FAQ: Satvic Food Challenge
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Before the Challenge
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Where should I upload my introduction video?
What tools and equipment do I need to participate in the challenge?
I am unable to join the Facebook group. What can I do?
How many people will each recipe serve?
Will recordings be provided? I'm in a different country/time zone. How long will the recordings be available for?
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Day 1: Breakfast
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Few veggies are not available in my area. What can I replace them with?
I am Jain, and I do not consume root vegetables. Any substitutes for potatoes?
The quantity of the soup was not sufficient for me, and I still feel hungry after breakfast. What should i do?
Are the measuring cups and spoons I have from Satvic Movement's kitchen kit different in size compared to the ones used, as they appear larger to me?
I don't feel like having soup as the first thing in the morning for breakfast. Could you include some items other than soups for breakfast?
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Day 1: Lunch
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I make food for 4 people, can I increase the quantity of all the ingredients?
From where can I buy clay ware?
Brown rice doesn't taste good and doesn't get cooked properly. What to do?
How to know if the brown rice is real and not polished?
Can I use fruit in coconut cream after the grain meal?
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Day 1: Dinner
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My dates are very hard, they do not blend. What should I do?
If I want to multiply recipes and make for 20 people, then should I multiply all the ingredients?
Dry coconut is not available in my area, can I make barfis with fresh coconut?
I don’t have dry coconut. Can I use fresh coconut or desiccated coconut for next recipe?
How can I make my meals more satisfying? And at times, I feel too full after eating – what can be done?
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Day 2: Breakfast
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I am Jain, and I do not consume root vegetables. Any substitutes for root vegetables?
Where can I buy cacao powder?
How can we minimise the impact of pesticides on fruits and vegetables?
Due to thyroid concerns, I avoid cauliflower. Can it be substituted with another vegetable?
Why don't we pressure cook the vegetables used to make sabzi?
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Day 2: Lunch
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Coconut is not available in my area. Can you give me a substitution?
Why are there no onion and garlic in the recipes?
For how long can I store my cooked food if I am packing it for lunch in my office?
I feel hungry 30 to 60 minutes after a grain meal. Can I eat fruit?
What can be done with leftover vegetables?
Day 2: Dinner
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For how many days can I store coconut milk?
Can I consume coconut milk on a daily basis?
In case we do not have time to make nut milk at home, is there a trustable brand that we can get it from?
What can we do with coconut milk pulp?
I'm new to cooking and unsure about the process of soaking tamarind. Could you please explain the process?
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Day 3: Breakfast
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Are virgin and extra virgin oils the same as cold-pressed oils?
Can we use desi khand, mishri, as refined sugar alternatives?
If we get honey from a reliable source, is it equivalent to jaggery or dates?
Radish is not available in my area. What can I replace it with?
What can be used as a substitute for soya leaves since they are not available?
Day 3: Lunch
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What is whole wheat?
I experience bloating after consuming chickpeas. What steps can I take to reduce this discomfort?
I don't have poppy seeds for dinner. Can I skip them?
Whole wheat grain is not available in my area. What can I replace it with?
I didn't really like the flavor of peanuts in the wheat pea bowl. Can I try using coconut milk instead?
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Day 3: Dinner
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I don't like the flavour of sesame seeds. What can I use as a substitute?
How to decide which cold pressed oil will be best with which recipe?
I wish to use cold-pressed oils. What kind of oil should I use? Coconut, olive, sesame, groundnut - there are so many options.
How can I balance the sourness of orange in both the tahini dressing and salad base?
I do not prefer eating raw cabbage. What should I do?
Day 4: Breakfast
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Is it okay to have almonds with the skin?
How to make flaxseed powder for lunch?
Do plant-based milks offer the same nutrition as normal milk?
Can I share the truth about dairy video on social media?
Is it okay to reheat the foxnut porridge?
Day 4: Lunch
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Is jowar, ragi, nachni atta that we get in the store good? Or should we grind them at home?
What all flours are recommended under wholesome foods?
What else can I make from the milllets?
Day 4: Dinner
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Can we mix fruits and vegetables?
I cook only for myself, can I half the recipe and then make the food?
I make food for 4 people, can I increase the quantity of all the ingredients?
I've heard that the tomato seeds need to be removed before cutting. However, in the sessions, tomatoes are used directly without removing the seeds. What is the correct way of using tomatoes?
Day 5: Lunch
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What can be the replacement of foxtail millet?
I tried making peanut curd, but I was not able to. How can I make perfect peanut curd?
Can we sometimes use frozen peas or corn when fresh ones are not available?
What is foxtail millet exactly called? What can be the alternative for foxtail millet?
Can we heat up the millet bowl, after adding the flavouring?
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Day 5: Dinner
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What can be a replacement of lobiya?
Can I use fresh coconut instead of dry coconut (gola) to make the salad dressing?
How to store fresh coconut?
What types of nuts can we use in place of coconut to add fat to our recipes?
How long can salad dressing be stored?
Day 6: Breakfast
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What if I have a health problem. Which plan should I follow?
What if I’m underweight and I live a sedentary lifestyle?
Can I switch between lifestyle meal plan and active meal plan?
What can I use as a replacement for coconut when I don't like its flavour in every recipe?
What can be done with vegetable peels? Is there a way to utilize or repurpose them?
Day 6: Lunch
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I don't have dill leaves (soya). What can I use instead?
I am Jain, and I do not consume root vegetables. Any substitutes for potato in this recipe?
How can I make these food recipes if the ingredients aren't available in my country?
Day 6: Dinner
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Why do we soak nuts?
How can I prevent sprouts from getting moldy and having fungus?
My dates are hard and do not blend easily. What can be done?
I feel bloated after eating sprouted kala chana. What can I do to avoid this?
Day 7: Lunch
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Is Satvic Lifestyle affordable, and how can we eat with minimal expenses?
What can be used instead of cashews in the cheese?
How many nuts can we have daily?
How can I create Satvic versions of my regional recipes, especially when they can be a little tricky to make?
Day 7: Dinner
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What is the difference between cacao and cocoa powder?
How can I stay connected with the community?
How can we effectively manage food during our tours and trips?