a soothing broth and vegetable palya in one dish

The liquid from the cooked dal is used as a soothing broth, while the drained and cooked dal is seasoned into a vibrant green palya. The broth is a soothing treat, with the addition of lemon juice and pepper. If you are feeling slightly under the weather, this broth is heavenly. tips Toor dal can […]

beetroot palya

I prefer to keep this palya simple and the flavours subtle, as it is normally served with other complex dishes. Use fresh, small-medium-sized beetroot with lots of flavour and preferably with their greens attached—a reliable sign of freshness. Always give them a squeeze to avoid buying old, spongy beetroot that has been stored too long. […]

a simple spring asparagus soup

This spring, asparagus soup was created for Holmes Place magazine, which has an ongoing concept of seasonal ‘superfoods’ throughout the year. Asparagus spears make a deeply fresh, light, vibrant green, cleansing soup that tastes like Spring. It has a sweet, bitter, and mildly pungent flavour. The lemon supports a gentle cleanse, and the dill stimulates […]

vegetable barley ginger soup with lemon thyme & a leaf mandala

A soup to warm your hands and to strengthen your courage… We can do anything if we sit with intention, just holding it in our thoughts, our hearts and lifting it up with LOVE, LIGHT, JOY, PEACE and COURAGE. There are no limits to what we can do…..try it! tips If I am out of […]