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707 likes  SAVE FOOD RECIPES WITH ITCilantro is the leaf of the coriander seed. Both the leaves and the seeds have citrus overtones. Cilantro, as a cooling herb, pairs well with hot spicy dishes. (4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 789 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITRice builds ojas. Ojas is said to have the smell of burnt rice. Of rices, Basmati is the most sattvic and aromatic. Rice is nourishing and easy to digest giving more 'bang for the buck'. Rice offers more calories with less effort from digestive... (4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 447 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITLooking for a new way to keep your body refreshed and cleansed this summer? Mung beans can help you keep your cool when the days are hot. These nourishing legumes are also famous for their cleansing abilities in Ayurveda. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 348 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITCool and soothing, verdant and fragrant, fennel is a member of the carrot family that includes other popular spices such as cumin, coriander, dill and celery. Fennel is used as a flavoring in some natural toothpastes and mouth fresheners. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 386 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITFrom tingly shampoos to teas and flowerbeds, mint is an inspiring, popular worldwide herb whose medicinal qualities are also extensive. Varieties of mint grow in nearly every country and climate. In Central and South America mint is called hierbabuena,... 429 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITSaffron's use is ancient. Saffron-based pigments have been found in 50,000 year-old paintings in northwest Iran. It conjures romance, royalty, and delicacy wherever it appears. Alexander the Great bathed in saffron to cure battle wounds. Cultivated... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 8 ratings, 860 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITLove for cardamom resonates through history - for instance, ancient Egyptians chewed cardamom to whiten their teeth and sweeten their breath. Cardamom helps take the edge off of caffeine in the famous drink Turkish coffee. Cardamom is a member of the... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 334 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITRosewater is the water leftover from the production of rose essential oil. It has a wonderful rose fragrance. As Ayurveda students, we sprayed ourselves with rosewater mist on hot days to keep cool. Rosewater is available in most Indian and Middle... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 335 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITThe neglect of rose petal as a medicinal in western herbalism is astounding! A few hundred years ago, rose petal use was ubiquitous, in rose water, syrup, honey, sugar, conserve, julep, vinegar, electuary, wine, oil and ointment. It is still a popular... (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 331 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITPomegranate comes from the latin words for apple (pomum) and seed (granatum), altogether meaning 'seeded-apple'. The seeds of the pomegranate are embedded in a white membrane that is also used for its medicinal qualities in Ayurveda. The french word... 74 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITA green mango is an unripe mango. Green mangoes are more sour than ripe ones. In Bangladesh, green mangoes are served sliced with mustard and lime. Green mangoes are also used in mango pickle. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 86 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITTamarind is a tropical fruit in the pea family, widely used in chutneys, sauces, soup stocks, and desserts. It is indigenous to Africa but widely cultivated in India for thousands of years, and now in all tropical regions. It's name is derived from the... 233 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITThe name lavender comes from the latin root lavare meaning 'to wash.' Lavender flowers yield abundant nectar for beekeepers. Pumas respond to lavender the way cats respond to catnip. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 355 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITThe short answer is yes, chickpeas are good for you. Here are some of the ways: The fiber in chickpeas is nearly 75% insoluble and remains undigested as it reaches the colon. This significantly bulks up stools for a satisfying morning... 382 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITOkra is ojas building like most plants in the mallow family. It is also slimy and astringent, a seemingly unusual combination. Since okra is also cool, it is tri-doshic. Okra is especially helpful for relieving dryness in the joints. (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 496 likes SAVE FOODRECIPES WITH ITAsparagus has a delicate flavor and texture making it an ideal vegetable for gourmet cuisine! 
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