MUNG DAL, COCONUT & CILANTRO KITCHARI (PITTA REDUCING)

(4.78 out of 5 stars) 9 reviews, 4754 likes

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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.

KALE & CARROT SOUP WITH GINGER, FENNEL & LIME

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 8 reviews, 2424 likes

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This soup was developed primarily to relieve acid reflux. Kale and bitters reduce stagnation in the digestive tract and clear heat. Carrot and vegetables with beta-carotene reduce Pitta. Fennel improves digestion without increasing Pitta. Fresh ginger...

MUNG DAL KITCHARI (VATA REDUCING)

(4.64 out of 5 stars) 14 reviews, 2386 likes

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Kitchari is Ayurveda's perfect food, indicated in times of recovery as well as plain old digestive discomfort. Kitchari can even be the centerpiece of a mono-diet or fast, as it is a simple food that supplements the healing process. You can try our

GINGER BASIL LIMEADE

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 2241 likes

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Sour lime mixes with spicy-sweet fresh ginger in this chilled beverage that will wake up your mind as it delights your palate. A refreshing glass of this Ginger Basil Limeade will help you feel as light and bright as the summer day. Pour yourself a...

CARROT GINGER SOUP

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 13 reviews, 1629 likes

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Simple and delicious

CREAM OF RICE SOUP WITH CILANTRO, GINGER, GARLIC & GHEE

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 1525 likes

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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...

GOLD MILK

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 25 reviews, 1007 likes

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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)...

VATA BALANCING TEA WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 803 likes

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Delicious and nourishing for Vata.

ROASTED COCONUT SESAME OATMEAL

(4.73 out of 5 stars) 11 reviews, 760 likes

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Enjoy the satisfying creaminess of piping hot oatmeal topped with the nutty aroma of roasted sesame and coconut. As the weather turns cool in early fall, your body seems to crave the hearty warmth of roasted nuts & grains. Here the bold & flavorful...

GREENS & FRESH HERB FRITTATA

(1.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 725 likes

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Savory, aromatic, and light, the Greens & Fresh Herb Frittata is a rustically nourishing way to begin your spring morning. Transport yourself to a wide, tiled-floor kitchen overlooking lush Italian countryside as you dig into this hearty, yet light...

GINGER DAL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 640 likes

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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...

CARDAMOM, GINGER & FENNEL TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 584 likes

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Delicious and specially formulated as a morning tea for Kapha.

RICE PUDDING

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 573 likes

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Rice pudding is sweet and delicious. It's also simple to make and liked by all. Traditional Indian rice pudding includes exotic spices like saffron and cardamom. It can be enjoyed both warm or chilled.

KALE LEMONADE WITH GINGER & APPLE

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 10 reviews, 556 likes

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Brightly sour, cleanly bitter, and gently sweet, Kale Lemonade with Ginger and Apple is an invigorating way to awaken your day. Blend pungent ginger into the mix to warm up this refreshing juice. Kale lemonade will pucker your mouth with an energizing...

COCONUT BEET SOUP

(4.80 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 520 likes

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To all people who don't like beets: they get sweeter the longer you cook them. I add a dash of turbinado or raw sugar to help them along. Coconut also cuts the bitterness and adds a smooth, rich flavor. Pungent ginger complements and freshens the...

GRAPE JUICE CHAI WITH CARDAMOM, GINGER, TURMERIC

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 438 likes

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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".

COCONUT, TURMERIC & TOMATO SAMBAR SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 386 likes

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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...

GINGER, LEMON & HONEY TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 356 likes

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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...

HONEY & SPICE THROAT COAT

(4.83 out of 5 stars) 6 reviews, 336 likes

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The sweetness of honey provides a soothing base for the warm heat of the spices. Ginger and black pepper impart an energizing & stimulating lift. This spicy, warm sweet and thick lozenge is delightfully tasty for children and adults alike.

GINGER, SALT & LIME APPETIZER

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 325 likes

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A classic Ayurvedic recipe to prepare digestion before a meal. Red ginger pickle is also used in Japan; there it is made with vinegar and shisho leaves.

SPICED MILK & HONEY LUNG TONIC

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 318 likes

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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...

TAHINI SALAD DRESSING WITH CUMIN & HONEY

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 298 likes

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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.

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH TAHINI & SPRING GREENS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 278 likes

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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...

SAFFRON RICE WITH ROSE PETALS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 252 likes

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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...

LEMON, CARROT & GINGER JUICE ZINGER

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 236 likes

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We love the combination of sweet, sour and spicy.

ALMOND MILK WITH SAFFRON & CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 201 likes

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Tasty & delicious with a golden yellow color. Saffron is an exquisite and luxurious spice, the most expensive in the world.

SWEET CUCUMBER MILK

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The Desert OasisOn the hot, dry days of summer, a parched throat and exhausted mind requires deep rejuvenation to combat the sweltering summer sun. When work doesn't let up, even though your mind is frazzled and fried, the cooling...

OATMEAL WITH DATES & ALMONDS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 131 likes

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Warm, rustic, and nourishing, this creamy oatmeal sticks to your ribs. This warming winter breakfast will feel comforting in your tummy, while satiating your appetite all the way to lunchtime.Easy to DigestOats are an ideal...

DATES STUFFED WITH GINGER & ALMONDS

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 125 likes

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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...

HIBISCUS BLUEBERRY JELLO

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 124 likes

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Cool, delicate and sprinkled with fresh rose petals, Hibiscus Blueberry Jello dessert helps you beat the heat. Your summer picnic isn't complete without it. This jello helps you enjoy a little luxury and satisfy your sweet tooth guilt free. Its rose...

GINGER, FENNEL, COCONUT FLAKES SPICE COMBINATION

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The vital green, almost fluorescent, of ginger and fennel. Smooth coconut flakes, heavy, give softness to this spice combination. Works beautifully with Kale and dark leafies.

SUNFLOWER SEED & COCONUT MINT PESTO

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Coconut provides an undertone while fresh mint livens. Sunflower seed pesto is perfect as a dip or salad dressing.

CUMIN WITH MILK & HONEY

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Helps secretion of breast milk.

TAHINI MILK AND HONEY

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 65 likes

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"Does a Body Good" Nut and seed butters mixed into warm milk is a nourishing, grounding combination. By adding tahini, you will feel warm and satisfied. Sesame seeds are high in calcium, making this a wonderful drink for healthy bones. ...

CREAMY TURKISH APRICOT & ALMOND SHAKE

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Discovered by Natalie Immel, in Asheville, North Carolina.

ALMOND SESAME & ANISE SWEET TREAT (SELLOU)

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 57 likes

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Called Sellou, Sfouf or Zmita in Morocco.

MILK WITH ALMONDS, ROSE PETAL & SAFFRON (THANDAI)

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 57 likes

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Delicate rose intertwines with aromatic saffron, suspended in cool, soothing milk. Almonds offer their smooth, nutty flavor to your glass. This delicious recipe is a variation of thandai, a classic Indian cooling drink with khus (vetiver). Imagine...

ALMOND SMOOTHIE WITH LAVENDAR & SESAME

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Smooth, warming, slightly sharp and nutty with elegant purple aromatics. I imagine it after a hot, sunny day in the Sahara.

YOGURT CHEESE WITH PISTACHIOS, SUGAR & SAFFRON (SHRIKHAND)

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The delicate aromatics of saffron make this dessert, called Shrikhand in South Asia, food for the gods. Dr. Vasant Lad taught us about shrikhand when we visited him in Maharastra, India.