MUNG DAL, COCONUT & CILANTRO KITCHARI (PITTA REDUCING)

(4.78 out of 5 stars) 9 reviews, 4762 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.

MUNG DAL KITCHARI (VATA REDUCING)

(4.64 out of 5 stars) 14 reviews, 2388 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, 1755 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, 1722 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...

RED LENTIL DAL

(4.70 out of 5 stars) 10 reviews, 1399 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.

CHICKPEA WITH COCONUT PESTO

(4.88 out of 5 stars) 8 reviews, 901 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.

GINGER DAL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 641 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...

SWEET POTATO, KALE & BLACK BEAN SAUTE WITH ROASTED WALNUTS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 601 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...

CURRIED CHICKPEA WITH CARROTS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 529 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,...

IDLY

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 441 likes

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Experiment with fermented batters. Rich, complex flavors, easier to digest and more nutritious. Fermented foods are rich in vitamin B12.

BROWN RICE WITH CINNAMON & LENTIL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 371 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...

HOMEMADE HUMMUS

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 241 likes

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Perfect as a snack or side dish that can be shared at picnics or to give you energy before and after activities. Garlic, lemon and onion add sharp, sour and pungent tastes that are balanced by the smooth texture of chickpeas and the nutty depth of...

STAR ANISE & CINNAMON BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH MOLASSES & CHIPOTLE

(3.50 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 221 likes

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Anise, cinnamon, and chipotle chili add a warm, smoky feel, perfuming the beans, while black strap molasses adds a sweet, rich sauciness. We discovered this recipe while cooking over a campfire in northern New Mexico. A bowlful of this warming dish has...

CORN & MUNG BEAN FRITTERS WITH PARSLEY, ONION, PEPPER & SALT

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 181 likes

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Kind of like an indian falafel.

KALE & WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC & RED PEPPER FLAKES

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 173 likes

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This quick and flexible vegetarian recipe serves 1 to 10! Garlic and parmesan cheese provide savory flavors and balance the bitterness of Kale.

SPROUTED MUNG BEAN & RICE WITH COCONUT FLAKES

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Taste the prana of living food - experiment with sprouted mung beans. The colorful green of the bean balanced with white. Coconut adds aroma and comfort to legumes/daals. Discovered in East Moriches, Long Island, NY.

OATMEAL WAFFLES

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Enjoy these tasty wheat free waffles. This satisfying breakfast treat or dessert is much lighter than wheat.

WHITE BEANS WITH PARSLEY & ONION

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Red onion brings a purple hue to white and green. A fresh, lively, light summer snack.

KIDNEY BEANS WITH RED WINE & PARSLEY

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 80 likes

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Kidney Beans with Red Wine and Parsley is a refreshing, cleansing, and savory dish for retoning tissue. One of the first signs of spring fever is...

MISO TAHINI SOUP WITH GARLIC & CUMIN

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Creamier than miso alone, tahini is white, warm, and hearty. It drinks and sleeps like warm milk. Thick and smooth. Traditional seaweed or chopped collard greens fortify the protein and fat rich base for autumn. Lemons make it brighter without taking...

STRING BEANS WITH SESAME

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Tangy lemon and sesame feel.

TEMPEH, BEAN SPROUTS & CUCUMBER WITH MINT COCONUT SAUCE

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Fried tempeh, bean sprouts and cucumber slices create three kinds of crunch! First, the fried tempeh is crispy like french fries, but is more textured and grainy like a veggie burger. Second, where tempeh is heavy and dry, bean sprouts are light and...

FAVA BEAN SALAD (FOUL MUDAMMAS)

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Lemon, raw onion and uncooked olive olive are perfect for springtime cleansing of the liver. Beans reduce cholesterol, and provide plenty of fiber for healthy elimination. Parsley is a strong diuretic for cleansing the blood and reducing water weight...

HERBED LIMA BEAN DIP

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American country hummus.

BLACK BEAN CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 146 likes

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A savory twist on a typically sweet recipe, this hearty, thick smoothie is as filling as a small meal. While Ayurveda promotes taking the time to sit and savor each meal, it is inevitable you will have to eat on the run at some point. Rushing for your...