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

Simple Winter Salad + Healthy Holiday Guide

Ayurveda understands that the qualities of leafy greens are generally rough, dry and cold. Given that these qualities are already strongly present in winter, the key to winter greens is to cook them with warming spices and a slightly sweet, unctuous broth. 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

Winter Greens Sautéed in Chai Spiced Ghee + Giveaway

Good digestion is the central engine of health, and yet 70% of people complain of digestive issues to their medical practitioner. With degraded soil and food, environmental pollutants and everyday stress, knowing how to optimize your nutrition for better energy and vibrant wellness is essential. After all, Ayurveda says, you are not what you eat – you are what you digest. Continue reading

Appam, a Kerala breakfast + Book Giveaway

Also called “rice hoppers,” Appam are thin, pillowy crepes made of fermented rice and coconut. With a soft center and crispy edges, it’s truly heaven in a bite – a light and healthy delight! Continue reading

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