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

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