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See My Recommendations.  SaveHow to Make Coconut, Turmeric & Tomato Sambar SoupSERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 60 MINUTES MEAL: STYLE: EAT IN: FOR OCCASION: INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPESoups follow the adage - "Cook with oil, salt, sweetener and simplicity". A correctly salted broth tastes like a tear drop. The surface should glisten with oil. A dash of sweetener encourages merriment of any house guest. Sambar DeconstructedAlthough this soup appears complex, it is simple when approached architecturally. Black pepper, salt, limes, and sucanat provide pure pungent, salty, sour and sweet tastes. Onion, garlic and ginger form the classic tri-root combination found commonly throughout Asia. Turmeric, mustard seed and cumin form a base spice combination through much of South India, here supplemented by two additional spices coriander and fennel. Cilantro and coconut are classic garnishes for South Indian meals. The vegetables, potato, carrot and zucchini are simply standard soup vegetables from any continent of the world.1. Grind the spices into a powder. Add a small amount of water to create a paste with the spices. Let the paste sit for five minutes, during which time the water will be absorbed by the spices. When you fry the spices, this water will boil, pushing out the essential oils, and the flavor, into the frying oil for a great tasting result. 2. Heat 1 Tbsp hot oil in a small pan. When the pan is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles, add the spice paste. Sautee for 30 seconds. Remove from heat before the spices brown and lose their flavor. Do not let the oil smoke, or it will turn into trans fats. 3. In a large saucepan or stockpot, heat the remaining oil. Toss in your onions. When the onions become clear, mix in the garlic and continue frying for thirty seconds. Pour in your spicy oil from step two, and all remaining ingredients. Fill the pot with water until it covers the vegetables. Bring the entire mixture to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat for one hour or until vegetables are tender. 4. Garnish with fresh cilantro, the squeeze of a lime wedge, and a sprinkle of fresh coconut. Serve hot with coconut rice! How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWEvery South Indian mom has their own version of Sambar Soup, a popular dish from the heartland of Ayurveda. It can be made to suit any constitution. This spring sambar recipe, with brightly sour lime and bitter-pungent turmeric, invigorates the blood and liquefies stagnant fats and mucus. These actions relieve sinus congestion and release excess fat just when your body needs to lighten up. Sambar soup is typically served with dosas (fermented daal crepes), idlys and mint chutney. Other optional flavors include mustard seed, garam masala, cinnamon, lime, garlic, etc. Warm Fingers and ToesTurmeric is a key ingredient for clearing Kapha from the system. It thins the blood and dilates blood vessels, cleansing liver congestion and warming the blood. The heat of turmeric also pacifies Vata and clears toxicity from the lymphatic system and joints, leaving you feeling light, warm and clear. Mustard seeds, garlic and onions also strengthen circulation and build warmth in your cold, stagnant early spring body.Easy to DigestSour limes encourage secretions in the digestive tract, and release of bile from the liver for easy digestion of fats. This helps those with dry constipation and low appetite have easy bowel movements. The hot spices increase your appetite and digestive fire, making this a great soup for recovering from illness.The Deadly NightshadesTomato and potato are both nightshades. In general the nightshade plant family vitiates the blood. Tomatoes contain a residue that ultimate irritates the body, especially the joints. Crush a tomato leaf and sniff; you will experience the funkiness of nightshades first-hand. The leaves and stems contain tomatine and solanine, both poisonous substances. Use caution with tomatoes and all other nightshades if you have arthritis, are easily irritated, or have an aggressive, hot-blooded temperament.But don't worry! Moderation is the key. By eating nightshades sparingly, you may easily avoid symptoms and even enjoy the benefits of nightshade vegetables. Limit your consumption to no more than once or twice a week. This is also a great trick to maintain a varied diet. AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENTYour 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 Coconut, Turmeric & Tomato Sambar Soup Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Coconut, Turmeric & Tomato Sambar Soup' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.
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