SWEET POTATO WITH KALE & GINGER

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 12 reviews, 3713 likes

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Orange like the rising sun, wrapped in bitter green crispness, sweet potatoes with kale make you feel brightly alive. Sweet potatoes give this meal substance, while kale's lightness bring this dish into a perfect balance. Ginger adds its pungent...

MUNG DAL KITCHARI (VATA REDUCING)

(4.64 out of 5 stars) 14 reviews, 2441 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

KITCHARI FOR THE AMERICAN KITCHEN

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 1794 likes

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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...

MUNG DAL KITCHARI (KAPHA REDUCING)

(4.45 out of 5 stars) 11 reviews, 1763 likes

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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...

ASPARAGUS SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH LEMON

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 1635 likes

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Asparagus Saffron Risotto with Lemon is a perfect way to celebrate your first picnic in Spring, Italian style. Asparagus, saffron and lemon are naturally refreshing ways to

QUINOA WITH MINT, CILANTRO & RED ONION

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 1627 likes

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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...

RED LENTIL DAL

(4.70 out of 5 stars) 10 reviews, 1443 likes

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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.

POTATO LEEK SOUP WITH FENNEL SEEDS & RED PEPPER FLAKES

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 1314 likes

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If "fresh bright green" had a taste, it would be Potato Leek Soup with Fennel Seeds. Smooth, rich and refined, this creamy soup is only made more enticing by the spicy sizzle of red pepper flakes.Dairy-Free Creamy SoupCream based...

BAKED PEAR WITH CARDAMOM

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Soft cooked pears are a balm for the heart and comforting in the tummy. Pear's sweet taste and the relaxing aroma of cardamom make for a light breakfast or soothing mid-day snack. Baking the pears makes them tender and brings out their sweetness....

CUMIN, CORIANDER & FENNEL TEA

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 12 reviews, 992 likes

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Nicknamed CCF tea, Cumin, Coriander and Fennel Tea is one of the simplest and most famous home formulas for detoxification, weight loss, and burning up that excess of water retention. To make the tea, simply follow the instructions below. The...

CHICKPEA WITH COCONUT PESTO

(4.88 out of 5 stars) 8 reviews, 926 likes

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Never feel bored again. Pesto is the perfect antidote when you have the food blahs. Just add them to your favorite dish.

BASIL BUTTERNUT SQUASH OVER COCONUT QUINOA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 845 likes

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Nourishing Basil Butternut Squash over Coconut Quinoa will soothe your body and mind. Butternut squash, soaked in coconut milk and ghee, carries a signature of comfort. Silky coconut milk and the freshness of basil form a perfect blend of satisfaction...

COCONUT CURRY PUMPKIN SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 842 likes

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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?...

VATA BALANCING TEA WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 837 likes

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Delicious and nourishing for Vata.

GRAPEFRUIT WITH HONEY, GINGER & CARDAMOM

(4.79 out of 5 stars) 14 reviews, 797 likes

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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 slice of grapefruit, with the spicy zing of ginger and fresh liberating aroma of...

CARROT GINGER SOUP WITH PARSNIPS & COLLARD GREENS

(4.83 out of 5 stars) 6 reviews, 752 likes

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This simple soup greets you with sweet and savory notes in a light, nurturing broth. Cooked carrots and parsnips carry a heavy sweetness while brightly bitter collard greens lighten this nurturing soup. This soup is a nice way to introduce parsnips if...

FENNEL BULB PESTO

(4.86 out of 5 stars) 7 reviews, 736 likes

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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...

GINGER DAL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 658 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...

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 6 reviews, 638 likes

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Salty, nurturing, warm broth soothes your belly on the worst of days. Grandma still knows best- Chicken Soup is her mysterious cure-all and its reputation persists today. The next time you're feeling under the weather, make a big pot of Grandma's...

SWEET POTATO, KALE & BLACK BEAN SAUTE WITH ROASTED WALNUTS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 612 likes

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Sweet with a pinch of spice, this Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean bowl is a light option for belly satisfaction and comforts. Sweet potatoes are generally lighter than white potatoes. This Ayurvedic meal won't send you into a food coma or bog down...

CARDAMOM, GINGER & FENNEL TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 610 likes

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Delicious and specially formulated as a morning tea for Kapha.

KALE LEMONADE WITH GINGER & APPLE

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 10 reviews, 580 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...

BEET CLEANSE SOUP (BORSCHT)

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 577 likes

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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...

CURRIED CHICKPEA WITH CARROTS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 544 likes

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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,...

PARSNIP, POTATO & CARROT SOUP WITH TURMERIC

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 542 likes

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Experiment with bitter sweet parsnips and soft root vegetables. Inspireded by Grover Stock of Iowa (founder of https://sustainablelivingcoalition.org).

GRAPE JUICE CHAI WITH CARDAMOM, GINGER, TURMERIC

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 457 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".

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & BLACK OLIVE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 455 likes

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Mashed broccoli has a softer feel. Olives and lemon bring the taste and sours alive.

MUSHROOM SWISS CHARD FRITTATA WITH ROSEMARY

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 445 likes

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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...

MORNING BROTH WITH GHEE, LIME, SALT & SPICES

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 419 likes

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An oily, sour, and salty drink to pacify Vata.

COCONUT MINT CHUTNEY

(2.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 404 likes

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Coconut mint chutney is an Indian classic and one of our favorites. Used as ubiquitously as our beloved ketchup, coconut mint chutney is a refreshing garnish on dosas (fried savory pancakes), curries, potato, chick peas and just about any dish.

TURMERIC & CUMIN RESCUE TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 404 likes

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As your body enters a natural cleanse cycle, the last two weeks of February may be critical for your health. The heavy snowfall & dampness characteristic of February is a sure sign that spring is approaching. Winter fat starts to melt, clogging your...

COCONUT, TURMERIC & TOMATO SAMBAR SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 402 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...

BROWN RICE WITH CINNAMON & LENTIL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 378 likes

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This is a variation of the popular Middle Eastern Dish 'Mujadarrah'. The astringency of lentils cleanses the GI. Onions and garlic add a hearty feel. Sours and spices improve the digestibility of the lentils, which might otherwise be gasey. To pacify...

SAVORY CORN PANCAKES

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 365 likes

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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...

GINGER, SALT & LIME APPETIZER

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 350 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.

KALE CHIPS

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 7 reviews, 344 likes

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If you've got the munchies for something crunchy, Kale delivers. Kale chips are a refreshing treat to wake up your taste buds and satisfy your craving for a light, crunchy snack. The secret to vibrant Kale dishes is in the preparation! With a little...

RED WINE BARLEY SOUP WITH ROSEMARY & MUSHROOMS

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 335 likes

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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...

SPICED MILK & HONEY LUNG TONIC

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 332 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...

CURRIED PLANTAINS QUESADILLA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 326 likes

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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...