanut Oil Recipe
Do yourself a favour and make this smoky hot and flavourful Chinese-style chili oil. Use it to drizzle over dumplings or as a sauce for stir-fried noodles and with that...

Organic Jaggery Thekua Recipe
Thekua is a deep-fried cookie of sorts, and is traditionally made in Bihar on the occasion of Chhat Pooja as well as on other festive occasions. It is a simple...
Organic Jaggery Thekua Recipe
Thekua is a deep-fried cookie of sorts, and is traditionally made in Bihar on the occasion of Chhat Pooja as well as on other festive occasions. It is a simple...

Wild Forest Honey Amla Preserve Recipe
Amlas are an Indian super food and are greatly valued in traditional medicine for their vitamin C content, their ability to strengthen the immune system and keep respiratory ailments at...
Wild Forest Honey Amla Preserve Recipe
Amlas are an Indian super food and are greatly valued in traditional medicine for their vitamin C content, their ability to strengthen the immune system and keep respiratory ailments at...

Date and Sesame Energy Balls Recipe
In the winters and early spring, when the body needs a little more lubrication to keep joints functioning optimally, the consumption of oil seeds such as flax, sesame and sunflower...
Date and Sesame Energy Balls Recipe
In the winters and early spring, when the body needs a little more lubrication to keep joints functioning optimally, the consumption of oil seeds such as flax, sesame and sunflower...

Strawberry Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing Recipe
Who said strawberries are meant only for cream? There are many different savoury ways in which you can use strawberries. This Strawberry Salad is made using a fruity apple cider...
Strawberry Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing Recipe
Who said strawberries are meant only for cream? There are many different savoury ways in which you can use strawberries. This Strawberry Salad is made using a fruity apple cider...

Baked Root Vegetable Wedges Recipe
Eat Kand this month, we said in our December Eating Guide. Here’s one way to cook it hassle-free. Pair it with the new Conscious Food Ketchup, and you have a...
Baked Root Vegetable Wedges Recipe
Eat Kand this month, we said in our December Eating Guide. Here’s one way to cook it hassle-free. Pair it with the new Conscious Food Ketchup, and you have a...

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
This fail-proof recipe for Gingerbread Cookies is a must do on your holiday list. Bring out the cookie cutters and strap the aprons on the kids. Don’t miss the easy-peasy...
Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
This fail-proof recipe for Gingerbread Cookies is a must do on your holiday list. Bring out the cookie cutters and strap the aprons on the kids. Don’t miss the easy-peasy...

Sprouted Wheat Dalia Paella Recipe
Who doesn’t love a piping hot Paella? Rice cooked just right, fragrant saffron coming through? Comfort by another name! What if we gave you another, local alternative for rice? Try...
Sprouted Wheat Dalia Paella Recipe
Who doesn’t love a piping hot Paella? Rice cooked just right, fragrant saffron coming through? Comfort by another name! What if we gave you another, local alternative for rice? Try...

Jowar Dalia Tabbouleh
Traditionally, a Tabbouleh is made using bulgur wheat or what we would identify as Wheat Dalia here. The perfectly cooked bulgur forms the bulk of the salad and garden fresh...
Jowar Dalia Tabbouleh
Traditionally, a Tabbouleh is made using bulgur wheat or what we would identify as Wheat Dalia here. The perfectly cooked bulgur forms the bulk of the salad and garden fresh...

Middle Eastern Chickpea Stew Recipe
For nights that are slowly turning cooler, when something familiar and something comforting is the need of the hour, try this Middle Eastern Chickpea Stew. Make a large batch for...
Middle Eastern Chickpea Stew Recipe
For nights that are slowly turning cooler, when something familiar and something comforting is the need of the hour, try this Middle Eastern Chickpea Stew. Make a large batch for...

Eggless Cardamom and Ghee Cake Rusk Recipe
This a really versatile recipe—you could either stop at the cake stage and devour it as is or, if you really have the patience, proceed further to make Cake...
Eggless Cardamom and Ghee Cake Rusk Recipe
This a really versatile recipe—you could either stop at the cake stage and devour it as is or, if you really have the patience, proceed further to make Cake...

Iyengar Bakery Style Savoury Biscuits Recipe
These classic Iyengar Bakery-style “Khaara” or savoury biscuits are very popular in Karnataka, and with good reason. They’re a delicate mix of herby flavours and just the slightest hint...
Iyengar Bakery Style Savoury Biscuits Recipe
These classic Iyengar Bakery-style “Khaara” or savoury biscuits are very popular in Karnataka, and with good reason. They’re a delicate mix of herby flavours and just the slightest hint...

Spiced Pear Cake Recipe
This gorgeous, delicately spiced tea cake is made from whole wheat atta and sprouted wheat sooji or semolina, and juicy seasonal pears. We’ve used cinnamon and bay leaves here...
Spiced Pear Cake Recipe
This gorgeous, delicately spiced tea cake is made from whole wheat atta and sprouted wheat sooji or semolina, and juicy seasonal pears. We’ve used cinnamon and bay leaves here...

