Simple & Delicious Granola Recipe For Spring
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Simple & Delicious Granola Recipe For Spring

Homemade granola invites play, experimentation, and creativity in the kitchen. And as long as the ingredients appeal to all the senses, and the oats don’t over toast, there is no...

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Two Delicious Spring Meals for Balancing Kapha
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Two Delicious Spring Meals for Balancing Kapha

These two simple and fun recipes are a tasty way to stay balanced during spring, also known as kapha season, when the elements of water and earth are at their...

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Ashwagandha Lattes for Abundant Energy and Peaceful Sleep
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Ashwagandha Lattes for Abundant Energy and Peaceful Sleep

Ashwagandha for both energy and sleep? Read this article to learn two delicious ashwagandha latte drinks that harness these dualistic properties of ashwagandha.

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Kapha-Pacifying Recipe: Easy Ginger Pickle
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Kapha-Pacifying Recipe: Easy Ginger Pickle

This recipe for a super easy ginger pickle will not only give your agni the boost that it may be looking for, but it will also align well with those...

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Seasonal Recipe: Curried Yam & Toor Dal Soup
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Seasonal Recipe: Curried Yam & Toor Dal Soup

This recipe easily transforms from a creamy, heavy soup to a light dal, which can be served over your favorite grain and perhaps with a veggie or a freshly made relish...

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Nourishing Curried Lentil Soup
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Nourishing Curried Lentil Soup

Red lentils (masoor dal) are packed with protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Harness these benefits with this easy, tasty curried lentil soup recipe. 

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Saffron-Spiced Summer Squash: A Recipe Worth Its Weight in Gold
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Saffron-Spiced Summer Squash: A Recipe Worth Its Weight in Gold

If you are looking for a new way to experience the beauty of autumn in your kitchen, reach for one of Ayurveda’s most revered spices: saffron. People are often intimidated...

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Summertime Hibiscus Tulsi Cooler Recipe to Balance Pitta
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Summertime Hibiscus Tulsi Cooler Recipe to Balance Pitta

Sweet, bitter, and astringent, this hibiscus cooler is a refreshing and restorative tonic for pitta dosha and a perfect drink to enjoy on the dog days of summer.

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Post-Workout Ayurvedic Smoothie Recipe
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Post-Workout Ayurvedic Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies have become so synonymous with health and fitness that it’s hard to picture an exercise routine without a morning protein shake in hand. But when we consider what Ayurveda teaches...

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Adaptogen Recipes for Healthy Adrenals
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Adaptogen Recipes for Healthy Adrenals

A sustained amount of stress makes it difficult for the body to maintain efficient function. While it’s still best to take care of the root cause of your stress, adaptogens...

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Delicious Blended Greens Recipe
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Delicious Blended Greens Recipe

Served on their own, greens can be quite vata-provoking. This recipe for blended greens is meant to be served with a slightly greater portion of a sweet, augmenting vegetable—like sweet...

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Red Lentils with Basil Recipe
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Red Lentils with Basil Recipe

Melt ghee in a saucepan and add the spices, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the aroma is released. Add salt and red lentils and stir until well coated....

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Lemon Moringa Latte Recipe: A Caffeine-Free Energy Boost
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Lemon Moringa Latte Recipe: A Caffeine-Free Energy Boost

This moringa latte makes a delightful morning drink, and can also be a great midday pick-me-up that won’t leave you with the lingering effects of caffeine.

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Sesame Vitality Shake: A Nourishing Drink for the Change of Seasons
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Sesame Vitality Shake: A Nourishing Drink for the Change of Seasons

Sesame seeds are a commonly used Ayurvedic ingredient. The whole seeds are often added to food and the oil is prized for abhyanga and other treatments. But there’s one more...

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Rose Energy Bites
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Rose Energy Bites

Simple. Easy. No Bake. And so delicious! These tasty little bites are packed with tons of flavor and lots of plant-based energy.

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Heart Beet Chips with Greek Yogurt Dip
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Heart Beet Chips with Greek Yogurt Dip

Beets are one of the most beautiful and delicious root veggies around. Plus, they're fun to cook with! This fun, creative recipe takes full advantage of beets' bright colors and...

