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Nalini is an Ayurveda chef and a meditation and yoga instructor. She began her career in the food industry as a culinary instructor at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health followed by Whole Foods Culinary Center, Institute of Culinary Education and NY Open Center teaching vegetarian cooking classes. She has been a speaker at a range of institutions including Asian Art Museum SF, Rubin Museum of Art NYC, Princeton University, Baruch College and the United Nations. Through Route To India, Mehta offers corporate team building classes (an array of vegetarian cooking classes) all rooted in the science and philosophy of Ayurveda, along with annual Ayurveda Culinary trips to India. Ayurveda as an ancient science, recognizes the innate connection between an individual's mind, body and emotions. The philosophy of Ayurveda helps in building connection with oneself, others and nature, giving a more holistic approach to personality inventory than Myers-Briggs or other psychometrics often used in corporations to build human resource development. Culinary Tours

Your chance to Eat, Pray, Love... All in God's Own Country- Kerala
Culinary Tour

If you love Indian food and or have always wanted to experience the real India first hand, here's your chance to go off the beaten path. The white sandy beaches, swaying coconut trees and turquoise waters of Kerala fulfill the criteria for most paradise seekers, but beyond this there is a rich culture and way of life a...ccessible for those who are keen to add an extra dimension to their holiday in India. Often called the Venice of South Asia, Kerala has fabulous cultural and food traditions. Tour and taste the best of Kerala with Nalini Mehta, as she takes you to her home country. She has for past many years been teaching Ayurveda cooking in Manhattan and guiding culinary tours of 'Little India' in NY. Nalini has documented traditional Kerala recipes and culinary techniques handed down through the generations. During the tour we will use these recipes while cooking with local experts in beguiling locations- on a houseboat in the backwaters, at a cardamom plantation, in organic spice farms and finally in the kitchens of a renowned Hindu temple. All 5 senses will come alive here... Mornings will begin with yoga, meditation and a complete Ayurveda immersion. We will eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner as you deem fit! We will then explore the land and it's divine people. Each day will make you more proficient in Kerala and Ayurveda cuisine, its techniques and the use of it's prized spices. The same spices that Columbus went on a quest for almost 600 years ago, instead he discovered the Americas! All this, close to nature yet in the lap of ultimate hospitality and luxury. The tour will begin in Cochin(Kochi to the locals), Kerala (COK is the international airport code) and will take you to 4 exotic destinations (you will need to arrive in Kochi by the evening of December 12th ). It will last through the afternoon of Dec 21 and then we fly out of Kochi later that evening. The good news is, we'll arrive back in the US on the same date, since you gain time. While we try and accommodate you in 5-Star like high end luxury resorts/ hotels sometimes this may not be possible. However, there's a guarantee of at least a 4-Star equivalent facility. For more message us or call 2123619477

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Cochin
Day 02: In Cochin
Day 03: Cochin – Munnar
Day 04: Munnar – Periyar
Day 05: Periyar – Kumarakom
Day 06: In Kumarakom
Day 07: AC house boat/
Day 08: Alleppey - Mararikulam
Day 09: Marari Beach
Day 10 Marari – Cochin airport

Cooking Classes in San Francisco
This is not an every day cooking class just to learn recipes. This is a journey of the soul into the universe of tastes, flavors, colors and knowledge.

'The quality our life is determined by the state of our mind.'

Find out how Ayurveda and balanced, tasty vegetarian food contribute to improve the quality of your life. You will be enlightened with the most amazing knowledge about Ayurvedic principles which are applicable directly in your cooking, eating and (well) being. The most important aspect conveyed, is the joy, the light heartedness, the playfulness, in one word "the love" that we need towards the food. You will be Introduced The basic concepts of Ayurveda. The five elements of nature and the six tastes that balance you body type.

