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Kamala Sohonie's scientific legacy

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Kamala Sohonie's scientific legacy  The Indian Woman Who Turned Rejection into Revolution: Kamala Sohonie's Untold Story.   Unravel an unspoken story of Kamala Sohonie. Discover how the first Indian woman in science won over rejection in order to achieve the groundbreaking research on Neera and transform nutrition.   The Indian Lady Who Transformed Rejection into a Revolution: The Untold Story of Kamala Sohonie. History tends to make people see famous names. But thousands of visionary minds are in the background. One such revolutionary is Kamala Sohonie. She became the first Indian woman to get a PhD in the scientific field. It is a test of strength, and her story is highly symbolic of academic achievement rather than a mere success story. She turned unambiguous discrimination into a lifelong scientific and social improvement quest. In turn, her legacy provides important career advice on how to break professional obstacles. This is an article that reveals her se...
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Fruit cake - Almond Praline Cake

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   Fruit cake - Almond Praline Cake   Makes one 2 layer 6-inch cake    Fruit cake - Ingredients:   Fruit - Cake:   1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 3/4 tsp baking powder (1/2 tsp plus 1/4 tsp) 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp golden ground flax seed mixed with 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp filtered water, allowed to sit 15 minutes) 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp almond oil or other neutral oil 1/2 cup plant-based milk 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract  Fruit cake - Almond Praline:   1 cup granulated sugar 1/8 tsp sea salt 2/3 cup chopped almonds 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Fruit cake -Frosting:   1 1/2 cups  butter, I used Earth Balance (at room temperature) 3-4 Tbsp oat milk (I used Oatly, but you can use what you prefer), add 3 then if needed add another if the frosting comes out too stiff 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pure almond extract 4 cups powdered s...
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Snickers Almond Cheesecake

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  Snickers Almond Cheesecake Makes one 6-inch cake   Crust:   1/4 cup finely shredded coconut 1/2 cup organic gluten-free rolled oats, or quinoa flakes 1/4 cup pitted Medjool dates (if not soft, soak them in filtered water first and drain well) 1/8 tsp sea salt Caramel and Fudge:   1 cup soft, pitted Medjool dates (if they are not soft, soak them in filtered water before using and drain well) 1/2 cup Raw Guru sprouted almond butter or almond butter 1/2 cup filtered water 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup Raw Guru cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder Additional water if needed Filling:   1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut cream 1 cup Raw Guru almond meal 3/4 cup soft, pitted Medjool dates (if they are not soft, soak them in filtered water before using and drain well) 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/8 tsp sea salt (or to taste) 3/4 cup coconut butter (NOT OIL), warmed to liquid 1/4 cup Raw Guru cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder 2 Tbsp dark c...
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Mocha Almond Chocolate Waffle Cake

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   Mocha Almond Chocolate Waffle Cake makes 1 6-layer waffle cake   Ingredients:   Batter:   2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour 1/4 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 Tbsp ground flax seed, whisked together 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp filtered water 2 Tbsp melted avocado oil or coconut oil 1 cup freshly brewed coffee 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk 1/4 cup Dastony almond butter     Fudge:   1/2 cup Dastony almond butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup cacao powder pinch sea salt filtered water as needed     Mocha Almond Cream:   1 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk 1/4 cup Dastony almond butter 3 Tbsp maple syrup 3 Tbsp cacao powder 2 tsp freshly ground espresso 2/3 cup Dastony coconut butter, warmed to liquid     Topping:   toasted almonds chocolate chips     Instructions: Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne, ca...
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Almond Poppy Seed Cake

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   Almond Poppy Seed Cake Makes 1 6 inch 2 layer cake   Ingredients:   2 6-inch cake pans   Cake:   1 3/4 cup organic whole wheat pastry flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 3/4 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup avocado oil 1 1/4 cups light coconut milk (at room temperature) 1/2 cup Dastony poppy seed butter 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp lemon juice         Frosting:   1 1 15 oz can full-fat organic coconut milk, at room temperature 3/4 cup raw cashew butter 1/3 cup maple syrup pinch sea salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 1 tsp lemon juice 3/4 cup Dastony coconut butter (NOT OIL), warmed to liquid     Filling:   1/3 cup Dastony poppy seed butter 2 Tbsp full-fat coconut milk (or  coconut cream, the thick part from the top of the can) 3 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla extract     Garnish:   black poppy seeds     ...
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Strawberry Almond Layer Cake

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   Strawberry Almond Layer Cake Makes 1 6 inch 4 layer cake   2 6-inch cake pans   Cake: 1 3/4 cups All Purpose Gluten Free Flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil, warmed to liquid 1/4 cup almond oil 1/2 cup almond milk 1/2 cup pureed strawberries 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 2 Tbsp cider vinegar   Frosting: 4 cups young coconut meat 2 cups chopped raw red beet 2 cups fresh strawberries 3/4 cup raw coconut nectar, maple syrup or agave nectar 1/2  tsp sea salt seeds of one vanilla bean, or 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup coconut butter, warmed to liquid 1/4 cup raw cacao butter, warmed to liquid around 25 to 30 minutes. The cake takes approximately an hour to cool fully in a pan on a rack. To release the pan, cut along the sides. Remove the parchment paper and place the cake onto a dish. Allow to cool fully, then transfer to the refrigerator to get extra smooth.  Adjust the oven ra...
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