Masoor Pasties Recipe
If you’re bored of making daal and curries from Masoor, try these English-style Pasties. They’re great when you want something Samosa-like but without the guilt—these are baked! Ingredients for...
Masoor Pasties Recipe
If you’re bored of making daal and curries from Masoor, try these English-style Pasties. They’re great when you want something Samosa-like but without the guilt—these are baked! Ingredients for...

Mexican Seven Bean Stew Recipe
When it is cold, wet and gloomy, a chunky, spicy Mexican Bean Stew will pick you up nicely. All you need is a little bread on the side to mop...
Mexican Seven Bean Stew Recipe
When it is cold, wet and gloomy, a chunky, spicy Mexican Bean Stew will pick you up nicely. All you need is a little bread on the side to mop...

5 Ways You Can Include Peanuts in Your Daily Diet
What would be a bowl of Lemon Rice or Puliyogare or a cone of Jhal Muri or a pop of Chiwda without the peanut? “Boring” just about encapsulates it....
5 Ways You Can Include Peanuts in Your Daily Diet
What would be a bowl of Lemon Rice or Puliyogare or a cone of Jhal Muri or a pop of Chiwda without the peanut? “Boring” just about encapsulates it....

Falaari Peanut Patties Recipe
This indulgent recipe needs a little prep but makes for a great rainy day snack if you’re quite tired of pakodas by now. Or simply make some for dinner...
Falaari Peanut Patties Recipe
This indulgent recipe needs a little prep but makes for a great rainy day snack if you’re quite tired of pakodas by now. Or simply make some for dinner...

Black Rice Pudding Recipe
If you love Kheer, Payasam or Phirni, this unusual-looking pudding will be just up your street. The toasty aroma of the black rice imparts a great flavor to the...
Black Rice Pudding Recipe
If you love Kheer, Payasam or Phirni, this unusual-looking pudding will be just up your street. The toasty aroma of the black rice imparts a great flavor to the...

Red Rice Poha Panko-Crusted Paneer Recipe
Panko crumbs are what make all your deep fried restaurant favourites crisp and crunchy. These are typically made from sliced bread, usually white. We’re using the flavourful, whole grain...
Red Rice Poha Panko-Crusted Paneer Recipe
Panko crumbs are what make all your deep fried restaurant favourites crisp and crunchy. These are typically made from sliced bread, usually white. We’re using the flavourful, whole grain...

Brown Rice Poha Dhokla Recipe
The common misconception about brown rice is that it is only good enough for making “rice,” and even in that avatar, it is perceived as something you do because...
Brown Rice Poha Dhokla Recipe
The common misconception about brown rice is that it is only good enough for making “rice,” and even in that avatar, it is perceived as something you do because...

4 Modern Amaranth (Rajgira) Recipes
While it may be easy to find Amaranth laddoos and chikkis in the market or from generous relatives who make them at home, it would be far more beneficial...
4 Modern Amaranth (Rajgira) Recipes
While it may be easy to find Amaranth laddoos and chikkis in the market or from generous relatives who make them at home, it would be far more beneficial...

Savoury Amaranth Flour Pancakes Recipe
These “fasting-friendly” pancakes are a quick fix for hungry school goers and the gluten intolerant. Just remember to mix the batter in small portions because both Amaranth and Barnyard...
Savoury Amaranth Flour Pancakes Recipe
These “fasting-friendly” pancakes are a quick fix for hungry school goers and the gluten intolerant. Just remember to mix the batter in small portions because both Amaranth and Barnyard...

Popped Amaranth Energy Bars Recipe
Energy bars and granola bars are available a dime a dozen in the market, and as is the case with most packaged foods, you can’t be completely sure about...
Popped Amaranth Energy Bars Recipe
Energy bars and granola bars are available a dime a dozen in the market, and as is the case with most packaged foods, you can’t be completely sure about...

Barley and Citrus Summer Salad Recipe
You wouldn’t commonly think of adding whole wheat grains like rice or jowar to a salad, but their close cousin, Barley, serves the purpose rather fabulously and easily. This...
Barley and Citrus Summer Salad Recipe
You wouldn’t commonly think of adding whole wheat grains like rice or jowar to a salad, but their close cousin, Barley, serves the purpose rather fabulously and easily. This...

Barley Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
Arborio rice is widely considered best suited for risotto, but the Barley grain, with its chewy texture, works quite a charm as well. Barley is also a summer-friendly grain...
Barley Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
Arborio rice is widely considered best suited for risotto, but the Barley grain, with its chewy texture, works quite a charm as well. Barley is also a summer-friendly grain...

Sprouted Finger Millet and Chocolate Bread Recipe
Ragi breads are most often eaten in their flatbread avatar, but the Sprouted Finger Millet flour works beautifully in combination with the Seven Grain flour to produce a moreish...
Sprouted Finger Millet and Chocolate Bread Recipe
Ragi breads are most often eaten in their flatbread avatar, but the Sprouted Finger Millet flour works beautifully in combination with the Seven Grain flour to produce a moreish...