Meet Gifty Chopra | The Green Rasoi | Healthy Gluten Free Recipes

We had the good fortune of connecting with Gifty Chopra and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Gifty, is there something you believe many others might not?
I have often heard the saying that “beauty is only skin deep”. Nothing could be further from the truth in my opinion. People are diverse and I believe that true strength comes from inside of you where your beauty lies.

I have been teaching my daughter about being strong and about her inner beauty. I tell my daughter that her real beauty is the strength inside her and I teach her that every person can be an influencer and every person has a voice. You just have to search to find that voice inside and decide how to express it.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Some members of my family are sensitive to gluten and other foods. I never really understood the feelings they described when eating gluten or even dairy products. So I decided to try a gluten free diet – and to my surprise I noticed many improvements in the way I felt. I did not have the feelings of bloating, fogginess or dizziness that I so often felt with other foods. I also noticed that going gluten free helped in managing sugar levels and diabetes which helped provide higher energy levels.

So I started making more gluten free recipes and one day I was watching a video on Instagram and I was joking with my husband about opening my own cooking channel. My daughter was listening to me and she came to me and said “Mommy, can you put some of your gluten free recipes online so others can see the dinners you make for us at home?”

I really liked what she had to say and decided to keep going.

As a result I started making gluten-free and health-conscious recipes for each and every meal. Somehow my daughter’s comment inspired me and I decided that in order for my ideas to come to life in the form of video recipes, I needed some tools, equipment and training.

As things were becoming busy at home, I didn’t have enough time to take classes , so I learned how to take videos on my own through trial and error and got lots of experience! I started off using just my phone and the window light in my kitchen – and then began playing with music and all of a sudden the recipes started to flow with the videos and visuals I was creating.

As time went on, I realized I really enjoyed editing and putting videos together and somehow everything developed into a passion when I saw the responses and feedback I was receiving about my recipes and videos online.

I am a very visual person and really enjoy expressing my ideas through color, sound and visual arts. The pictures and videos that I have been making have allowed me to express myself in ways that words simply cannot.

I find myself establishing the mood through song, creating the atmosphere through camera angles and lighting, setting the tone through color arrangements and photographs, and of course developing new ideas for family and others to enjoy through recipes.

While there are a lot of technical aspects to creating the finished product, I completely enjoy the creative and artistic aspects that are part of my creations.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Whenever someone comes to town and visit, I love to spend time with them outdoors. Taking long walks along the beach and waterfront is a great way to spend time and how I prefer to catch up with old friends.
I also like taking hikes in the park when the weather is cool and favorable.

Spending time discovering the local arts scene is also super fun. There are some venues in the area that bring unique musical and
theatrical performances and I like to frequent them whenever there is time.

I also love desserts and look for places that serve handmade chocolate or pastries with unique flavors.

After that I would quench my thirst by visiting one of the newest coffee shops and having their version of a Cortado.

One of my favorite meals of the day is brunch – having a salty and savory brunch is my preferred way to start off the day. I also love Mediterranean food and love to go to different restaurants just to sample their own hummus and salads.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Growing up, my parents and siblings always played a large role as a support team and in my decision making process. I still remember how I regularly used to share my thoughts and feelings with my parents and siblings. Now, I have my own family with my husband and daughter and things are no different – I seek the same guidance and support from my husband and daughter as I did from others when I was growing up.

My daughter and my husband have served as a true source of inspiration and motivation in my daily life and also in my career and business activities.

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