Creamy, cool and luscious! You’ll love this orange summer treat. For a non-dairy version, full-fat coconut milk can used in place of half and half or milk. Try this great recipe sprinkled with raw cacao nibs, frozen raspberries, dried coconut flakes, or any options of choice.
Vegetarian
Vegan Ranch Dressing
This is a plant-based, non-dairy take on a traditional favorite. We’ve opted for plain coconut milk yogurt mixed with vegan mayonnaise made with avocado oil. Feel free to add fresh herbs and skip the dried if preferred. If you’ve got some on hand, the vegan Worcestershire sauce adds a nice little burst of flavor! Use this dressing on leafy green salads, drizzled over tomato slices, and as a dip for sweet potato fries and onion rings.
Green Bean and Tomato Bhaji
Pair these wonderful green beans with a cooling raita or plain yogurt; serve hot with favorite bread/roti, paratha, or steamed basmati rice with protein of choice – legumes/daal, tofu, chicken, beef, etc.
Cucumber, Carrot, and Tomato Raita
Raita is a classic Indian favorite made from yogurt, cucumbers, and cumin. There are endless variations that feature additional vegetables and spices. It’s a delicious, cooling addition to a spicy meal, dish, or snack.
Ginger Miso Soup
There’s nothing more soothing than an awesome bowl of miso soup – the Japanese equivalent to chicken soup! Use any miso you like – the darker, red miso is typically a winter food; the lighter white and yellow miso varieties are lighter and enjoyed more often in spring and summer. Vary the vegetables as you wish, however, for the probiotic benefits, use only UNpasteurized miso (never dried or powdered), added to slightly cooled hot soup, but not boiling-hot. This recipe serves 2 people.
Dal Makhani
This wonderful Dal Makhani is rich, creamy, and packed with North Indian flavor. It’s a slow-cooked dish that tastes even better the next day! Enjoy with naan, tandoori roti or rice. It’s a perfect treat for friends and family.
Spiced Nuts in Garlic Ghee
These savory spiced nuts make a great, healthy snack for home and travel. Try them with fruit, yogurt or cottage cheese, chopped and added to cooked grains, or spread over jam on whole grain bread. Adjust seasonings according to personal taste. Remember: To preserve freshness and prevent rancidity, all roasted nuts should be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator or the freezer for long-term storage.
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Cumin, Coriander and Balti Curry season this delicious vegetarian black-eyed pea salad. The peas can be substituted with another legume if desired, and the amounts of vegetables and dressing ingredients can always be altered to personal preference. Enjoy this healthy salad with buttered crusty sourdough, or as a wrap. It’s wonderful served over baked potatoes or stuffed into pita pockets, too.
Chipotle Masala Rice with Tamarind
This delicious basmati rice dish is seasoned with a unique masala made from dry-roasted smoked Chipotle Morita chili peppers. Tamarind, jaggery, ghee, and roasted peanuts round out the flavors. Serve this as a side dish, or as a main dish with added vegetables and protein of choice. You can reduce the heat (spiciness) of the masala by halving the chili pepper and removing the seeds before pan-toasting.
No-Bake Cocoa Natto Cookie Bites
Many people are aware of the tremendous benefits of natto, a Japanese staple that, for many Westerners, can be a bit off-putting. That’s where the Pure Indian Foods Freeze-Dried Natto comes in so beautifully. It’s easily reconstituted, and best of all, the taste is mild and pleasant, blending well with other flavorful ingredients. These cookie bites are a coconut-free version of the recipe available at https://www.pureindianfoods.com/blogs/recipes/coco-natto-cookie-bites. If you want to consume some natto every day and don’t know where to begin, these chocolatey cookie bites are a great place to start.
Natto Potato Salad with Tangy-Tamarind Dressing
This unique potato salad comes in response to customer requests for using our freeze-dried natto and tamarind paste in recipes. We thought it would be a great idea to subdue the texture and mellow the flavor of the natto into some favorite dishes while turning up the pizazz at the same time with tamarind paste. For those who are hesitant about the texture and flavor of natto, but want the gut-health benefits, this salad would be a great start! Remember to prepare the natto ahead of time as instructed on the package. Although we did not peel the potatoes, feel free to do so once cooked and cooled enough to handle. The peel should slip off easily.
Avocado, Tomato, and Natto Salad
In Japan, natto is a daily staple, contributing greatly to the health and longevity of the Japanese people. However, for most Westerners, it’s an acquired taste that many never achieve. With the right recipe, however, natto can become a delicious ingredient as its flavor and texture melds beautifully with the other ingredients in the recipe. This salad is a flavorful, excellent way to get the HEALTHY GUT benefits of this traditional Japanese favorite. Try this salad as a side dish to a main meal, or with buttered, sourdough bread or served over hot rice.
