Blessed Food Made with Purity, Heart and Devotion
Pure Prasad Kitchen shares vegetarian and plant-based food inspired by retreat service, buffet cooking, devotional offering, practical nutrition, and simple Ayurveda wisdom.
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Warming khichari bowls
Comforting, softly spiced cooking with calm colours and a devotional kitchen feeling.
Fresh wraps and vibrant fillings
Modern vegetarian recipes that still feel practical for service, guests, and shared tables.
Tea, tonics, and simple remedies
Small daily rituals that support warmth, digestion, and a more restful pace.
Over 30 years of cooking, service, and vegetarian food
Hello, I'm Shyam Prasad. My career began in India and has taken me through Goa, Yemen, and the United Kingdom across hotels, banqueting, schools, retreat kitchens, and vegetarian restaurants.
I have worked in respected kitchens including The Ritz London, The Langham Hilton, Durrants Hotel, The Brewery, The Wentworth Club, Sheraton Sana'a Hotel, The Leela Beach Hotel, and Hotel Diamond International.
My vegetarian path deepened through The Green House Vegetarian Restaurant in Tring, Avanti school catering, and now The Vedanta retreat centre in Lincolnshire, where I serve nourishing meals for groups ranging from 20 to 130 guests.
Career highlights
- Over 30 years of chef experience
- Five-star hotel kitchens in London, Yemen, and India
- Head Chef at The Vedanta retreat centre since 2021
- Cooking for school communities and retreat guests
- Super Chef Winner 1997 and Runner Up 1996
- Employee of the Year and Employee of the Month awards
Devotional food philosophy
Food can be more than fuel. When it is prepared with clean hands, a peaceful mind, and gratitude, it becomes service, offering, and blessing.
- Cook with care, respect, and devotion
- Use fresh seasonal ingredients where possible
- Respect dietary needs and allergens
- Serve with humility, kindness, and warmth
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Almo-Cado Sandwiches
Vegan Sandwiches
Allergens: Gluten, Nuts, Sulphites, Dairy
Nutrition focus: Vegetable-rich and fibre-friendly – Contains nourishing fats
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- 850 g – Raw beet, peeled and grated
- 75 ml – Vinegar (apple cider)
- 10 tbsp – Fresh orange juice
- To taste – Salt and pepper
Method preview
Squeeze the liquid out of the grated beets if needed. This step shouldn't be necessary if you are shredding the beets. In a medium-size bowl, combine…
Tempeh Arugula Caesar Wraps
Vegan Sandwiches
Allergens: Gluten, Nuts, Soya, Sulphites, Dairy
Nutrition focus: Protein-supporting ingredients – Contains nourishing fats
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- 34 g – Cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour, rinsed and drained
- 30 ml – Capers
- 30 ml – Vinegar
- 30 ml – Nondairy milk
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To Make Salad Dressing: In a blender combine the cashews, capers and brine, vinegar, milk, oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, agave and black peppe…
Tofu Pomegranate Pockets
Vegan Sandwiches
Allergens: Gluten, Nuts, Soya, Sulphites
Nutrition focus: Protein-supporting ingredients – Vegetable-rich and fibre-friendly
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- 454 g – Extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed and cut into 1.3 cm cubes
- 30 ml – Tamari
- 1.5 tsp – Liquid smoke, divided
- 1 tsp – Pure maple syrup
Method preview
To Make Tofu: Preheat the oven to 400`F (200`C). Spray an 8X 11-inch (20×28 cm) pan with nonstick spray. Combine the tofu, tamari, 1 tsp of liquid sm…
French Tofu Salad With Grapes
Vegan Sandwiches
Allergens: Nuts, Soya, Mustard, Celery, Sulphites
Nutrition focus: Protein-supporting ingredients – Contains nourishing fats
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- 1 tsp – Canola oil
- 454 g – Extra firm tofu, drained, pressed
- 1 tsp – Tamari
- 56 g – Vegan mayonnaise
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To Make The Tofu Salad: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. If the skillet is well seasoned, no oil is needed. If it isn’t, add the cano…
Ayurveda-inspired recipes and gentle kitchen remedies
Not every recipe on the site is Ayurvedic, so these ideas stay in their own lane. The notes below are gentle kitchen inspiration, not medical treatment.
Golden Mung Dal Khichari
Focus: Comforting, grounding meal
Ingredients: Split mung dal, basmati rice, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, seasonal vegetables, ghee or mild oil.
Method: Wash the rice and dal, saute spices with ginger, add vegetables, simmer until soft, and serve warm with fresh coriander.
Often enjoyed as a simple reset meal when lighter cooking feels supportive.
Warm Stewed Apple with Cinnamon
Focus: Soft breakfast or gentle evening dish
Ingredients: Apple, cinnamon, cardamom, a little water, and optional soaked raisins.
Method: Dice the apple, simmer gently with the spices until soft, and finish with raisins if desired.
A gentle fruit dish that may feel easier than cold fruit for some people.
Sattvic Vegetable Soup
Focus: Light, warming nourishment
Ingredients: Carrot, courgette, celery, pumpkin, fresh ginger, cumin, coriander, and vegetable stock.
Method: Cook the vegetables until tender, season softly, and serve smooth or rustic depending on preference.
Useful when you want something warm, simple, and not too heavy.
Tulsi Ginger Tea
Focus: Warming daily kitchen drink
Ingredients: Fresh ginger, tulsi leaves or tea, hot water, and optional honey after cooling slightly.
Method: Simmer the ginger, steep the tulsi, and serve warm in small cups.
A comforting tea that suits a calm kitchen routine.
Fresh Ginger and Lemon Infusion
Benefit: Warming kitchen comfort
Use: Fresh ginger slices, lemon, and hot water.
Often enjoyed on cool days or before meals when a warming drink feels welcome.
Turmeric Milk Alternative
Benefit: Gentle evening drink
Use: Plant milk, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and optional date paste.
A soothing kitchen drink, especially when you want something calm and warming.
Ajwain Steam Bowl
Benefit: Traditional comfort for stuffy days
Use: Hot water with a little ajwain or mint in a bowl nearby.
Keep it gentle and take care with hot steam. Stop if it feels too strong.
What to eat, what to avoid, and how to stay restful
Simple practical guidance for a calm retreat-food style, always adapted to season, allergies, and professional advice.
Warm freshly cooked meals, soups, dal, grains, cooked vegetables, and seasonal fruit.
Very heavy late-night meals, too much fried food, stale food, and excess chilli when digestion is weak.
Eat dinner earlier, keep evening food lighter, and use a calm bedtime routine.
Breathing, gentle yoga, quiet walking, prayer, mantra, or meditation before and after service.
A small support page that stays humble
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What support helps with
- Sharing more vegetarian and plant-based recipes
- Developing Ayurveda-inspired food ideas and gentle wellbeing notes
- Adding recipe pages, printable cards, and service-friendly layouts
- Growing the project as a humble food and devotion offering
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Contact Shyam
For recipes, retreat menus, prasad cooking, Ayurveda-inspired dishes, or collaboration, please get in touch.
Email: shyam@pureprasadkitchen.comCopyright 2026 Pure Prasad Kitchen. All rights reserved.
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