Ayurveda Recipes

In Ayurveda, food is medicine. Fuel yourself with delicious Ayurvedic meals, healthy entrées, snacks, and desserts that bring balance to your unique mind-body type. Search by meal—or explore our extensive collection of Ayurvedic recipes for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha dosha types.

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Golden Glow Tonic

Add a shimmering radiance to your complexion. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: · 1 cup water· ½...

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Golden Glow Tonic
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Saffron Risotto with Asparagus and Zucchini

Why we love this recipe This saffron risotto recipe is a derivative of the delectable Mediterranean variety....

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Saffron Risotto with Asparagus and Zucchini
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Rose Petal Milk

Ingredients  1 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of Organic Rose Petal Spread Directions  Be sure to boil...

Rose Petal Milk
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Sweet Rice

Why we love this recipe This delicious, nutritious dish is very nourishing and balancing for fiery Pitta dosha. Ayurvedic Sweet Rice calls for sattvic (pure,...

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Chyawanprash Jam Dot Cookies

Chyawanprash has long been used as a nutritive spread that helps to balance all the doshas. It helps to boost...

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients  4 organic Idaho baking potatoes  3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee  ½ teaspoon turmeric  ¼ teaspoon ground ginger  ½ teaspoon ground cumin ...

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Cauliflower with Pistachios

Why We Love This Recipe Cauliflower is one of the most delectable, beneficial and versatile foods there is. From its...

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Baked Delicata Squash

Why We Love This Recipe This lovely vegetable is a winter squash that is conveniently found this time of year....

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Cauliflower Rice

Enjoy this tasty cauliflower rice recipe that includes Organic Kapha Churna, a spice mix available from Maharishi AyurVeda. According to...

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Oven-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Why we love this recipe Carving a Halloween pumpkin this year? Try baking the seeds for a nutritious snack. Oven-roasted pumpkin seeds...

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Stewed Apples and Pears

Ingredients 1 organic apple 1 organic pear 1 Tbsp. organic raisins 1 clove ¼ cup water Directions Peel and chop fruit...

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Golden Pumpkin Bread

What would fall be without pumpkin bread? This moist, golden loaf calls for fresh pumpkin, sweet potatoes, or any type...

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Bulgur Wheat Salad

why we love this recipe Grains like bulgur are beneficial in Ayurveda because they help in creating whole proteins when combined with legumes,...

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Ginger Pear Crisp

Ingredients 3 pears, peeled, seeded and chopped Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over pears 4 tablespoons of ginger preserve 1...

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie

You can substitute sweet potatoes for the pumpkin. All manner of winter squash also work well; kabocha squash has a...

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Ashwagandha Ghee & Sweet Spice Latte

Why we love this recipe Occasionally worried and tense? Create calm with this comforting spiced latte featuring Ashwagandha Ghee.    Ashwagandha is a popular...

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Barley Soup

Here is a basic recipe to which you can add any manner of vegetables. Pearl barley thickens the soup the...

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Green Detox Shake

Why we love this recipe This hydrating green detox smoothie is an excellent choice for late-summer days. Sweet, lemony, and herbaceous, it gently cleanses...

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Rasam Soup

Serves 5  Ingredients  ¼ cup of coriander seeds  1 tablespoon of whole black peppercorns  2 tablespoons of cumin seeds  1 tablespoon of asafoetida...

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Prana Dahl

Serves 3  Ingredients  1 pound of fresh organic spinach  ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice  A few pinches of black salt ...

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Turmeric Coconut Smoothie

WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE Need a midday pick-me-up, or some post-yoga hydration? This sweet and salty Ayurvedic smoothie recipe...

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Carrot Pudding

Why We Love This Recipe  This decadent combination of carrots, cream, and nuts make a luscious Vata-balancing dessert. For a...

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Cooling Summer Water

Why we love this recipe Feeling the heat this summer? Rather than reaching for an iced tea, try this naturally hydrating Ayurvedic...

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Spiced Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients Water and meat from one young coconut 2-3 Medjool dates, pits removed and chopped roughly ⅛ tsp. ground cardamom  Directions...

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Couscous Salad

Why We Love This Recipe This delicious and easy-to-prepare salad is loaded with fantastic flavors and packed with nutrition. Organic...

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Kitchari-Stuffed Zucchini

During busy nights after a long day of work, kitchari is a mainstay dish to create a warming, nourishing, and...

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Lavender Tea

Tossing and turning at night? Reach for fresh dried, food-grade lavender buds to make this simple DIY tea before bed!...

