MUNG DAL, COCONUT & CILANTRO KITCHARI (PITTA REDUCING)

(4.70 out of 5 stars) 10 ratings, 7944 likes

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Ayurvedic kitchari's are India's chicken soup and the congee equivalent of Chinese medicine. This kitchari includes cilantro and coconut and is adapted from Dr. Lad's book Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing.

KALE & CARROT SOUP WITH GINGER, FENNEL & LIME

(4.36 out of 5 stars) 11 ratings, 4499 likes

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This soup was developed primarily to relieve acid reflux. Kale and bitters reduce stagnation in the digestive tract and clear heat. Carrot and vegetables with beta-carotene reduce Pitta. Fennel improves digestion without increasing Pitta. Fresh ginger...

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH FENNEL, GINGER & GARLIC

(4.87 out of 5 stars) 15 ratings, 3811 likes

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Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic, Fennel, and Ginger offers warmth & satisfaction for the season. After a summer of absorbing the sun's energy, farm-fresh Butternut Squash is ripe, sweet, and ready for autumn consumption. It is no wonder that the...

MUNG DAL KITCHARI (VATA REDUCING)

(4.69 out of 5 stars) 16 ratings, 3774 likes

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Kitchari is Ayurveda's signature healing recipe and a perfect food. A simple, dynamic and heart warming synergy of mung beans, basmati rice, and digestive spices, kitchari is great for times of healing and recovery. Or whenever you suffer from...

POTATO LATKES

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 6 ratings, 3466 likes

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Crispy and hot around the edges, sizzling Potato Latkes will be devoured as soon as they leave the frying pan. As this fun & hearty treat sizzles in the pan, it will warms your heart in the cold winter. Bright green scallions sprinkled on top add a...

CREAM OF RICE SOUP WITH CILANTRO, GINGER, GARLIC & GHEE

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Experiment with cream of rice soups. Called "Congee" in Chinese Medicine, cream of rice soups are the "chicken soup" of China. A warm breakfast for the winter season. Discovered in Pune, India while thinking about Southern Grits from Asheville, North...

ASPARAGUS SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH LEMON

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 6 ratings, 2845 likes

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Asparagus Saffron Risotto with Lemon is a perfect way to celebrate your first picnic in Spring, Italian style. Asparagus, saffron and lemon are naturally refreshing ways to

CARROT GINGER SOUP

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 13 ratings, 2822 likes

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Simple and delicious

QUINOA WITH MINT, CILANTRO & RED ONION

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 2699 likes

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A refreshing recipe with mint may be just what your body is asking for to combat spring-time allergies. It's also perfect to whip up for a spring picnic because it's light and won't spoil while you're out enjoying the sunshine. This dish essentially...

LEMON RICE WITH CASHEWS, PEAS, GHEE & CUMIN

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 2516 likes

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The buttery rice and sweet peas are complemented by lemon's sourness. Cumin adds a savory note to the luxurious feel. This simple yet exotic dish is topped with crunchy roasted cashews. This is a satisfying dish that feels good in the body.

SWEET POTATO & SPICY PECAN CRISP

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 10 ratings, 2495 likes

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Country-Home Sweet Potato & Spicy Pecan Crisp is a satisfying way to spend an evening before the fire. Recline in your favorite easy chair as you enjoy soft, comforting sweet potatoes. This treat will fill your home with a nutty aroma of roasted oats &...

RED LENTIL DAL

(4.73 out of 5 stars) 11 ratings, 2446 likes

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When I first discovered daal, I ate it every meal for a week in a row. Then I was so sick of daal I didn't eat it again for several months. Now we have a more stable relationship and I enjoy daal once a week.

POTATO LEEK SOUP WITH FENNEL SEEDS & RED PEPPER FLAKES

(4.80 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 2250 likes

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If "fresh bright green" had a taste, it would be Potato Leek Soup with Fennel Seeds. Smooth, rich and refined, this creamy soup is only made more enticing by the spicy sizzle of red pepper flakes.Dairy-Free Creamy SoupCream based...

ASPARAGUS, GINGER & BLACK PEPPER CREAM OF RICE SOUP

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A simple rice congee great for late spring colds and congestion. Like chicken soup but without the heaviness of chicken. Black pepper stimulates circulation and lightens the step. Discovered at Congee Village, a Chinese Restaurant in Manhattan, NY on...

LEMON & SPICE WEIGHT LOSS TEA

(4.71 out of 5 stars) 17 ratings, 2056 likes

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Lemon & Spice Weight Loss Tea combines peppy cayenne and zesty lemon with gusto and verve. When celebrations with heavy foods and desserts leave you groggy and tired the next morning, Lemon & Spice addes a sparkle to the eye and an enthusiastic boost.

CABBAGE SOUP DIET

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The Cabbage Soup diet was famous in the faxlore of the 1980s. While Ayurveda does not encourage a cabbage soup mono-diet, cabbage soup can be a healthy addition to a well-rounded diet. Here is the Ayurvedic version.

COCONUT & CILANTRO SAVORY PANCAKE

(2.75 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 2005 likes

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Shake things up and experiment with Coconut & Cilantro Savory Pancakes. These are unlike your average run-of-the-mill pancakes. Sprinkled with chewy coconut and bright cilantro. They're impossible to resist!Appropriate for any meal of the day,...

