Shrimp Coconut Curry With Cilantro & Peanut |
| 32 g | |
| 1 c | |
| 1 c | |
| 2 tbsp | |
| 1/4 c | |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 1 tbsp | |
| 2 whole | |
| 2 clove | |
| 1 inch | |
| 1 whole | |
| 1 c | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1 c | |
| 1/2 c | |
| .4 lbs | |
| 1 pinch |
The heating spice and aromatic nature of the curry paste warms the body, relaxes the vessels and clears the airways. This makes it a good option for cool, damp, heavy Kaphas who may like to reduce the amount of coconut milk used, for a lighter meal.
The creamy, oily ingredients paired with the warming spices is exactly what a cold, dry Vata body needs. The nourishing prawns and weighty peanut butter give this curry a heartiness that leaves the entire system feeling grounded and relaxed.
Even those with more Pitta in their constitution can enjoy this tasty dish. They may benefit from a milder curry paste, less chili and more fresh coriander to temper the heat. The coconut milk and ghee are a soothing balm to their fiery nature.
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Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Cilantro, Garlic, Carrot, Ginger (Fresh), Sweet Peas, Lime, Vegetable Stock, Soy Sauce, Ghee, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili)
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Garlic, Lime
Active Ingredients: Fish Sauce, Lime
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: Ginger (Fresh)
MILD QUENCHES-THIRST An herb or substance that relieves thirst.
Active Ingredients: Lime
STRONG MAKES-YOU-TIRED Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.
Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Garlic
Active Ingredients: Ginger (Fresh), Lime
Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter, Shrimp
MILD RELAXES-EYES Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.
Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk
STRONG REFRESHING Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Ginger (Fresh), Lime
STRONG STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Ginger (Fresh), Coconut Milk
Active Ingredients: Coconut Milk, Sweet Peas, Peanut Butter, Shrimp
Active Ingredients: Lime, Garlic
Active Ingredients: Garlic, Ginger (Fresh)
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), Red Pepper Flakes (Chili)
MILD WARMS-EARS Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.
Active Ingredients: Peanut Butter, Shrimp
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: Cilantro, Garlic, Carrot
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, Garlic, Carrot
STRONG SAPONINS Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).
Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Garlic, Sweet Peas
STRONG AROMATASE-INHIBITOR Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Lime, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili)
STRONG SULFATED-POLYSACCHARIDES Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Garlic
STRONG POLYSACCHARIDES Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Garlic
STRONG COUMARIN Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.
Active Ingredients: Cilantro, Carrot
STRONG SULPHUR Active Ingredients: Yellow Onion, Garlic
MILD PROTEIN Active Ingredients: Peanut Butter, Sweet Peas, Shrimp
MILD RUTIN Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.
Active Ingredients: Lime
MILD VITAMIN-E Active Ingredients: Peanut Butter, Shrimp
MILD VITAMIN-A Active Ingredients: Red Bell Pepper, Carrot
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: Lime
MILD POLYPHENOLS Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.
Active Ingredients: Lime
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach 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. John, his wife Natalie and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC
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