Nandita Iyer
Physician and Cookbook Author
Nandita Iyer brings together her degrees in medicine and nutrition with her love of cooking to enable people to pursue healthier lifestyles through her bestselling vegetarian cookbooks and blog. Sattva, her newsletter on simple and mindful living, reaches thousands of engaged readers every fortnight.
Bengaluru
India
- Cooking
- Vegetarian
- Mindfulness
- Author
- India
- Vegetarian
- Healthy Foods
- Nutrition
- Superfoods
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Paruppu Payasam
Cookbook author and physician and nutritionist, Nandita Iyer shows how the goodness of dal can lend itself to a celebratory sweet dish.
Vegetarian Dhansak
Indian physician and cookbook author Nandita Iyer's vegetarian version of dhansak, a lentil stew made as part of mourning rituals by the Parsi community of Western India.
Fenugreek Greens Salad
Nandita Iyer's Indian seasonal garden-fresh salad combines the goodness of fenugreek leaves and root vegetables with a spicy crunch to make this salad dance on your next party platter.
Kidney Beans & Red Rice Salad
Kidney beans and red rice with leafy greens make this a hearty salad meal bowl from Nandita Iyer's kitchen.
Salads with an Indian Flair
Try an Indian approach to salads that surprise, delight, and nourish.
Indian Fattoush
Here's a healthy Indian twist to a classic Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, cabbages and ragi roti chips
Kadamba Sambar
Cookbook author and doctor, Nandita Iyer shows how the sambar is a South Indian comfort dish made with lentils, vegetables, and tamarind.
Betel Leaf & Pomelo Salad
This salad combines Indian betel leaves and a Vietnamese-inspired dressing by Nandita Iyer.
Masala Vadai
Physician and cook author Nandita Iyer makes Masala Vadai, a crunchy South Indian lentil snack with great fats and plant protein that promote satiety.
Discover Dals
From breakfast to dessert, Indian cuisines harness the nutritious power of lentils.
Amritsari Langarwali Dal
Cookbook author and physician Nandita Iyer recreates the famous dal dish from the kitchen of gurdwaras, or Sikh temples of worship.
Chickpea & Sweet Potato Salad
This hearty salad is a meal in itself, with fiber-rich sweet potato and kala chana (black chickpeas) that pack a delicious a protein punch.
Education
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Apollo Hospitals Education & Research Foundation
Fellowship in Applied Nutrition, Medvarsity 2002 - 2006 -
K.J. Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai
MBBS 1993 - 1998
Experience
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Customized Workshops
Saffron Trail Kitchen Aug 2012 - Present (12 years) -
Freelance Columnist
Indian publications Apr 2006 - Present (19 years) -
Strategy Planner, Healthcare Advertising
Ogilvy Healthcare, Mumbai Jun 2004 - Jun 2007 (3 years) -
Medical Officer
Health Insurance Sector Aug 2002 - Aug 2004 (2 years)