Conscious Cookbook

Jowar Dalia Tabbouleh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled Wine Recipe

Here’s our recipe for Mulled Wine, using our choicest organic spices—the goodness of their flavor in every sip! If you want to make a non-alcoholic version, simply replace the wine...

Mulled Wine Recipe

Here’s our recipe for Mulled Wine, using our choicest organic spices—the goodness of their flavor in every sip! If you want to make a non-alcoholic version, simply replace the wine...

Baked Apples Recipe

Baked Apples Recipe

  There’s something of an old world charm and comfort in these individual baked apples, which were a hit in the 70s. Served warm with a spot of softly whipped...

Baked Apples Recipe

  There’s something of an old world charm and comfort in these individual baked apples, which were a hit in the 70s. Served warm with a spot of softly whipped...

Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

While roast birds and Christmas dinners are nearly synonymous, vegetarians needn’t feel too left out. The winter brings such gorgeous fresh vegetables, we’re going to star one of these for...

Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

While roast birds and Christmas dinners are nearly synonymous, vegetarians needn’t feel too left out. The winter brings such gorgeous fresh vegetables, we’re going to star one of these for...

Christmas Cake with Jaggery & Garam Masala Recipe

Christmas Cake with Jaggery & Garam Masala Recipe

A dark, moreish Christmas fruitcake is an absolute delight. Here, we combine the goodness of sugarcane jaggery (instead of processed sugar) and a garam masala blend to make this unique,...

Christmas Cake with Jaggery & Garam Masala Recipe

A dark, moreish Christmas fruitcake is an absolute delight. Here, we combine the goodness of sugarcane jaggery (instead of processed sugar) and a garam masala blend to make this unique,...

Root Vegetable Stew Recipe

Root Vegetable Stew Recipe

This rich, creamy stew pairs well with soak-friendly rustic breads or a bed of brown rice with equal ease. The delicate aroma of rosemary elevates the flavour profile to bring...

Root Vegetable Stew Recipe

This rich, creamy stew pairs well with soak-friendly rustic breads or a bed of brown rice with equal ease. The delicate aroma of rosemary elevates the flavour profile to bring...

Herbed Breadsticks Recipe

Herbed Breadsticks Recipe

What better than a bouquet of herbed breadsticks to go with your soups and stews? These make for great dippers if you have some spiced yogurt or salsa handy, too....

Herbed Breadsticks Recipe

What better than a bouquet of herbed breadsticks to go with your soups and stews? These make for great dippers if you have some spiced yogurt or salsa handy, too....

Hearty Kidney Bean Soup Recipe

Hearty Kidney Bean Soup Recipe

This Mexican-inspired kidney bean soup makes for a great one pot dinner for those rushed week nights. The cheesy tortilla chips make for a great topping, turning an average soup...

Hearty Kidney Bean Soup Recipe

This Mexican-inspired kidney bean soup makes for a great one pot dinner for those rushed week nights. The cheesy tortilla chips make for a great topping, turning an average soup...

Lemon Rasam Recipe

Lemon Rasam Recipe

With the cold comes the pollution, and sinuses are officially off duty for at least two months. That’s when this simple lemon rasam comes in handy. It doesn’t need any...

Lemon Rasam Recipe

With the cold comes the pollution, and sinuses are officially off duty for at least two months. That’s when this simple lemon rasam comes in handy. It doesn’t need any...

Buckwheat Puris / Kuttu ki Puri Recipe

Buckwheat Puris / Kuttu ki Puri Recipe

Buckwheat flour can be a little tough to handle but the addition of boiled potatoes in this dish acts as a binder and imparts a satisfyingly caramelized taste to the...

Buckwheat Puris / Kuttu ki Puri Recipe

Buckwheat flour can be a little tough to handle but the addition of boiled potatoes in this dish acts as a binder and imparts a satisfyingly caramelized taste to the...

Multi-Seed Crackers Recipe

Multi-Seed Crackers Recipe

These virtuous 5-seed crackers come together in a jiffy (no mixers, no special equipment or ingredients) and are great as on-the-go snacks or carriers of dips and salsas. You can...

Multi-Seed Crackers Recipe

These virtuous 5-seed crackers come together in a jiffy (no mixers, no special equipment or ingredients) and are great as on-the-go snacks or carriers of dips and salsas. You can...

Kodo Kanchipuram Idli Recipe

Kodo Kanchipuram Idli Recipe

Incorporating millets in everyday food may seem like a big challenge, but if you look a little into our culinary heritage, you will find that millets were more common in...

Kodo Kanchipuram Idli Recipe

Incorporating millets in everyday food may seem like a big challenge, but if you look a little into our culinary heritage, you will find that millets were more common in...

Buckwheat Crepes with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Buckwheat Crepes with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Buckwheat, best known for its nutty flavor, is a great grain for diabetics thanks to its low glycemic index and high fiber content. It’s a good idea to incorporate buckwheat...

Buckwheat Crepes with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Buckwheat, best known for its nutty flavor, is a great grain for diabetics thanks to its low glycemic index and high fiber content. It’s a good idea to incorporate buckwheat...

Palm Jaggery Sondesh Recipe

Palm Jaggery Sondesh Recipe

The Sondesh is as easy to make as it is exotic to sound. Give this recipe a shot when you’re expecting guests in just a couple of hours—after all, you...

Palm Jaggery Sondesh Recipe

The Sondesh is as easy to make as it is exotic to sound. Give this recipe a shot when you’re expecting guests in just a couple of hours—after all, you...

Sprouted Sooji and Coconut Halva Recipe

Sprouted Sooji and Coconut Halva Recipe

Try this Konkan-inspired light Sooji Halva with the addition of fresh coconut for a refreshing change. The raw sugar imparts a lovely caramel note while also reducing the overall glycemic...

Sprouted Sooji and Coconut Halva Recipe

Try this Konkan-inspired light Sooji Halva with the addition of fresh coconut for a refreshing change. The raw sugar imparts a lovely caramel note while also reducing the overall glycemic...