Kitchari
2 cups Basmati Rice
2 cups Mung Dal (split yellow) soaked for 3 hours or overnight
6-7 cups water
2T ghee
2t turmeric powder
2t fennel powder
3t mustard seeds (omit for Pitta)
2t cumin powder
2t coriander powder
pinch of salt
Wash rice and mung dal separately in water. Saute' the seeds in the ghee till they pop, then add the other spices. Stir till combined. Add the mung dal, rice, and salt and saute' for 1-2 minutes. Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes uncovered. Then partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat, 25-35 minutes. If you want to add vegetables, add half way through the cooking. Add more water as necessary. cook till rice and beans are soft.
suggested veggies include: carrots, green beans, asparagus, winter or summer squash.
Add salt to taste.
2 cups Mung Dal (split yellow) soaked for 3 hours or overnight
6-7 cups water
2T ghee
2t turmeric powder
2t fennel powder
3t mustard seeds (omit for Pitta)
2t cumin powder
2t coriander powder
pinch of salt
Wash rice and mung dal separately in water. Saute' the seeds in the ghee till they pop, then add the other spices. Stir till combined. Add the mung dal, rice, and salt and saute' for 1-2 minutes. Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes uncovered. Then partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat, 25-35 minutes. If you want to add vegetables, add half way through the cooking. Add more water as necessary. cook till rice and beans are soft.
suggested veggies include: carrots, green beans, asparagus, winter or summer squash.
Add salt to taste.
ChurnasChurna means "powder" in Sanskrit. They are mixtures of equal parts of a variety of spices
Vata Churna Cumin, Ginger, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Hing (asafetida) Pitta Churna Coriander, Fennel, Cumin, Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric, Cinnamon Kapha Churna Ginger, Black Pepper, Coriander, Turmeric, Cinnamon |
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Spiced Apple Sauce |
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Ingredients: 1 cup apples 1/3 cup water 1t ghee 1/4 teaspoon each: cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom powder Directions: Cook apples in water until soft. Add ghee and spices. If you would like it sweeter, add 1 T raw sugar or maple syrup. |
Roasted Root Vegetables
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Ingredients:
6 carrots cut in ½ inch rounds 1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes 1 turnip, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes 1 medium onion, cut into chunks 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 T fresh rosemary, chopped 1 T fresh thyme, chopped ¼ cup olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all vegetables and herbs. Toss with olive oil. Spread vegetables in a large shallow pan and roast, stirring occasionally, for one hour or until tender. Season with salt and pepper. |
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Ayurvedic Gatorade
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Ingredients: Pinch of raw sugar Pinch of salt Juice of ½ lime 1 cup water Directions: Mix till sugar and salt are dissolved. Add lime juice and enjoy! |Recipe courtesy of Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute. | |
Watermelon Basil Smoothie
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Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon chopped basil 2 Cups Fresh Watermelon Directions: Add chopped basil and watermelon in a blender, blend until pureed and serve. | Recipe courtesy of the Joyful Belly website. | |
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