I’m Madhura – a whole-food, plant-based nutritionist, passionate foodie, proud mother of two, and the heart behind The Gratitude Kitchen (or TGK, as our tribe lovingly calls it).
What began as a desperate journey to heal myself and my family turned into a ripple effect that transformed our kitchen—and eventually, the lives of thousands.
Five years ago, I stood in my kitchen, overwhelmed by health issues, family stress, and the sheer exhaustion of being everything to everyone.
I was navigating PCOD, mental health struggles, the aftermath of a stroke, and the chaos of raising children—all while trying to eat “healthy” in a world full of misinformation.
I didn’t need a diet. I needed healing.And food was the only medicine I hadn’t truly explored.
It was my husband Raj—calm, curious, and quietly revolutionary—who introduced the whole-food, plant-based lifestyle to our home.
At first, I resisted. No oil? No dairy? No sugar?! But slowly, his research became my reality.
Together, we began experimenting in our tiny kitchen, replacing oil with nuts and seeds, dairy with plant milks, sugar with fruit.
What started as a family effort soon became a purpose. We felt better. Lighter. Happier. Stronger.
Our kids followed without protest, their lunchboxes full of veggie wraps and date-sweetened laddoos.
Even my in-laws, rooted in traditional food habits, embraced almond curd and millet khichdi like they were lifelong staples. Our family transformed—and so did our kitchen.
That’s when The Gratitude Kitchen was born—not just as a food service, but as a love letter to wellness.
A space where health meets tradition, where healing is delicious, and where food becomes the most powerful act of self-love.
TGK is built on a single truth: Real food heals.
No oil. No dairy. No refined sugar. No processed shortcuts. Just whole, vibrant ingredients—vegetables, legumes, grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds—prepared with the same love and care we give our families.
From vibrant stir-fries to warm phulkas, from tangy chutneys to decadent vegan desserts—our meals are a celebration of flavor and nourishment.
We believe food should not only fuel your body, but also comfort your heart, evoke childhood memories, and spark joy with every bite.
In just five years, TGK has lovingly served over 60,000+ whole-food, plant-based meals, with many customers writing in to say our meals helped them reverse diabetes, lose weight, lower cholesterol, and regain control over their health
But our proudest moments? When they say, “My kids loved it,” or “I didn’t miss the oil,” or “I feel taken care of.”
Because that’s what TGK is really about—care.
We are a family-run, heart-powered kitchen that understands real life. We know what it’s like to juggle kids, deadlines, cravings, and chaos.
We know that sometimes, you need a meal that hugs you. A bite that says, “It’s okay.” That’s why our food isn’t just nutrient-dense—it’s emotionally dense.
Whether you order our weekly meal plan, a la carte dishes on Swiggy and Zomato, or try our lovingly handcrafted bakery snacks, dips, festive hampers, or sugar-free desserts—you’re receiving more than a meal.
You’re receiving a piece of our story.
A spoonful of our hope. A plate of our healing.
What makes TGK different is that we walk this path with you.
We’re not chefs locked in a commercial kitchen. We’re moms, dads, grandparents, caretakers—living, learning, and growing with you.
Our food is tested at home, tasted by our children, and approved by even the fussiest family members (you know who you are!).
At TGK, food isn’t just functional. It’s emotional. It’s cultural. It’s spiritual.
It’s that bowl of khichdi when you’re sick, that ladle of dal when you’re tired, that warm dessert on a lonely day.
Our food says, “You’re not alone. You are loved.”
So if you’re tired of diet culture, done with bland food, or simply ready to fall in love with eating again—welcome to The Gratitude Kitchen.
We’re saving the world, one plate at a time and it would mean the world to us if you joined us.
Because here, every meal is a thank-you. To your body. Your journey. And your life.
Courtesy : In Conversation with the Nutritionist, Founder & Restaurateur ‘Madhura Vayal at ‘THE GRATITUDE KITCHEN”, Borivili West, Mumbai