11/19/2025

Our Assorted Flavors 0.5oz packs are a delicious and nutritious option for on-the-go munching. Explore flavors like Tandoori Masala and Truffle Ta**ra! Link in Bio

10/16/2025

I’ve been reflecting on Naturally Network MN’s recent FoodAgIdeas week and wow did we have a great time !

We heard from many trailblazing thinkers, speakers, and brilliant founders on “Food is Health.” My biggest takeaway was that our community here in Minnesota is, in itself, a wellness-building ecosystem. Our interconnectedness is what truly makes us thrive.

Ayurveda emphasizes that health is not an isolated outcome but is built and sustained by a web of interconnected factors—an ecosystem—that encompasses both our internal state and our environment. Just as isolating a single ingredient limits its healing outcome, our individual skills and gifts are limited, but together we can find deeper solutions. Over these past two days, we truly had a lived experience of exactly this!
A Sanskrit word that sums up my experience over these past few days is “Satsang”—in the company of truth. A space where we gather with common purpose, where the collective energy and shared intention build confidence that everything will be okay in the world. By gathering together, the collective energy of our group amplified this experience.

Thank you to the entire team Naturally MN for making this possible Hohn you are a rockstar! It was great to connect with you Tolentino loved enjoying some laughs together. For team for hosting us, to my dear friends Misen Luu, Yadav my brother from another mother! the ever bright and so many other who make our community special here in MN.

02/26/2023

Connecting with our local community of makers in Minnesota.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIEUJd_QNsI&t=19s

01/10/2023

If Olive oil, balsamic vinegar and good bread is a thing to then this just ups the ante for all things with flavor spice and overall deliciousness! ‘Mustard oil and cranberry achaar’. Think of it why would you ever want to sweeter when it’s meant to be tart or sour and astringent in Ayurveda? Balanced here with pungent mustard oil and sweetened with fennel seeds and onion seeds and the heat from Kashmiri chili powder this is here to stay in my kitchen this winter! And seeded sourdough bread from @ is perfect to sop up the goodness with. Yum! Sweet,sour,pungent astringent, salty, bitter all at once.

12/20/2022

A VERY FESTIVE RADISH AND POMEGRANATE SALAD for the holidays. This salad takes minutes to prepare and so so delicious. I forgot to take pictures so used the one from .recipes. The only difference I had was I used black rock salt nor pink salt (although black salt is pink in color 🙈). Tell me how you like it when you make it yourself.

11/01/2022

Special!

Yoga Pops by

08/31/2022

This is such a thoughtful gift, from our .! .suessquotes Guarantees to inspire 98.75% great read when life is telling me to slow down.
Recovering from my 1st bout with Covid after dodging it for the past 2 plus years.

08/23/2022

Ismail Merchant potentially the James Beard equivalent (in my eyes) of the Indian diaspora in the US. I wonder if the two ever met..?
Ismail Merchant’s passion for food and films was forgotten too soon.
I remember meeting him at on Fifth Ave. , his Indian French restaurant when I migrated to the US in 1998. He ordered everything vegetarian for me and was so warm and hospitable, as if I was visiting him in his home. I felt like Indian food was at the cusp of making it big! It’s taken only 2 decades longer as he passed away too soon. I got this book from an archival sale. has eloquently written the foreword and described the times of films and dining experiences at and home upstate NY. They are truly the pioneers of Indian food and culture here in the US and I want to take a moment to honor the legacy they have created for us.

08/16/2022

Kathal ki subzi thanks to
It wasn’t something I could have ever made in the US but now I can!

08/11/2022

Taco Thursday- chipotle jackfruit here thanks to for our finale. What a beautiful 5 week journey it has been. Thanks to amazing merchandising and accelerator team and cohort members we gained so much insight into Target and great experience sharing by alumni.
The tacos are going to be on repeat every week. Thanks so much for the easy tricks and tips to both chefs!

07/21/2022

Ratatouille is Ayurvedic with all its goodness of summer- zucchini, green beans, tomatoes and there’s cauliflower here too. Lots of summer herbs and some sticky rice. Summer coolness this evening.

