Okra With Coconut Milk |
| 32 g | |
| 1 c | |
| 1/4 c | |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 3 c | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1 inch | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/4 tsp |
1. Slice okra in half and dry roast in a skillet. When browned remove from skillet.
2. Make a paste with the cumin and turmeric using a bit of water.
3. Sautee spice paste in oil. Then add onions and ginger.
4. Add coconut milk, a cup of water, curry leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil.
5. Remove from heat and add okra. Serve hot.
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Active Ingredients: Okra, Cilantro, Cumin, Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
Active Ingredients: Okra, Cumin, Cilantro, Ginger (Fresh), Yellow Onion
Active Ingredients: Cumin, Ginger (Fresh), Salt (Mineral Salt), Turmeric
Active Ingredients: Cumin, Cilantro, Curry Leaves, Turmeric
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Ginger (Fresh), Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Okra
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.
Active Ingredients: Cumin, Curry Leaves, Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG STOMACHIC An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Ginger (Fresh)
MILD RELAXES-EYES Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.
Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk
MILD WAKES-YOU-UP Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD 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.
Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk
MILD MAKES-YOU-TIRED Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.
Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion
MILD STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.
Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)
STRONG BRAIN-TONIC An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh), Coconut Milk, Turmeric
STRONG STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Ginger (Fresh)
STRONG REFRESHING Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Ginger (Fresh)
MILD SATISFIES-STOMACH Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk
STRONG NUTRITIVE An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
Active Ingredients: Okra, Coconut Milk, Sunflower Oil
MILD FLUSHES-SINUSES An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric, Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD IRRITATES-THROAT Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD SOOTHES-THROAT Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.
Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk
MILD WARMS-CHEST Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric
STRONG ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
STRONG IMMUNE-CALMING Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Turmeric
Active Ingredients: Cilantro
MILD CARDIAC-STIMULANT Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh)
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
STRONG 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.
Active Ingredients: Cumin, Cilantro
STRONG CHOLAGOGUE Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Salt (Mineral Salt), Turmeric
STRONG GALACTAGOGUE Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.
Active Ingredients: Cumin, Ginger (Fresh), Yellow Onion
STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro
Active Ingredients: Cilantro
Active Ingredients: Cilantro
Active Ingredients: Okra
Active Ingredients: Okra
MILD SODIUM Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)
MILD FLAVONOIDS Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.
Active Ingredients: Turmeric
MILD FATS Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Sunflower Oil
MILD 5A-REDUCTASE-INHIBITOR Active Ingredients: Turmeric
MILD SULFATED-POLYSACCHARIDES Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion
MILD SULPHUR Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion
MILD POLYSACCHARIDES Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion
MILD SAPONINS Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).
Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people personalized diet, lifestyle and herbs through Classical Metabolic Theory (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College, offering professional clinical training for over 15 years.
John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, virtue psychology through classical & Christian philosophy, languages, cooking & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie, and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC.
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