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Walnut Sauce With Coriander & Raw Garlic


How to Make Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic

INGREDIENTS

1 c
1 tsp
1 clove
3/4 tsp
3/4 c
1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

To reduce astringency of walnuts boil for ten minutes and strain before using. You may also soak them for several hours. Or, use Ysha's technique of roasting the walnuts for twenty minutes or less.

Blend the walnuts, spices and salt together in a food processor until a uniform paste. Add vinegar and water to obtain a smooth sauce. Press through a sieve and lit sit several hours. (Adapted from Paula Wolfert, The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean)

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Walnuts are brain food, a good source of protein, and astringent for Kapha and Pitta. Vata can soak the walnuts for several hours, draining before processing to remove astringent tannins.

WHAT IS WALNUT SAUCE WITH CORIANDER & RAW GARLIC?

Traditionally from the country of Georgia, the golden walnut oil is expressed by pressing the ground mixture. We invite you to try this excellent sauce for virtually any dish.

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.

Is Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic' 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.

Metabolic Nature of Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic

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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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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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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DIFFICULT

ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.

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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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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
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating Vata aggravating

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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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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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other

Crunchy

CRUNCHY

Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.

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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 Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic
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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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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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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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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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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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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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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Constituents:
Alpha Linolenic Acid, Tannins, Essential Fatty Acids, Fats, Melatonin, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Protein,
Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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Saponins

SAPONINS

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

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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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Foods with a Similar Nature to Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic

  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Diuretic

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, General-laxative

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Styptic

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, General-laxative

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic

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  • Walnuts

    Walnuts has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Styptic, Builds-stamina, Satisfies-stomach

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  • Mung Bean

    Mung Bean has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Styptic

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  • Adzuki Beans

    Adzuki Beans has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Styptic, General-laxative, Satisfies-stomach

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Walnut Sauce with Coriander & Raw Garlic

  • Elecampane

    Elecampane has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Styptic

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus

    Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Brain-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Mustard Poultice

    Mustard Poultice has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Hot Foot Soak

    Hot Foot Soak has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

    Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Triphala Guggulu

    Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, General-laxative

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  • Trikatu

    Trikatu has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic

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  • Sinus Rinse

    Sinus Rinse has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Regular exercise

    Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic

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  • Osha

    Osha has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant

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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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Ysha Oakes Albuquerque, NM
2009-11-26
“Coriander powder and lightly toasting the walnuts at 300 degrees for 20 minutes or less will reduce the astringent taste of walnuts. Vata conditions will enjoy and be much more comfortable with roasted instead of raw garlic. Those on special rejuvenative/sattvic and building diets such as postpartum mothers can use lemon or lime juice instead of the slightly tamasic influence from vinegar."
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