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Nalini is an Ayurveda chef and a meditation and yoga instructor. She began her career in the food industry as a culinary instructor at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health followed by Whole Foods Culinary Center, Institute of Culinary Education and NY Open Center teaching vegetarian cooking classes. She has been a speaker at a range of institutions including Asian Art Museum SF, Rubin Museum of Art NYC, Princeton University, Baruch College and the United Nations. Through Route To India, Mehta offers corporate team building classes (an array of vegetarian cooking classes) all rooted in the science and philosophy of Ayurveda, along with annual Ayurveda Culinary trips to India. Ayurveda as an ancient science, recognizes the innate connection between an individual's mind, body and emotions. The philosophy of Ayurveda helps in building connection with oneself, others and nature, giving a more holistic approach to personality inventory than Myers-Briggs or other psychometrics often used in corporations to build human resource development. Culinary Tours Your chance to Eat, Pray, Love... All in God's Own Country- Kerala Culinary Tour If you love Indian food and or have always wanted to experience the real India first hand, here's your chance to go off the beaten path. The white sandy beaches, swaying coconut trees and turquoise waters of Kerala fulfill the criteria for most paradise seekers, but beyond this there is a rich culture and way of life a...ccessible for those who are keen to add an extra dimension to their holiday in India. Often called the Venice of South Asia, Kerala has fabulous cultural and food traditions. Tour and taste the best of Kerala with Nalini Mehta, as she takes you to her home country. She has for past many years been teaching Ayurveda cooking in Manhattan and guiding culinary tours of 'Little India' in NY. Nalini has documented traditional Kerala recipes and culinary techniques handed down through the generations. During the tour we will use these recipes while cooking with local experts in beguiling locations- on a houseboat in the backwaters, at a cardamom plantation, in organic spice farms and finally in the kitchens of a renowned Hindu temple. Embark on an incredible journey of self discovery. All 5 senses will come alive here... Mornings will begin with yoga, meditation and a complete Ayurveda immersion. We will eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner as you deem fit! We will then explore the land and it's divine people. Each day will make you more proficient in Kerala and Ayurveda cuisine, its techniques and the use of it's prized spices. The same spices that Columbus went on a quest for almost 600 years ago, instead he discovered the Americas! All this, close to nature yet in the lap of ultimate hospitality and luxury. The tour will begin in Cochin(Kochi to the locals), Kerala (COK is the international airport code) and will take you to 4 exotic destinations (you will need to arrive in Kochi by the evening of December 12th ). It will last through the afternoon of Dec 21 and then we fly out of Kochi later that evening. The good news is, we'll arrive back in the US on the same date, since you gain time. While we try and accommodate you in 5-Star like high end luxury resorts/ hotels sometimes this may not be possible. However, there's a guarantee of at least a 4-Star equivalent facility. Itinerary Day 01: Arrival Cochin Day 02: In Cochin Day 03: Cochin – Munnar Day 04: Munnar – Periyar Day 05: Periyar – Kumarakom Day 06: In Kumarakom Day 07: AC house boat/ Day 08: Alleppey - Mararikulam Day 09: Marari Beach Day 10 Marari – Cochin airport Cooking Classes in San Francisco This is not an every day cooking class just to learn recipes. This is a journey of the soul into the universe of tastes, flavors, colors and knowledge. 'The quality our life is determined by the state of our mind.' Find out how Ayurveda and balanced, tasty vegetarian food contribute to improve the quality of your life. You will be enlightened with the most amazing knowledge about Ayurvedic principles which are applicable directly in your cooking, eating and (well) being. The most important aspect conveyed, is the joy, the light heartedness, the playfulness, in one word "the love" that we need towards the food. You will be Introduced The basic concepts of Ayurveda. The five elements of nature and the six tastes that balance you body type.