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Potatoes in Roasted Sesame & Coconut with Lime
A topping of crunchy, roasted coconut shavings and sesame seeds hug soft potatoes covered in lime juice, Southeast Asian style. Discovered by Joseph.ayurveda notes
Potatoes are high in potassium. Potassium is a diuretic. When Vata people eat potatoes they lose fluids. Potatoes are also drying because they have astringent taste.
Lime and salt nourish the kidneys and help them retain water. Lime and salt are an antidote to the dryness of potatoes.
Potatoes are heavy for digestion and have a high glycemic index which is good for people who need grounding. Potatoes make people feel sleepy and relaxed.
Curried Chick Pea with Carrots
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Flaxed & Curried Cottage Cheese
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Almond Smoothie with Saffron, Nutmeg, Ghee & Sugar
Smooth almonds blended into warm milk with ethereal, delicately perfumed saffron and pungent nutmeg. Discovered by Joseph in Dr. Vasant Lad's book, The Complete Book of Ayurveda Home Remedies.ayurveda notes
Almonds, ghee, sugar and saffron are sattvic foods that build ojas as long as the sugar is raw. Refined sugar is rajasic. Peel the almonds before cooking.