Category Archives: Recipes for Spring
Ayurveda Spring Wellness Bundles
Purifying, yet sumptuous, we made these gifts for you Continue reading
Spring Green Baked Kitchari
The benefits of Kitchari are almost innumerable. It is a staple in the Ayurveda kitchen, light and easy-to-digest with all the macro and micro nutrients needed. We usually make it with mung beans and basmati rice, though in India where there are over 6,000 varieties of rice, a local, nutrient-dense variety will be used. Continue reading
Miso, Leeks, Cannellini : Comfort in a Bowl
Based on the nourishing soul of global healing food traditions, this Cannellini, Leeks & Miso is a perfect example of how nature’s ingredients, combined with Ayurvedic principles, create the ultimate expression of comfort and love in a bowl. Continue reading
Creamy Beans & Greens + Giveaway
Creamy white beans in a soupy saag for full spectrum, six taste deliciousness Continue reading
Buckwheat Mung Winter Veg Stew + Chai Giveaway
Buckwheat & mung bean star in a stew that delivers warmth and comfort while helping to dispel the stagnation of late winter. Continue reading
Mix Veg Thoran + Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners!
Thoran is typical in Kerala, where we have it daily. It is a “dry” vegetable dish combined with grated coconut, often served with rice, vegetable curry, and dal. Traditionally made of finely chopped vegetables such as cabbage, long beans, gourd, yam, red spinach, moringa leaves, or even edible flowers, sautéed with grated coconut, it has a really unique flavor, and a host of health benefits. Continue reading
Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat Pancakes
Himalayan tartary buckwheat is a unique buckwheat grown at cold temperatures, increasing the plant’s resilience and the nutrients that make us strong. Made into pancakes, it is a delicious way to start your day. Continue reading
Braised Tofu with Sweet Peas
Light, easy and refreshing, while strong on nutritious and delicious Continue reading
Spring Cleanse Kitchari
Spring’s Kitchari may be my favorite for its vibrant celebration of the season’s greens, and the fresh, light feeling it leaves. Continue reading
Creamy Greens with Turmeric & Fenugreek
Fiery greens and spices help shed the kapha of spring Continue reading
Roasted Rabe Risotto
Roasting brings out the sweetness in these bitter brassicas of spring, with creamy rice offering a soft support.
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Creamy Greens: Saag 3 Ways + How to Learn Ayurveda
We all know “greens are good” – what’s great are the Ayurveda principles that bring out their emerald radiance and versatility, offering many ways to get your green on.
Here are three. Continue reading
Pinto Bean Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
Pantry meals: While Ayurveda does promote fresh, fresh, fresh, when there is “nothing” to eat, this cheat has proven to be a revelation. Continue reading
Spring Loaded Kitchari + Immune Enhancing Tips
“Stay home. Cook your own meals.” Immune up. The ideal immune-boosting, detoxifying, warm and comforting meal, is Kitchari, and this one is loaded with Spring’s vibrant beauty. Continue reading
Vegan Popcorn + Book Giveaway
Brought to you by the inspiring Katie Farina, who teaches plant-based cooking in San Diego, and has just come out with a book full of her gorgeous, extraordinary recipes – Katie’s Healing Kitchen. Continue reading
Asian BBQ Tofu with Homemade Hoisin
Plant power: Tofu with a healthy, easy-to-make hoisin sauce that is not the typical commercial sugary bomb, but rather a sweet digestive aid. Continue reading
Kitchari Pt 2: Crunchy Kitchari Bites & Dumplings
In a playful effort to make Ayurveda cooking tasty and accessible, I give you Kitchari Dumplings and Coconut Crusted Kitchari Bites, made from the everyday cleansing Kitchari with broccoli, celery and leafy greens featured in the last post. Continue reading