
Kitchari is Ayurveda's signature healing recipe and a perfect food. A simple, dynamic and heart warming synergy of mung beans, basmati rice, and digestive spices, kitchari is great for times of healing and recovery. Or whenever you suffer from...
The buttery rice and sweet peas are complemented by lemon's sourness. Cumin adds a savory note to the luxurious feel. This simple yet exotic dish is topped with crunchy roasted cashews. This is a satisfying dish that feels good in the body.
When I first discovered daal, I ate it every meal for a week in a row. Then I was so sick of daal I didn't eat it again for several months. Now we have a more stable relationship and I enjoy daal once a week.
Kitchari is Ayurveda's perfect food, indicated in times of recovery as well as cleansing. Kitchari can even be the centerpiece of a mono-diet or fast, as it is a simple food that supplements the healing process. As with Grandma's chicken soup, there...
Kitchari is Ayurveda's perfect food, indicated in times of recovery as well as cleansing. Kitchari can even be the centerpiece of a mono-diet or fast, as it is a simple food that supplements the healing process. Think of kitchari as the vegetarian...
Lemon & Spice Weight Loss Tea combines peppy cayenne and zesty lemon with gusto and verve. When celebrations with heavy foods and desserts leave you groggy and tired the next morning, Lemon & Spice addes a sparkle to the eye and an enthusiastic boost.
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...
Gold milk is the fabled "milk and honey" of the promised land and provides tremendous nourishment. Its fragrant spices will awaken your appetite for its nurturing satisfaction. In South Asia, people believe milk is sacred because it (along with fruits)...
Get cozy this season. Rather than reach for hot cocoa, try sipping this creamy Coconut Curry & Pumpkin soup. Soups are the ideal fall food. They are warming, grounding and easy to digest. Who doesn't love something warm and sweet on a cool fall day?...
This simple soup greets you with sweet and savory notes in a light, nurturing broth. It is a nice way to introduce parsnips if you're unfamiliar with them. Their taste blends nicely with carrots and they look almost the same. Parsnip is the albino...
Never feel bored again. Pesto is the perfect antidote when you have the food blahs. Just add them to your favorite dish.
When you're hungry and in need of a quick snack, simply heat up some ghee, toss in some bananas, and watch them sizzle. A dash of spices, cinnamon and ginger, make these morsels quite delicious! This rich, nourishing snack couldn't be easier to make or...
Savory, aromatic, and light, the Greens & Fresh Herb Frittata is a rustically nourishing way to begin your morning. Transport yourself to a wide, tiled-floor kitchen overlooking lush Italian countryside as you dig into this hearty, yet light dish. ...
Bright and colorful, Ginger Dal adds a festive highlight to any meal. With its spices, Ginger Dal warms your body from core to limbs. This savory, heartwarming Indian favorite is belly filling. It provides comfort and calm as it satisfies a big...
Simple, cleansing, sweet, tangy, and tart, this recipe is our favorite weight loss breakfast for Kapha dosha. Enjoy the fresh, clean juiciness of biting into a plump...
Experiment with bitter sweet parsnips and soft root vegetables. Inspireded by Grover Stock of Iowa (founder of https://sustainablelivingcoalition.org).
Complex, spicy, sweet, sour, savory, you name it- every flavor you can dream up has its place in Indian curry. Spice up mild chickpeas and sweet carrots with pungent ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, and cumin, bitter fenugreek, aromatic cloves and cardamom,...
Sweet, sour and savory, a delicious and warm way to enjoy apples during the winter months.
Almond Coconut Fudge is an elegant and creamy treat. Rich almond and sweet coconut present themselves first with their smooth, alluring tones. Sea-salty notes and gently pungent ginger entice you with their promise of depth and excitement. As it...
This colorful fuchsia soup will have you asking, Is this really just a wintertime food? Beet soup has brightened the cold days for countless generations in Central Europe eastward. Originally from Ukraine, this hearty soup made of beet broth has as...
Roasted pears are warm and cozy for cold winter nights. Perfectly wholesome and tasty for a holiday dessert. Learn about about a winter diet in Ayurveda.
This divine dessert pleases the senses from taste, to sight, to smell, and smooth-as-silk texture. Bright orange, offering the scent of heavy sweetness, warm spices, and luscious juice, Baked Peaches with Vanilla, Nutmeg, and Cloves is sure to have...
Sweet and spicy glazed salmon is the creamy, restorative tonic you naturally crave after a stressful day's work. Salmon is a rich protein full of nourishing fats and oils that calms the mind and brings you back to earth. Fresh ginger and a bit of fiery...
Simple and delicious, there are many variations. Although this recipe uses lemon others make collard greens with vinegar.
Mashed broccoli has a softer feel. Olives and lemon bring the taste and sours alive.
On surprisingly crisp early fall mornings, you may wake with a shiver in your bones and crave something substantial and sustaining. This mushroom and swiss chard frittata is cozy, warming and grounding. It will strengthen you. Eggs are warming and...
Warming lemon and pungent thyme with tender potatoes - slightly reminiscent of Provence.
Like a cozy fire, this Spiced Milk & Honey restores a warm, nurturing glow that seems to emanate from your chest. Grab a hot cup, don a pair of mittens and nestle into a warm blanket for the evening. This heartwarming holiday drink restores warmth to...
Who doesn't love hot, sizzling hash browns, scooped right off the skillet and dropped on your plate? Sweet and savory Sweet Potato Beet Hashbrowns take the American Diner menu fare to a whole new level. Sweet and unctuous, crispy on the outside, soft...
Spicy, sweet and sour Coconut Turmeric Sambar is a spring soup warms your belly on the coldest day. Awaken your senses as you journey to beautiful South India, a landscape palm trees, endless blue skies, and scents of spices greeting your nose. Sambar...
An oily, sour, and salty drink to pacify Vata.
Celebrate the joy of spring with Grilled Cauliflower Steak. Cauliflower steak is lighter and leaner than a traditional steak. Roasted on the outside, but soft on the inside, this vegetarian work of art will delight your palate. Served on a bed of...
Begin your spring morning right with Savory Corn Pancakes. Moist and hearty, accented with smoky-sharp chipotle and cumin, these rustic pancakes will make you smile first thing in the morning. A dash of apple cider vinegar gives soothing moisture to...
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 also...
Satisfying, sticks to the ribs, and warming. A perfect holiday winter breakfast. Reported by Ysha Oakes, Ayurvedic Doula.
Ginger, lemon, and honey tea is a remedy for colds and sinus infection. Lemon, like all sours, is a secretagogue which encourages liquidation of mucus and a protective coating of fluids on an otherwise irritated lung and throat. Honey aids...
Looking for a menu to suit the whole family? This 'one pot wonder' meal is tridoshic, meaning it is suitable for all body types. It's easy to prepare and a stress free option for a weekday night. Plus, it has all the makings of a traditional curry. If...
Warm, pungent and Middle Eastern, tahini might as well be the liquid sands of the sahara. Creamy tahini salad dressing tastes great as a garnish for any leafy greens. This versatile sauce also works well atop vegetables.
Bright, warming red bell peppers are filled to brim with quinoas soft texture in this colorful summer entree. You'll take comfort in the pleasantly soft, earthy goat cheese, spiced with black pepper and sprinkled with sea salt. Crunchy toasted almond...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’