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Fire Cider Winter Tonic
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Fire Cider Winter Tonic

Fire cider is a wonderful and protective winter brew that boosts the immune system and warms you right up. If you haven’t heard of it or if it seems daunting...

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Cooking with Pippali: Sweet & Spicy Recipes
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Cooking with Pippali: Sweet & Spicy Recipes

Pippali (Piper longum), commonly known as long pepper, is a tasty, aromatic, and energizing addition to several recipes, from soups and stews to zesty desserts.

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The Art of Using Ayurvedic Spices
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The Art of Using Ayurvedic Spices

I have a cabinet full of Ayurvedic spices. Each time I get ready to cook a meal, I get so much joy from seeing all the opportunities inside these little...

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Golden Chickpea Crepes
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Golden Chickpea Crepes

In Ayurveda, the winter season is largely influenced by kapha dosha. What does this mean? At this time of year, the water and earth qualities tend to naturally increase in...

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Spiced Holiday Nog
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Spiced Holiday Nog

The best way to approach holiday feasting is by finding balance. Who says you can’t indulge with the rest of your family and friends? There are definitely delicious and healthy...

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Spiced Double Rice with Cashews
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Spiced Double Rice with Cashews

This dish is easy to make and delicious any time of year, but especially perfect for the holiday season. It also makes a great lunch to bring to the office...

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My Favorite Mulled Cider Recipe
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My Favorite Mulled Cider Recipe

Mulled cider is a winter staple. Warming and soothing for all doshas, this mulled cider recipe is bound to inspire fire-lit singing and good cheer.

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Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic
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Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic

Mashed cauliflower has all of the comforts of mashed potatoes without the heaviness. Plus, the roasted garlic is delicious and warming during the chilly fall.

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Ayurvedic Recipes

Ayurveda looks to food and diet as one of its main methods of keeping the body healthy, balanced, and well. It also incorporates the use of herbs and spices, along with lifestyle, daily routine, and self-care practices. As you discover ways to weave Ayurveda into your life, cooking with herbs and aromatic spices is a must!

There are many ways to go about preparing herbs and spices for cooking, including the use of both fresh herbs and dried herbs. You may even have some of Ayurveda's favorite cooking herbs already growing in your garden. As you explore these recipes and deepen your relationship with Ayurvedic herbs, we encourage you to play and get adventurous with all your favorite meals.

If you're not already in the habit of cooking with herbs and spices, we recommend starting with Ayurveda's most commonly used favorites. When you're considering how to use herbs in cooking, we hope this cooking herbs list offers some inspiration:

Cumin: A versatile cooking herb that's balancing for all doshas, cumin is excellent in stir fries, kitchari, and savory meals. It's also found in Ayurveda's popular CCF tea, which is short for cumin, coriander, and fennel, and is excellent for supporting digestion.

Coriander: Known as cilantro when it's fresh, the dried seeds of the same plant can be used in a variety of meals to support healthy digestion.

Turmeric: This beautiful golden root can be used fresh or dried to bring its delicious flavor and healing properties to your meals. It can also be used in drinks, smoothies, and even desserts.

Fennel: Cooling and soothing for the system, while also supporting healthy digestion, fennel is a great herb to add to meals like kitchari or soups. It can be used fresh or dried.

Mustard Seeds: If you want to add a tasty pop of heat to your food and fire up your digestion, mustard seeds are an excellent choice.

Ginger: Looking for a sweet and spicy kick? Ginger can be used fresh or dried, and works wonders when added to savory dishes and sweet treats alike.

Garam Masala: This is a traditional blend of Ayurvedic spices that brings a distinct depth and delicious flavor. It can also be used in the realm of savory or sweet.

Tulsi: Also known as “holy basil,” tulsi is considered to be a sacred and healing plant across India. The fresh leaves can be used in pesto, and it also makes a wonderful warming tea that uplifts the spirits and imparts a sattvic, peaceful energy.

These are only a few of Ayurveda's many herbs and spices. Once you begin to explore, the opportunities to incorporate these plants into your diet and daily routine are endless. And the good news is, you really can't go wrong.

Developing a relationship with the personalities and properties of each plant is a lifelong journey. So set aside some time in your kitchen, drop into your senses, and tune into each herb as you cook. Savor their unique textures, colors, aromas, and flavors, and enjoy the process!