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Fennel

Fennel is a cooling spice, contributing mainly the sweet taste with an undertone of the bitter taste. Its taste is...

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Blueberry Crisp with Oatmeal Topping

Why we love this recipe Fruit crisps are a favorite in Ayurveda. They are simple to prepare, easy to digest, and full...

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Apple Pancakes

Why We Love This Recipe These pancakes are made with a crepe batter which is softer and more moist than...

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Cream of Spinach Soup

Serves 4  Ingredients  2 tablespoons of ghee  1 teaspoon of Organic Vata Churna  ½ teaspoon of Organic Kapha Churna  1 pound of...

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Curried Sweet Potato Cakes

Can be used in place of candied yams for staying healthy during the holidays.  Ingredients  4 sweet potatoes, cooked and...

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Organic Rose Halva

Why we love this recipe This easy, no-bake rose halva gives any meal a sweet finish. Moist and sweet, it’s balancing for...

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Caffeine-Free Kapha Tea Chai

Why we love this recipe In India, a warm cup of well-spiced chai (tea) is synonymous with comfort. And while most traditional...

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Kitchari for the Monthly Cycle

Why we love this recipe During your monthly menstrual cycle—a time of purification and rejuvenation—your body naturally craves more rest. It’s a great...

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Cholesterol-Balancing Spice Mix

Ingredients 3 parts ground turmeric  6 parts ground cumin  6 parts ground coriander  6 parts ground fennel  2 parts ground fenugreek  1 part dried powdered ginger ...

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Vata Season Tofu Stir-Fry

Warning: You’ll most likely make this every other night. INGREDIENTS: 2 14-ounce packages of extra-firm tofu, drained and diced into...

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Fenugreek Poultice

Fenugreek is a super spice popular in both Ayurvedic cuisine and home remedies. It’s warming qualities help balance Vata and...

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Vegetable Barley Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons ghee 2 teaspoons Vata Churna or preferred spice mix 2 stalks celery, Thinly slice 2 carrots, Chopped...

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Cardamom Tea Cake

Why we love this recipe Cardamom gives this light, tasty tea cake its distinctive flavor. Sweet and slightly pungent, cardamom is a...

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Summer Pasta with Cream Sauce

Why we love this recipe This bright, veggie-rich pasta casserole is a wonderful choice for warm summer nights. It's fast, delicious, and...

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Mexican Lunch Cucumber Salad

Serves 2  This recipe can be made as part of the Easy Summer Cooking — An Ayurvedic Mexican Lunch or by itself....

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Aromatic Basmati Rice

Why we love this recipe Dress up your daily rice with digestion-boosting cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and cloves! This fragrant, flavorful side dish...

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Quinoa Pilaf

Why we love this recipe Quinoa is an ancient seed that provides an excellent source of protein. It is closely related to beetroots,...

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Summer Fruit Salad

Why we love this recipe This tasty Summer Fruit Salad recipe makes a delicious dessert, afternoon snack, or pancake topping. It’s chock full...

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Prostate Health Spice Mix

Why we love this recipe Looking for easy ways to support your prostate health naturally? This simple DIY spice mix contains coriander, fennel, cumin, and...

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Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Why we love this recipe Kheer is a quintessential Indian dessert made with three basic ingredients: rice, milk, and sugar. It is...

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Ayurvedic Cornbread

Why We Love This Recipe  Cornbread, a nurturing comfort food, is a wholesome and satisfying side for stews and soups....

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Pancha-Amrita — The 5 Nectars

Why we love this recipe  Pancha amrita is a very special tonic. In Sanskrit, the words pancha amrita mean “5 nectars.”  In Ayurveda, pancha amrita is said...

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Ayurvedic Cilantro Chutney

Why we love this recipe This simple cilantro chutney recipe calls for the remarkable coriander leaf (a.k.a. cilantro) as well as holy basil...

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Cucumber-Lime In-The-Summertime Juice

Why we love this recipe This easy-to-make juice is a very cooling, refreshing summertime drink. It calls for fresh, hydrating ingredients you can...

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Ayurvedic Avocado Toast: Two Ways

Why we love this recipe The popularity of avocado toast has boomed in recent years—and for good reason! It’s quick, convenient, and...

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Fresh Ayurvedic Yogurt

Why we love this recipe There are many methods to make fresh yogurt. You can buy an automatic electric yogurt maker, but you...

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Kitchari: Mung Bean Stew with Basmati Rice

Why we love this recipe Kitchari is the easiest solid food to digest. Ayurveda offers kitchari, a recipe that Ayurvedic experts consider...

