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How to Make Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms

Weights & measures

INGREDIENTS

1/4 c

MOLASSES

Vata pacifying
Pitta aggravating
Kapha aggravating
1/4 c

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Vata pacifying
Pitta aggravating
Kapha pacifying
2 tbsp

GHEE

Vata pacifying
Pitta pacifying
Kapha aggravating
6 whole

TOMATO

Vata aggravating
Pitta aggravating
Kapha pacifying
2 tbsp

PAPRIKA

Vata pacifying
Pitta aggravating
Kapha pacifying
1/4 c

YELLOW ONION

Vata pacifying
Pitta pacifying
Kapha aggravating
4 c

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM

Vata aggravating
Pitta pacifying
Kapha aggravating
3 clove

GARLIC

Vata pacifying
Pitta aggravating
Kapha aggravating
1 tbsp

BLACK PEPPER

Vata pacifying
Pitta aggravating
Kapha pacifying
2 tsp

SALT (MINERAL SALT)

Vata pacifying
Pitta aggravating
Kapha aggravating
1 pinch

CAYENNE PEPPER

Vata pacifying
Pitta aggravating
Kapha pacifying

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Notes

  • Smoked paprika recommended
  • Crushed tomatoes recommended
  • Red onion recommended
  • Optionally sautee with Crimini Mushrooms

1. Finely chop onion and garlic. Cook in ghee on a medium heat until translucent.

2. Add the spices, crushed tomatoes, apple cider vinegar and molasses and simmer for about 30 minutes. Blend to a smooth consistency.

3. Coat portobello mushrooms in barbecue sauce and leave stand for 1 hour.

4. Grill on a medium to high heat for 5 minutes on each side. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of mushroom.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Coat some juicy portobello mushrooms in your own homemade barbecue sauce. Each flavor filled bite will leave you wanting more of this sweet, smoky and spicy blend and wondering how you've only just discovered this recipe now. Enjoy outside on a warm evening as the sun sets and the heat of the day dissipates. Serve alongside a bed of crisp asparagus or a light arugula salad.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PHLEGMATIC

AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other

Subtaste:
Musky

MUSKY

Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.

SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

,
Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

, Bland Negative Calorie
Tissue (dhatu):
Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

SEE ALL 'RED-BLOOD' FOODS / HERBS

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

(see all)
Digestion:
Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

SEE ALL 'QUENCHES-THIRST' FOODS / HERBS

,
Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.

SEE ALL 'WARMS-ABDOMEN' FOODS / HERBS

,
Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

SEE ALL 'APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT' FOODS / HERBS

Bowel Health:
Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

SEE ALL 'RELIEVES-BURNING' FOODS / HERBS

,
General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

SEE ALL 'GENERAL-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Mind, Stress & Sleep:
Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

SEE ALL 'NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING' FOODS / HERBS

,
Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

SEE ALL 'STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE' FOODS / HERBS

,
Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

SEE ALL 'MAKES-YOU-TIRED' FOODS / HERBS

Energy Vitality:
Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

SEE ALL 'SATISFIES-STOMACH' FOODS / HERBS

,
Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

Skin Care & Beauty:
Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Respiratory-Health:
Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

SEE ALL 'FLUSHES-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

,
Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

SEE ALL 'SOOTHES-THROAT' FOODS / HERBS

,
Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

SEE ALL 'WARMS-CHEST' FOODS / HERBS

,
Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.

SEE ALL 'IRRITATES-THROAT' FOODS / HERBS

Heart & Circulation:
Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

,
Warms Ears

WARMS-EARS

Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.

SEE ALL 'WARMS-EARS' FOODS / HERBS

,
Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.

SEE ALL 'WARMS-HEAD' FOODS / HERBS

,
Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

SEE ALL 'BLOOD-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Kidney & Urinary:
Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Strength, Muscle Health:
Relieves Tension

RELIEVES-TENSION

An herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.

SEE ALL 'RELIEVES-TENSION' FOODS / HERBS

,
Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

Constituents:
Salicylates

SALICYLATES

Salicylates relieve inflammation, are anti-cancer, and antidiabetic, but some are allergic to it.

SEE ALL 'SALICYLATES' FOODS / HERBS

, Melatonin, Potassium, Vitamin K, Quercitin, Vitamin C, Sodium, Protein,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

SEE ALL 'AROMATASE-INHIBITOR' FOODS / HERBS

,
Iron

IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

SEE ALL 'IRON' FOODS / HERBS

,
Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

SEE ALL 'NITRIC-OXIDE' FOODS / HERBS

, Sulfated Polysaccharides, Sulphur, Polysaccharides,
Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

SEE ALL 'SAPONINS' FOODS / HERBS

, Phosphorous,
Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

SEE ALL 'POLYPHENOLS' FOODS / HERBS

, Fats

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    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Relieves-tension, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-ears

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Muscle-relaxant, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Relieves-tension, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Diuretic

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Relieves-tension, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-ears

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  • Sorghum Molasses

    Sorghum Molasses has these Actions in Common

    Warms-head, Blood-tonic, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-ears, Quenches-thirst, Warms-abdomen

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  • Molasses

    Molasses has these Actions in Common

    Warms-ears, Quenches-thirst, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Blood-tonic, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-abdomen

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Warms-abdomen, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-abdomen, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Warms-chest

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  • Beef

    Beef has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Warms-ears, Makes-you-tired, Warms-abdomen, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Warms-chest

    LEARN MORE

  • Lamb

    Lamb has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Warms-abdomen, Blood-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Warms-ears, Makes-you-tired, Strengthens-resolve

    LEARN MORE

  • Pumpkin

    Pumpkin has these Actions in Common

    Makes-you-tired, Relieves-burning, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Appetite-suppressant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach

    LEARN MORE

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Blood-tonic, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

    LEARN MORE

  • Hot Shower

    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

    Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant

    LEARN MORE

  • Hot Bath

    Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

    Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant

    LEARN MORE

  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Warms-head

    LEARN MORE

  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Warms-ears

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension, Strengthens-resolve, Blood-tonic, Diuretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Hot Foot Soak

    Hot Foot Soak has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension

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  • Kapha Shirodhara Oil

    Kapha Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

    Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension

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  • Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

    Balarishta- Vitality Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-abdomen

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  • Regular exercise

    Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Relieves-tension, Stimulates-energy, Strengthens-resolve

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  • Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy

    Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension

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