Radish & Yogurt Raita |
| 2 c | |
| 1/2 c | |
| 8 g | |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 2 c | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1/4 tsp | |
| 1/4 tsp |
Prep: Chop onions. Grate radish. Optionally strain yogurt for ten minutes, pouring off the liquid to increase thickness of this dish.
1. Sautee 1tsp mustard seed in 1 tbsp oil for thirty seconds or until mustard seeds begin to pop. Add 1 seeded, dry red chili. Add optional spice blend of 2-3 curry leaves, 1/8tsp asafoetida. Continue frying an additional 10 seconds. Add optional 1 seeded and finely chopped green chili and continue frying an additional 30 seconds. Otherwise proceed to step 2.
2. Add chopped onions and continue frying on medium heat until onions turn translucent (about 2 minutes)
3. Mix in grated radish and stir fry until raw smell disappears. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
4. Whisk the yogurt until it is free of lumps. Add radish, cilantro, and salt to taste. Mix well. Serve chilled alongside rice.
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Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Radish (raw), Red Chilis, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Radish (raw), Red Chilis
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Red Chilis, Mustard Seed, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Red Chilis, Cilantro
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Yellow Onion, Red Chilis, Cilantro
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Radish (raw), Cilantro
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Red Chilis, Mustard Seed, Cilantro, Salt (Mineral Salt)
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: Mustard Seed, Radish (raw)
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
STRONG INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Mustard Seed, Red Chilis, Cilantro, Salt (Mineral Salt)
STRONG BURNS-TOXINS An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Red Chilis, Cilantro
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
MILD MAKES-YOU-TIRED Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.
Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Cilantro
STRONG DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Mustard Seed
STRONG FLUSHES-SINUSES An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Mustard Seed, Salt (Mineral Salt)
STRONG IRRITATES-THROAT Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed, Red Chilis
STRONG WARMS-CHEST Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
STRONG MUCOLYTIC An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Yellow Onion
STRONG 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: Mustard Seed, Red Chilis
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
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: Radish (raw), Mustard Seed, 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: Radish (raw), Cilantro, Salt (Mineral Salt)
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
Active Ingredients: Mustard Seed
STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Cilantro
STRONG AROMATASE-INHIBITOR Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Red Chilis, Cilantro
STRONG SULPHUR Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Yellow Onion
STRONG SULFATED-POLYSACCHARIDES Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Yellow Onion
STRONG POLYSACCHARIDES Active Ingredients: Radish (raw), Yellow Onion
Active Ingredients: Radish (raw)
MILD SAPONINS Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).
Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion
Radish & Yogurt Raita may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any recipe for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this recipe to treat a medical condition.
Radish & Yogurt Raita may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this recipe to treat a medical condition.
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, offers professional clinical training in 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's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, classical Christian philosophy for mental wellness, languages (French, Arabic, Bengali), 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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