Ayurvedic kitchari's are India's chicken soup and the congee equivalent of Chinese medicine. This kitchari includes cilantro and coconut and is adapted from Dr. Lad's book Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing.
Experiment with cream of rice soups. Called "Congee" in Chinese Medicine, cream of rice soups are the "chicken soup" of China. A warm breakfast for the winter season. Discovered in Pune, India while thinking about Southern Grits from Asheville, North...
A refreshing recipe with mint may be just what your body is asking for to combat spring-time allergies. It's also perfect to whip up for a spring picnic because it's light and won't spoil while you're out enjoying the sunshine. This dish essentially...
The Cabbage Soup diet was famous in the faxlore of the 1980s. While Ayurveda does not encourage a cabbage soup mono-diet, cabbage soup can be a healthy addition to a well-rounded diet. Here is the Ayurvedic version.
Shake things up and experiment with Coconut & Cilantro Savory Pancakes. These are unlike your average run-of-the-mill pancakes. Sprinkled with chewy coconut and bright cilantro. They're impossible to resist!Appropriate for any meal of the day,...
Cumin, Coriander, & Fennel tea (CCF tea) is one of the simplest and most famous Ayurvedic home formulas for detoxification, weight loss, and the burning up of excess water retention. This revitalizing yet mild blend gets right to the point by...
Fresh herbs season a simple dish perfectly!
Capture spring freshness with this perfect & easy to prepare pesto. A lightness distinguishes this pesto from others. The crispy, vivacious texture of fennel bulb is tempered by a cool quality the calms the mind and increases clarity. Pumpkin seeds...
Cauliflower and Fennel with Pumpkins seeds is fresh vegetarian breakfast that gets down to bare essentials. The crispness of lightly steamed veggies and nature's goodness are all that's needed to flavor this simple and wholesome start to your day. The...
Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.
Experiment with soft root vegetables. Inspireded by Grover Stock of Iowa (founder of https://sustainablelivingcoalition.org).
This recipe will open you up to a new perspective on the culinary possibilities of plantain. This versatile member of the banana family is often used in place of potatoes due to its starch content and relatively neutral flavor. Not as sweet or soft as...
Comfort is KeyWhen you're curled up in front of the fire and craving a comforting treat, look no further than 'Baked Apple and Rosemary'. Its nourishing sweetness gives the same joy as a warm hug and helps calm the nervous system,...
Bananas with Lemon Juice and Cilantro is a sweet, refreshing and restorative summer snack. Lemon and cilantro add a fresh and zesty taste to your appetite for excitement in the summer. It is common in India to serve fruit with spices. This spicey fruit...
Red Wine Barley Soup with Rosemary is a hearty, rustic winter choice. Effectively stave off the chill with this winter by warming your kitchen (and your belly!). Red wine and rosemary are warm and pungent, while barley is deeply nourishing while...
Satisfying, sticks to the ribs, and warming. A perfect holiday winter breakfast. Reported by Ysha Oakes, Ayurvedic Doula.
The fragrant essential oils of lemongrass will fill your kitchen with the scent of Asian cooking as you prepare this 'Lemongrass Carrot Soup'. Put some relaxing music on and allow the aromatic nature of this meal calm the mind as you unwind. The...
Treat yourself to 'Eggs Baked in Avocado' for your weekend brunch. This meal is so simple to prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen, but boasts a restaurant feel. Heavy, oily but still easy to digest, this dish nourishes the body and builds...
Ayurveda's version of a backyard barbecue favorite, the minty green yogurt sauce helps beat the summer heat!
Aromatic saffron and delicate rose delights you long before your first bite. Tenderly prepared with exotic spices and rose petals, this luxurious saffron rice is sure to soften any heart. Sweetly spiced raisins, rich almonds, and buttery ghee add a...
This "bread" is free of gluten, using Millet Flour and Sorghum Flour instead of traditional wheat flour. Soothing to the mind and palate. Anya Sapritsky found this idea baked by David Bouley, refined french chef of Tribeca, NYC...
Coconut milk and okra are heavy, cooling and smooth an irritated digestive tract.
Cilantro and cucumber give this guacamole a refreshing crunch. These ingredients make it extra cool, increasing its soothing capabilities in the summertime. These cool pitta in the summer heat, while offering nutritious fats that combat vata's...
Tart with exotic overtones of saffron, this golden hued lemonade is sure to delight guests at your next summer celebration. Saffron softens lemon's tartness, adding depth and character to this classic summer refreshment. Luxurious to your tastebuds,...
By late January, as temperatures reach a low point, the body is already preparing for spring. Corn should replace wheat as the primary grain this time of year. Here, corn tortillas not only warm up your senses this time of year, corn's mild diuretic...
Pureed with almonds, cream of asparagus soup is rich, creamy, and dreamy for the coming colder months.
Tasty & delicious with a golden yellow color. Saffron is an exquisite and luxurious spice, the most expensive in the world.
Like an emerald jade, cilantro juice soup is the perfect cooling summer treat. Entirely raw!
Stay Grounded Oily, heavy and sweet, 'Paleo Pumpkin Ginger Cookies' ground the nervous system and can help ward off frenetic feelings throughout the day. Keep a batch at hand in the workplace to help you avoid processed treats,...
Restore comfort and ease to your day with creamy tapioca pudding. The softness of tapioca is a balm to any mental stress, to soothe and lull any anxious thoughts. Warm aromatic saffron adds a subtle elegance to this rich, luxurious dessert while sour...
Spread a thick layer rustic, sweet, aromatic Rosemary Fig Jam on your toast this morning. Enlivening and nourishing for the morning! This versatile jam can also be used as a sweet addition to savory meals like lamb chop. It also adds gourmet flare...
Hearty wild rice is paired with twangy cranberry and rustic rosemary in this warm holiday favorite. Add hearty almonds for a satisfying dish that will please your guests both in taste and effect- Wild Rice with Cranberry and Almonds makes you feel...
Rich, sweet, Saffron Dates in Spiced Ghee are more than your average sweet snack. This ancient Ayurvedic tonic nourishes and revitalizes your deepest tissues. It is a classic rasayana, a formula for rejuvination. It is a perfectly decadent...
Blended to perfection, tart, bright raspberry is softened by gently sweet rice milk, creating a dessert or snack that soothes the soul and mind. Rice milk is sweet, heavy and slightly oily, calming the nerves as you sip. Raspberry nourishes and cools...
Like eating jade marbles, yellow green, smooth and comforting but basil makes it bright and slightly sharp.
Crunchy, fresh and juicy, this 'Spicy Pineapple Slaw' is a true summer dish. Enjoy as a side salad on a hot afternoon and pour yourself some mint cucumber lemonade for...
Softly cooked cucumber and nourishing potato for comfort. Crunchy string beans for texture. Bold, light and green with sharp cilantro.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
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