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Kid-Approved Ayurvedic Pizza: A Healthy Twist on a Classic

In their book Super Healthy Kids: A Parent's Guide to Maharishi Ayurveda, authors Kumuda Reddy, M.D. and Linda Egenes demonstrate that kid-favorite...

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Detox Tea

Why we love this recipe Our detox tea, helps you start your day feeling revitalized and ready to tackle anything that lies...

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Kitchari For Every Dosha

Kitchari is at the core of Ayurvedic nutritional healing. Easily digested and assimilated, it is essentially a stew of basmati...

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Clearing Kapha Lentils, Thermos Recipe

Why we love this recipe This easy-to-make lentil dish can be cooked using a thermos! It’s nutritious, purifying, and makes a great on-the-go...

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Kadhi

Why we love this recipe Kadhi is the North Indian name for a soup-like dish made from chickpea flour (besan) and yogurt....

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Cooked Apple Chutney

Why we love this recipe A teaspoon or two of this sweet, tart chutney can help stoke the fires of your agni (digestive fire) and...

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Shatavari Ghee & Rose Latte

Why we love this recipe Have hot summer days and nights got you craving cooling, calming foods and drinks to pacify Pitta...

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Turmeric Smoothie

Why we love this recipe  Need a midday pick-me-up, or some post-yoga hydration? This sweet and salty Ayurvedic smoothie recipe is light,...

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Peas and Potato Curry

Flavorful curries don’t need to be complicated. Whip up this easy potato and pea curry with warming spices at a...

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Prostate Balanced Herbal Water

Ingredients  Three leaves of holy basil  ⅓ teaspoon of fennel seeds  ¼ teaspoon of coriander seeds  Six white pumpkin seeds or six fresh cucumber...

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Cucumber Salad

Why we love this recipe Raita (yogurt-cucumber salad) is a classic, cooling condiment in Ayurvedic and Indian cuisine. Creamy yogurt and cucumbers...

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Vitality-Boosting Indian Pancakes: 3 Ways

Try Sunday brunch the Ayurveda way! Whip up a batch of delicious, protein-rich chilla (mung bean) pancakes in as little...

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How to Make Ghee

Why we love this recipe Ghee (clarified butter) is an essential in every Ayurvedic kitchen. Versatile and nutritious, ghee has a high...

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Winter Pasta for Vata

A julienne of carrots and fennel tossed with Ginger Gremolata. Whole wheat pasta offers a nice color contrast to the fennel....

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Brown Rice

Ingredients  1 cup of brown rice  3 cups of water ½ teaspoon of ghee  Salt to taste  Directions  Wash brown...

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Three Cooling Summer Smoothie Recipes

Why we love these recipes Feeling the heat this summer? When the sun’s rays are stronger outside, you might notice fiery Pitta dosha heating...

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Fresh Paneer Recipe

Why we love this recipe  Give yourself some sattvic nourishment with homemade, fresh cheese: paneer.  Paneer is a traditional Indian dish. Made...

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Hearty Vegetable Stew

Why We Love This Recipe  Cold winter nights call for warm, hearty Vegetable Stew! This delicious Ayurvedic stew combines fennel,...

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Mint & Fennel Lassi

Pacify Pitta dosha and cool off from the summer heat with this refreshing lassi. Traditionally, lassi is served during or...

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Nourishing Mung Dahl Soup

Why we love this recipe When you're looking for an easy to digest meal that quickly transforms into nourishing energy, try this simple mung...

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Baked Grapefruit With Honey, Cardamom and Cinnamon

In Ayurvedic practice, fruits are best consumed alone and cooked to get the most benefit. This light and detoxifying winter...

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Pomegranate Chutney

Why we love this recipe You can use pomegranate as a spice on one food at every meal. Pomegranate: Aids digestion without aggravating...

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Ayurvedic Fried Plantains (Bananas)

Why we love this recipe Plantains are a delicious fruit belonging to the genus Musa, which includes the banana. There is no...

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Apple Pie with Granola Crust

Why we love this recipe Nothing says comfort food like freshly baked apple pie. This Ayurvedic variation on the much-loved classic includes...

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Fiber- Rich Apple And Date Breakfast Muffins

These apple and date muffins are filled with fiber and warming and grounding spices to fuel your day during cold...

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Watermelon Juice with Mint and Lime

Why We Love This Recipe Nothing says summer quite like a big juicy watermelon with sweet, bright pink flesh. From...

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Mango Dressing

Ingredients  1 teaspoon of ghee 2 teaspoons of Organic Pitta Churna  1 lime or half a lemon  2 tablespoons of olive...

