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Okra With Coconut Milk


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"I am a okra lover, so this recipe is very delicious over rice."
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How to Make Okra with Coconut Milk

INGREDIENTS

32 g
1 c
1/4 c
1 tbsp
3 c
1 tsp
1 inch
1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp
1/4 tsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

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.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Coconut milk and okra are heavy, cooling and smooth an irritated digestive tract.

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.

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Metabolic Nature of Okra with Coconut Milk

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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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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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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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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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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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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 Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

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
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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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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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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Other

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Okra with Coconut Milk
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.

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Stomachic

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.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

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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.

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Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

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

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

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

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Antipyretic

ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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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.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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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.

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Cholagogue

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.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Constituents:
Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

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

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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, Vitamin A, Beta Carotene, Vitamin K,
Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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Calcium

CALCIUM

Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.

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, Vitamin C, Insoluble Fiber,
Iron

IRON

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

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, Sodium, Medium Chain Triglycerrid, 5a Reductase Inhibitor, Fats,
Flavonoids

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.

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, Sulphur, Sulfated Polysaccharides, Polysaccharides,
Saponins

SAPONINS

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

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Okra with Coconut Milk

  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Cholagogue, Immune-calming, Wakes-you-up, Diuretic, Refreshing, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Cholagogue, Immune-calming, Wakes-you-up, Diuretic, Refreshing, Warms-chest

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Brain-tonic, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relaxes-eyes, Brain-tonic, Nutritive, Wakes-you-up

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antipyretic, Immune-calming, Stomachic, Cholagogue

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Refreshing, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

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  • Beets

    Beets has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Cholagogue, Relaxes-eyes, Vasodilator, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antipyretic, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Cholagogue, Nutritive

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Okra with Coconut Milk

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Stomachic, Anti-inflammatory, Vasodilator

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

    Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Refreshing

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Strengthens-resolve, Antipyretic, Brain-tonic, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Immune-calming, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Refreshing, Relaxes-eyes, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Brain-tonic

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  • Yarrow

    Yarrow has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Stomachic, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory

    LEARN MORE

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Sniff raw onions, chopped

    Sniff raw onions, chopped has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Immune-calming, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Nasya Oil

    Nasya Oil has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Brain-tonic, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing

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  • Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)

    Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag) has these Actions in Common

    Galactagogue, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Warms-chest

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  • Shatavari

    Shatavari has these Actions in Common

    Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory, Galactagogue, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Relaxes-eyes

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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Martha Thierry Los angeles, CA
2013-10-10
“I am a okra lover, so this recipe is very delicious over rice."
Sara Lynne Moser The Woodlands, TX
2017-09-26
“This was easy to make. I added a teaspoon of salt, rather puzzled by 0 tsp salt in recipe. I also added some pepper at the table. This picture also puzzles me - are those red peppers? And mine was a very pale yellow, not this brighter orange color. I'm wondering if this bowl contains more seasoning than what is listed in the recipe? Overall, a good dish, but underseasoned."
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