Herbal juices nourish as they heal. Sweet spices add stimulation to the rejuvenating fruits of the vine. This simple recipe was inspired by Dr. Vasant Lad's "The Textbook of Ayurveda".
Brown with green dust has a mossy look, or a brown jewel. Sharp anise makes it sensual. Discovered deep in the shadows of the walled city of Fes, Morocco.
Parsley and ginger give sweet carrots a kick!
Dates are the tropical fruit of the first decade in millenium 2000. Coconut brings texture and fats.
Soft, mushy yams pop out of their skins when baked or boiled. Peas add texture. Although not sour, sharp ginger brings a tang. I imagine eating this dish in a deep south country home within earshot of the garden (with the exception that fresh ginger...
As a healthy dessert, snack, or hors d'ouvres, stuffed dates are a multifaceted treat. This is a great dish to add to an occasion at a friend's house or for something a little special. Better make a double batch! The soft, sensual texture of dates...
Dates taste like soft ambrosia. Named 'Tryambakam Balls' by the chef, Akasha Tobias, a student at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM. Akasha now lives in Bali, Indonesia.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’