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Ayurvedic Digestion & Detox Spice Mix

Ayurvedic cooking seeks to involve the six tastes in every meal. The six tastes—sweet, salty, bitter, astringent, pungent, and sour—are composed of...

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Beet Soup

Why we love this recipe Here's a vibrant recipe for beet soup that the whole family will enjoy. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance...

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Amrit Nectar Tonic

Why we love this recipe Transform Amrit Nectar—our best-selling, full-spectrum super antioxidant paste—into a tasty, tridoshic tonic! This time-honored Ayurvedic...

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Emotional Balance Spice Mix

Why we love this recipe   Most spices enhance digestion, and that's one of the reasons spices are revered in Ayurvedic cuisine....

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Barley Sauté

Why we love this recipe Want to add more whole grains to your diet? Try this flavorful sautéed barley side dish. Red...

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Date Milk Shake: A Delicious Treat for Energy

Ayurvedic Date Milkshakes—dates and whole milk blended with spices—are a popular treat, especially beneficial for balancing Vata and Pitta doshas. This sweet, frothy date...

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Rose Petal Thirst Quencher

Why we love this recipe   In Ayurveda, the rose is recognized as a potent remedy for many imbalances, especially to help cool...

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Kapha Balancing Herbal Water

Why we love this recipe   Kapha-dominant types — who are prone to feeling cold, slow, and heavy — will benefit from...

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Okra Ayurvedic Gumbo

Spice up those long winter nights with a hearty bowl of Okra Gumbo. A milder spin on the classic Cajun...

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Ayurvedic Walnut Veggie Brain Burgers

The English walnut has a rich, expansive history and the respect of modern science. Here's a veggie burger featuring the...

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Gingered Carrots

Why we love this recipe   Cooked carrots don’t have to be boring! Spice things up with a little freshly grated ginger...

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Ginger Cannellini Bruschetta

Makes approximately 16 This is a great quick recipe for an appetizer to a larger meal. It is substantial and...

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Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit

Serves 4-6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons of ghee 4 celery stalks (chopped into bite-sized pieces) 1½ cups of basmati rice 3¼ cups...

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Fabulous Fruit Compote

Why we love this recipe This delicious fruit compote recipe is excellent for balancing both Pitta and Vata. As summer waxes into early fall, we...

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Ama Pachana Spice Water

Why we love this recipe According to Ayurveda, consistent, gentle detox with the help of teas, spices, and herbs is a recipe...

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Ama-Reducing Spice Mix

In Ayurveda, ama means toxins, or improperly digested food. Cooking food with spices is one way to reduce ama in Ayurveda; it...

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Easy Ayurvedic Poached Pears Recipe

Cooked fruit with spices is a light, delicious meal or dessert that may be especially appealing during the cooler months....

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Raja's Cup Almond Cheesecake

Delicious desserts can be healthful. Enjoy the antioxidant power of Raja's Cup as part of this almond cheesecake recipe from Heaven's...

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Poppy Seed Chutney

Eat at night, less than one hour before bed.    • Natural sleep aid; balances both Pitta and Vata • Pacifies Vata,...

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Ama Burning Herbal Water

Ingredients 3 leaves of holy basil 3 leaves of mint ¼ t. cumin seed 1 piece of clove ¼ t....

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Summer Pasta for Pitta
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Summer Pasta for Pitta

From the wonderful summertime bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs, here is a combination that nourishes and balances Pitta and...

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Pitta Herbal Water

Ingredients 2 pinches of Indian sarsaparilla powder ¼ t. cumin seeds ½ t. coriander seeds 2 pinches of licorice powder...

Spring Pasta for Kapha
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Spring Pasta for Kapha

Slicing snap pea pods brings out a different personality in the vegetable than leaving them whole. In general, serve salads...

Stewed Apples (Cooked Apples with Cloves)
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Stewed Apples (Cooked Apples with Cloves)

hy we love this recipe Start the day with Ayurvedic stewed apples to build an appetite for lunch, stimulate regular bowel movements,...

Classic Ayurvedic Rice Pudding
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Classic Ayurvedic Rice Pudding

Why we love this recipe Rice pudding is an ancient dish enjoyed by many cultures throughout history. It is perfect for the...

Golden Turmeric Milk
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Golden Turmeric Milk

Why we love this recipe Turmeric, or haridra in Sanskrit, is bitter, astringent, and pungent in taste. In Ayurveda, each taste has a relationship...

Ayurvedic Buttermilk
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Ayurvedic Buttermilk

  First of all, this buttermilk is very different from what we call buttermilk in the West. This recipe is...

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