“In order for our daily diet to be balanced, it must contain a share of protein,” says Vaidya Mishra. SVA recommends using either, or both, vegetarian or animal sourced protein – depending on individual needs.

Here is a quick, easy, nutritious way to introduce protein from lentils to your diet with “vadi” - pronounced “ba-ree!” A vadi is a “lentil dumpling” popular in North India. It adds a unique texture and flavor to any meal or as a stand-alone. It is light yet highly nutritious in content.

We bring you 4 types of SVA vadi-s:

• Mung vadi – plain: with turmeric and Soma Salt
• Spicy Mung Vadi: with Mum’s Masala and green Thai chilies
• Mung and Kulthi Vadi: 80% Mung and 20% Kulthi for mild nourishing detox protocols
• Spicy Mung and Kulthi Vadi: 50% Mung with 50% Kulthi, along with Mum’s Masala, Thai chilies, as well as traces of Asafoetida and Black Salt for deeper detox. AVAILABLE SOON

Directions: Place the amount of vadi-s of your choice (1/4 cup to 1/2 cup) in a dry pan, stir and toast until color turns golden and aroma is released. Add som Mum's Ghee or the oil of your choice, add the spices of your choice (cumin seeds, ginger, curry leaves, or Mum's Masala), mix well, then add 1/2 cup water. Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat until your vadi-s are soft. Your vadi-s along with broth are ready to serve. You may add some fresh squeezed lime and a few sprigs of fresh cilantro. You may also add vegetables or protein to your vadi - add these just before adding the water to make the broth. If you are adding paneer, it will not need additional cooking time, however, chicken will need to be precooked or pre-steamed.

Vadi-s, with or without vegetables or protein, go great with rice or quinoa.

Ingredients: Organic Mung lentils; organic Turmeric powder; Mum's Masala; Green Thai chilies; Baking powder; Ascorbic acid; Soma Salt, traces of Asafoetida.

Disclaimer

This product and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. All of the information above is intended to be used for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace or complement medical advice.