Happy new year dear reader!🥳 Hope 2022 brings lots of abundance and a fresh start to a healthy life. I’m excited to offer a new Yoga series on Zoom on Sundays at 8 PM EST to accommodate all. Class starts on 9 Jan, ends 27 Mar. If you are interested please email successcoachcharu@gmail.com for registration…
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Tiramisu – Cocoa Biscuit Pudding, eggless, no cream
Elegance & intimidation go hand in hand for this famous Italian dessert. There’s always hope! the world of gourmet desserts never got easier Allow me to show you how to make it simple,  yummy, vegetarian, no cook, no bake, no eggs no cream. In the Indian military, army wives are known universally for making the…
Creamy Upma
Upma is a creamy savory cream of wheat cereal that can nourish and meet many of your nutritious needs simply and with ease. Watch this video to learn 3 efficiency tips to make Upma quickly . For parents with kids, serve upma with some sweetener on the side, and for adults, serve upma by itself…
The Best Vegan Chai
Its been a rather rainy week and Chai is such a comforting beverage. Yet, vegan chai never seems to hit the right notes. Its too obviously non dairy or too watery or too gummy. Today I’ll show you how to make the best vegan chai and share the best ratio of milk to spices, the…
Cashew Yogurt
As a vegan, I’m constantly trying to find ways to create innovative non-dairy options that are also healthy and yummy. Yoghurt seemed an impossible uphill task till I worked tirelessly testing many options. Finally after 100s of trials, vegan yogurt has become a staple In my home. If you’ve been waiting for a dairy-free yogurt…
Carrot Ginger Soup
A warming light and cheery soup with gingery after tones to cuddle up to on a blustery winter day. Over the holidays I was diagnosed (again) with high cholesterol & border line diabetes. I’ve decided to take this as a serious call to action. Even though I eat a pretty clean diet – does giving…
Sesame Snowballs
You will love these Sesame snowballs for winter warmth and cheer. I came up with these simplest, tastiest golf ball sized treat to stave off winter’s chill. I also had a craving for the childhood flavors of roasted sesame seeds. Dear reader, if you are wondering why Delhi gets so cold in winters, then read…
Butternut Squash Soup – Happy Thanksgiving US
I’m so excited that my wrist is slowly being able to type. While there are other complications from my car accident, such as concussion, whiplash, an impacted balance system (which means I’ve taken a few unnecessary tosses) etc. etc., I’m super glad to have my wrist back to be able to write. It still won’t…
Happy Diwali – Nankhatai
Happy diwali to all my dear readers. Given that Diwali is almost upon us tomorrow, I thought I would celebrate by sharing my Nankhatai recipe. Go guilt free this diwali with my low fat, vegan, gluten free version that delivers fully on taste & texture without compromise. Nankhatai is an Indian shortbread served during festive…
Spinach Curry
Stir fried spinach with choice spices lend a simplicity & elegance to this dish that owes its origin to my southern Indian roots. Try it this way when your palate feels like it needs fresh. This spring I accidentally spotted amaranth seeds in a packet while grocery shopping. I brought the packet home thinking ‘what…