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Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor Aisha Bahrami created this delicious no-cook oatmeal by accident: “I put all my ingredients into a pot for breakfast, got a phone call, and totally forgot about it,” she says.

The veganizing of a recipe traditionally rich in eggs and butter is an inspiration, and the easy, no-knead recipe is a stroke of genius. Celia's modifications to the original recipe work so well that none of the rich texture of the holiday bread is lost in translation.

The only nontraditional thing about this Indian dish is the frozen vegetables.