Naturally Nutritious Indian Food
When people talk about protein, they often think of meat first. In the UK, it’s almost assumed that a meal isn’t “complete” unless it includes chicken, fish, or beef. But growing up in India, we learnt something very different. Our meals were naturally balanced: filled with lentils, pulses, grains, and vegetables that worked together to give us everything our bodies needed. Protein wasn’t something we had to chase, it was already there, quietly built into every dish.
That’s one of the biggest misconceptions we want to change through Rasoiee. Indian home cooking has always been deeply nutritional, even if it doesn’t look like it on a supermarket label. A simple dal made with lentils, tempered with mustard seeds, garlic, and turmeric, delivers not just plant protein but also anti-inflammatory benefits, fibre, and iron. Add rice or flatbread alongside it, and you’ve got a complete amino acid profile, as efficient as any meat-based meal.
In traditional Indian diets, there’s a science to the simplicity. Grains and pulses are paired intentionally, rice with moong dal in South India, wheat rotis with chana dal in the North. Fresh vegetables are cooked lightly, just enough to retain nutrients. Spices aren’t added for decoration; they serve a purpose. Turmeric supports the immune system, cumin aids digestion, ginger and garlic reduce inflammation. The result is food that’s comforting, flavourful, and genuinely functional.
Over time, as diets in the West became more processed and protein marketing turned into a race, we began to overlook these quiet, natural sources of nourishment. The idea that vegetarian food is somehow “lacking” couldn’t be further from the truth. Most Indian households have followed largely vegetarian or plant-based diets for generations, not because of trend or restriction, but because the food itself provides everything you need.
When we developed Rasoiee’s meal kits, that principle was non-negotiable. Every meal had to be balanced, complete, and naturally rich in nutrients, just like it would be in our own home. Our dishes are built on protein-packed lentils, whole grains, and clean spices, without processed additives or artificial boosters. It’s how Indian food has always been: wholesome by design, not by marketing.
We believe it’s time to look at nutrition differently, to stop seeing “healthy” as something separate from everyday eating. You don’t need powders, supplements, or constant calorie counts when your meals are made from real, whole ingredients that work together.
For us, food has never been about restriction; it’s been about balance, nourishment, and care. That’s what we want to bring back into focus.
Because when you cook the way millions of Indian families do every day, with lentils, spices, and a little time, you don’t just create flavour. You create food that truly fuels you.