A 15-minute Greek Jain salad with cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta. Lemon-oregano dressing, no onion or garlic, enough protein for lunch.
Author: Heta
Hi, I’m Heta Sanghvi – a techie turned food blogger, mom to two beautiful daughters, and a Seattle-based explorer of flavors. After spending over a decade in the tech industry, I decided to give my passion for food a real home. Today, I combine my tech background with creativity (and a dash of AI magic!) to publish delicious recipes faster and smarter.
Food has always been more than a meal in my home – it’s a memory, a story, and sometimes, a happy accident. Many of my recipes are inspired by my nani (grandmother) and the generations of love she poured into her cooking. Others are born right in my kitchen – from improvisation, curiosity, and my love for combining world cuisines while keeping things simple, healthy, and mindful of waste.
Lately, I’ve been on a new adventure: rediscovering ancient millets. This humble grain became my best kitchen companion during my postpartum weight-loss journey, and it has completely transformed how I cook and eat. I’m now on a mission to make millets fun, easy, and family-friendly – one recipe at a time, proudly chasing the title of “Millet Mom.”
Through my blog, I hope to inspire busy moms, home cooks, and food lovers to try something new — to cook with heart, live a little healthier, and keep family traditions alive while embracing modern flavors.
Welcome to my kitchen – where heritage meets innovation, and every dish has a story.
Easy ABC Salad (Apple Beet Carrot)
Grated apple, beet, and carrot tossed with lemon-cumin dressing and pepitas. A Jain-friendly viral ABC salad ready in about 15 minutes.
Cottage Cheese & Corn Salad
A 15-minute Jain cottage cheese corn salad with lemon-cumin yogurt dressing, cucumber, and no onion or garlic.
6 No Onion No Garlic Dressings for Paryushan
Six easy no onion no garlic dressings for Paryushan salads. Jain-friendly jars ready in minutes, from mint yogurt to citrus.
10 High-Protein Indian Pasta Recipes to Make (Desi Fusion Dinners)
Ten high protein Indian pasta recipes I cook on busy weeks, from lunchbox masala tosses to paneer stuffed shells and palak paneer ravioli.
Jain Mezze Platter – Paryushan Special
Build a Jain mezze platter for Paryushan with yeasted pita, garlic-free hummus, harissa-style chili paste, and crisp falafel.
Palak Paneer Ravioli in Butter Masala Sauce
Homemade palak paneer ravioli tossed in butter masala sauce. Eggless dough with easy wonton and store-bought shortcuts.
Jain Thepla Quesadillas
Leftover methi theplas become Jain thepla quesadillas with paneer, black beans, and melted cheese. No onion or garlic, plus a quick non-Jain garlic option.
Brown Rice Chickpea Protein Salad
Jain-friendly brown rice chickpea salad with sesame-lime dressing. High-protein lunch that meal-preps for three to four days.
Citrus Dressing
Make this Jain citrus salad dressing with fresh orange, lemon, and maple. A bright orange-lemon vinaigrette for fruit and chickpea salads.