Plum Chutney

Ingredients:

• 8 pitted plums

• 4-6 pitted dates to sweeten

• 1 pinch salt

• Juice of ½ lime or to taste

• 1 tsp garam masala or “Mum’s super spice”

• ¼ tsp Ayurvedic ginger powder “sunthi” or a slice of fresh ginger

• Optional: pinch of clove and/or cardamom

Directions:

• Soak dates in enough water to cover overnight

• Drain...

About Mung Beans

Mung Dhal is traditionally is a traditional Indian and Ayurvedic dish made from mung beans. Mung beans may be purchased either split or whole, with or without skins. Mung beans hold a special place in Ayurveda due to their easy digestibility, medicinal and sattvic (peace promoting) properties. They are sweet, astringent, cool and sweet (post-digestive) making them particularly...

 Ayurveda Yogurt Recipe

• 3 cups raw Organic whole Milk

• With either 1) “yogurt starter” powder ½ tsp, or 2) 2 Tbs plain yogurt (from last batch you made), (You can either use 2 tablespoon out of this “old” yogurt to make your next batch, but the quantity of the beneficial microbes decreases each time or the fresh “yogurt starter” powder....

Cucumber Mint Raita

(Refreshing Yogurt Condiment)

Raita is a nourishing condiment consisting of plain yogurt, water, salt and spices. This recipe is perfect for the summer season with its refreshing addition of mint and cucumber and cooling spices such as coriander and cilantro.

Ingredients

• 2 cup yogurt

• 1-2 cup water (to preference of thickness)

• 1/2 grated and peeled cucumber

• 1 tsp salt...

Basic Grain

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice (ie white rice)

• ½ cup other grain (ie, quinoa)

• 3 cups water

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• 1 Tbs ghee

Directions:

• Soak grains overnight in enough water to cover by few inches

• Drain in the morning

• Place all ingredients into saucepan and cover on high

• Bring to a boil

• Stir & cover

• Reduce to simmer (time...

Ayurveda Veggie Upma Recipe

- Cream of Rice with Veggies -

Upma is traditionally made with coarsely ground wheat or farina. It is a light meal, which is easy to digest if using cream of rice like we are here, and can be eaten as a savory breakfast meal, or lunch, dinner or snack. Rice can be substituted with cream of wheat or even quinoa flakes. You can mix veggies and spices to suite...

Ayurveda Sabudana Kitchari

“Tapioca Kitchari”

Tapioca is the root starch of the cassava plant of South America. It is a grain free, wheat free substitute for gluten sensitivity and for those fasting from grains for spiritual purposes. It has a binding property which makes it good for thickening sauces or as a flour replacement. It is used Ayurvedically to neutralize acidity ama...

Besan Ladoos

Ingredients:

• 2 cups besan flour

• 1 cup powdered sucanat or jaggery

• 6 Tbs ghee (plus a few more for helping with rolling balls)

• ¼ cup sooji powder (fine)

• 2 pinches salt

•   Assorted nuts

• 2 pinches salt

• ½ tsp cardamom powder

• 2 tsp fresh peeled and grated ginger

• ¼ cup sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:

• Dry roast besan flour...

Asparagus-Daikon Kidney Detox Subji

This is a ayurvedic simple and delicious veggie dish combining two detox veggies for the kidneys - asparagus & daikon radish. It's perfect for spring or anytime your body is feeling bogged down and heavy. It will provide a gentle flush through the kidneys which makes it great in spring season when the bodily waters are naturally in detox-mode. This...

Tomato-free Rasam - Ayurveda-style

(aka spiced digestive soup)

This is a quick and easy ayurvedic rasam recipe you can make anytime you're needing a little spice in your life or want an easy flavorful side dish to spice up a meal and enhance your digestive capacity. Rasam is a southern Indian soup usually served with rice and veggies. It is essentially a digestive tea made to taste like a meal....

Ayurveda Vegetable Korma Recipe

(Tomato Free Creamy Version) 

Vegetable Korma is a delicious combination of several vegetables in a creamy sauce. It is often served in Indian restaurants. Veggie korma can be served with any Indian bread or rice.  Veggie korma is also known as navratan korma-named for the "nine jewels" of veggies and nuts it contains. It is a creamy veggie curry...

Ayurveda Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

Here's  a special heart-warming ayurvedic spiced apple cider  to invigorate your circulation especially through your vibrational heart. It’s perfect for quiet days or for your winter parties to keep everyone’s bliss flowing all through the season...

Ingredients:

*6 cloves
* 2 stick cinnamon
* 1 pinch nutmeg powder (fresh grated is best)
*...

Spiced Cranberry Date Strawberry Chutney Recipe

This recipe is perfect for the holidays or any time of year you are craving sweet, tangy, spicy.  It makes a great chutney or spread for bread or toast. Cranberries are famous for their support of a healthy urinary tract, but, like most berries they're also high in antioxidants making them great for anti-ama (waste accumulation), anti-aging,...

Ayurveda Amaranth Halava Recipe

(aka - Rajgira Halwa)

This incredible recipe will hit the spot in the winter, but can be used any time you're craving something sweet and in need of grounding and nurturance. Amaranth is high in earth element and will provide the extra grounding and nurturance you need in the winter months. 

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup ghee

• 1 cup amaranth flour

• 1...

 Immune Boost Ayurveda Date Milk Shake Recipe:

When consumed regularly thru fall and winter, this drink will nourish your physiology in many ways, boosting  immunity (ojas), providing deep sleep, stronger bones and enhanced happiness,  satisfaction and forgiveness.

Directions:

• Boil 1 cup whole milk (best is raw, A2 milk, or organic non-homogenized is second best)

• 1...

Spinach Paneer Recipe

Spinach paneer also known as saag paneer, is a creamy spinach with paneer cubes (homemade cheese) and probiotic benefits.  It is an excellent vegetarian protein source and blood builder and is recommended on a weekly basis for vegetarians. This is a very popular dish with kids and served in every indian restaurant. The creamy texture of spinach with...