Kanchan Koya
Cookbook Author, Health Coach
Author of the cookbook Spice Spice Baby, Kanchan Koya holds a PhD in biomedicine from Harvard and is also a holistic health coach. Her mission is to make everyone more comfortable cooking with spices, for both their health-giving properties and their ability to make your food sing with flavor.
Brooklyn
New York
United States
- Spices
- Author
- Ancient Spices
- Indian Cooking
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Spices for Gut Health
Ready to optimize your gut health? Let Kanchan Koya lead the way.
Turbocharged Golden Milk
A turbocharged version of golden milk — or turmeric latte — with additional spices for flavor and health-enhancing qualities.
Spiced Chia Pudding
This spiced chia pudding is everyone’s favorite, packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Top it with whatever you like.
Saag Paneer Minus the Paneer
In this vegan version of saag paneer, you won’t miss the dairy. And you'll get a dish packed with nutrition, including magnesium, folate, fiber, and anti-inflammatory spices.
Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Soup
This spiced, creamy red lentil soup that makes for a perfect compliment to your evening meal
Cilantro Butter Bean Veggie Stew
This butter bean stew, packed with vegetables, is Inspired by a Peruvian seafood dish cooked in a cilantro broth — a zingy way to add health-boosting beans to your day.
Embracing Spices
Interested in learning more about spices and your health? Start by asking a molecular biologist.
Muttar Mushroom Masala
Meta-analysis of several studies showed those who ate 18g of mushrooms daily (under a 1/4 cup!) had a 45% reduced relative risk of cancer than non-mushroom eaters.
Chickpea Flour Frittata
Take your plant-based breakfast to new heights of deliciousness (and nutrient density) with Kanchan Koya's recipe for a Chickpea Flour Frittata.
Baingan ka Bharta
Baingan ka Bharta is literally translated as “eggplant mishmash.” This Indian classic is a crowd-pleaser across all ages.
Dal Tadka
"Every Indian restaurant has dal tadka on their menu for good reason," says Kanchan Koya. "Delicious comfort in a bowl, dal tadka to me is like coming home."
Eat the Rainbow Curry
This is the perfect curry to throw whatever you like into. Great for a fridge clean-out or to maximize your intake of plants.
Garam Masala
Every Indian family makes their own garam masala, an intensely aromatic blend of spices with sweet, peppery, citrusy, earthy, and spicy notes.
Education
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Harvard Medical School
Ph.D., Biology 2002 - 2008 -
The University of Texas
B.S. Molecular Biology 1997 - 2001
Experience
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Founder
Spice Spice Baby Limited Jul 2014 - Present (11 years) -
Program Leader, SLP-NYC
Startup Leadership Program Sep 2010 - May 2011 (8 months) -
Co-Founder
SwitchBiotics Inc. Oct 2009 - Sep 2012 (3 years)