Ayurveda
Sambar – vata balancing
SAMBAR – VATA BALANCING This is a perfect Autumn dish. And sambar is one of the dishes many people remember from their visits in India. It is often served with dosa or as a part of thali meal. This recipe is to balance vata. For kapha balancing sambar click here and for pitta balancing sambar click here.…
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SAMBAR – PITTA BALANCING Sambar is one of the dishes many people remember from their visits in India. It is often served with dosa or as a part of thali meal. This recipe is to balance pitta. For kapha balancing sambar click here. Make sure you chose the right ingredients for your PDE. If you…
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SAMBAR – KAPHA BALANCING When you cook vegetables for sambar make sure that they are well cooked. If you are making the sambar with the local vegetables in south India use ladies’ fingers and drumsticks instead of asparagus and bell pepper. Use coriander seeds instead of powder if available. Best served with dosa, vegetable rice…
Read MoreCheria Unda – Kapha balancing snack
Cheria Unda – Kapha balancing snack This snack is made to balance kapha. For snacks balls to balance pitta follow this recipe: janeshvaidya.com/cheria-unda-pitta-balancing-snack/ and vata janeshvaidya.com/cheria-unda-vata-balancing-snack/. Make sure you read the instructions on how to adjust the dish for your PDE (Presently Dominating Element) below. 1 dl sunflower seed ½ dl ground Flax seed 1 tsp ginger powder 1…
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Cheria Unda – Vata balancing snack This snack is made to balance vata. For snacks balls to balance pitta follow this recipe: janeshvaidya.com/cheria-unda-pitta-balancing-snack/ and kapha: janeshvaidya.com/cheria-unda-kapha-balancing-snack/. Make sure you read the instructions on how to adjust the dish for your PDE (Presently Dominating Element) below. 1 cup cashew nuts (soaked in water for 1 hour)½ cup coconut…
Read MoreCheria Unda – Pitta balancing snack
Cheria Unda – Pitta balancing snack This snack is made to balance pitta. For snack balls to balance vata follow this recipe: janeshvaidya.com/cheria-unda-vata-balancing-snack/ and kapha: janeshvaidya.com/cheria-unda-kapha-balancing-snack/. Make sure you read the instructions on how to adjust the dish for your PDE (Presently Dominating Element) below. 1 dl sunflower seed ½ dl shredded coconut 1 pinch cardamum1 pinch salt6 dates (seedless)A…
Read MoreQuinoa Pear Porridge
Quinoa Pear Porridge I have noticed that even the people who are not normally fond of porridge gets interested in this quinoa pear porridge. So don’t wait too long to try it! This dish is made to balance kapha. Make sure you read the instructions on how to adjust the dish for your PDE (Presently Dominating…
Read MoreBreakfast Bread with Ayurveda modifications
SEED BREAD Not a traditional Kerala breakfast but many people in Europe have asked me for a bread that matches their presently dominating elements (PDE). This bread is very easy to make and it is gluten-free to suit even people who normally have trouble finding bread that suits them. For traditional Kerala breakfast food please…
Read MoreZucchini Theeyal with ayurveda modifications
ZUCCHINI THEEYAL Theeyal literally means “burnt dish” – a typical dish from the food tradition of Kerala. The dish gets its color and name from the toasting of grated coconut. But that doesn’t mean that you should burn the coconut. Take it easy while cooking and you have an exotic dish to share with your…
Read MoreVegetable korma with ayurveda guidelines
If you enjoy the taste of vegetables in a pleasantly spiced sauce, I can recommend this friendly dish. Though Vegetable Korma is one of the mild dishes in India, it can vary depending on how many chilies you add. If you are sensitive to spicy food, I suggest you
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