GOLD MILK

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 25 ratings, 1658 likes

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Gold milk is the fabled "milk and honey" of the promised land and provides tremendous nourishment. Its fragrant spices will awaken your appetite for its nurturing satisfaction. In South Asia, people believe milk is sacred because it (along with fruits)...

CARROTS WITH THYME

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Fresh herbs season a simple dish perfectly!

COCONUT CURRY PUMPKIN SOUP

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 1497 likes

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Get cozy this season. Rather than reach for hot cocoa, try sipping this creamy Coconut Curry & Pumpkin soup. Soups are the ideal fall food. They are warming, grounding and easy to digest. Who doesn't love something warm and sweet on a cool fall day?...

BUTTERNUT SQUASH OVER COCONUT QUINOA WITH BASIL

(4.78 out of 5 stars) 9 ratings, 1462 likes

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Nourishing Basil Butternut Squash over Coconut Quinoa will soothe your body and mind. Butternut squash, soaked in coconut milk and ghee, carries a signature of comfort. Silky coconut milk and the freshness of basil form a perfect blend of satisfaction...

SALMON QUINOA BURGER

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Vitality, strength, and salty hardiness are the essence of a Salmon Burger. Bright lemon zest awakens your appetite for this hearty meal. Have a long, hard day ahead? A Salmon Burger is just what you need to feel strong at the very end of the day. ...

CHICKPEA WITH COCONUT PESTO

(4.88 out of 5 stars) 8 ratings, 1405 likes

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Never feel bored again. Pesto is the perfect antidote when you have the food blahs. Just add them to your favorite dish.

CARROT GINGER SOUP WITH PARSNIPS & COLLARD GREENS

(4.83 out of 5 stars) 6 ratings, 1384 likes

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This simple soup greets you with sweet and savory notes in a light, nurturing broth. It is a nice way to introduce parsnips if you're unfamiliar with them. Their taste blends nicely with carrots and they look almost the same. Parsnip is the albino...

COCONUT BEET SOUP

(4.80 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 1329 likes

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To all people who don't like beets: they get sweeter the longer you cook them. I add a dash of turbinado or raw sugar to help them along. Coconut also cuts the bitterness and adds a smooth, rich flavor. Pungent ginger complements and freshens the...

GREENS & FRESH HERB FRITTATA

(1.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 1324 likes

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Savory, aromatic, and light, the Greens & Fresh Herb Frittata is a rustically nourishing way to begin your morning. Transport yourself to a wide, tiled-floor kitchen overlooking lush Italian countryside as you dig into this hearty, yet light dish. ...

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 6 ratings, 1259 likes

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Salty, nurturing, warm broth soothes your belly on the worst of days. Grandma still knows best- Chicken Soup is her mysterious cure-all and its reputation persists today. The next time you're feeling under the weather, make a big pot of Grandma's...

GINGER DAL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 1183 likes

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Bright and colorful, Ginger Dal adds a festive highlight to any meal. With its spices, Ginger Dal warms your body from core to limbs. This savory, heartwarming Indian favorite is belly filling. It provides comfort and calm as it satisfies a big...

SWEET POTATO, KALE & BLACK BEAN SAUTE WITH ROASTED WALNUTS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 1167 likes

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Sweet with a pinch of spice, this Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean bowl is a light option for belly satisfaction and comforts. Sweet potatoes are generally lighter than white potatoes. This Ayurvedic meal won't send you into a food coma or bog down...

QUINOA, WALNUT & DATE WARM CEREAL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 1154 likes

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Earthy quinoa with crunchy walnuts is a breakfast of champions. Sweetened by juicy dates and served up nice and hot, Quinoa Walnut Date Warm Cereal takes the crisp edge off of a blustery fall morning. Protein Packed for Reduced...

FENNEL BULB PESTO

(4.86 out of 5 stars) 7 ratings, 1134 likes

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Capture spring freshness with this perfect & easy to prepare pesto. A lightness distinguishes this pesto from others. The crispy, vivacious texture of fennel bulb is tempered by a cool quality the calms the mind and increases clarity. Pumpkin seeds...

APPLE CHUTNEY WITH INDIAN SPICES

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 1069 likes

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Sweet, sour and savory, a delicious and warm way to enjoy apples during the winter months.

PARSNIP, POTATO & CARROT SOUP WITH TURMERIC

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 1058 likes

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Experiment with bitter sweet parsnips and soft root vegetables. Inspireded by Grover Stock of Iowa (founder of https://sustainablelivingcoalition.org).

ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM RICE WITH BLACK PEPPER

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 8 ratings, 1051 likes

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Snappy green asparagus add freshness to earthy, soft mushrooms in rice. Joyful Belly discovered this recipe as a mushroom risotto in a small restaurant off a dark alley in Venice.

CURRIED CHICKPEA WITH CARROTS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 1047 likes

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Complex, spicy, sweet, sour, savory, you name it- every flavor you can dream up has its place in Indian curry. Spice up mild chickpeas and sweet carrots with pungent ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, and cumin, bitter fenugreek, aromatic cloves and cardamom,...

BUTTERY CARROT SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 971 likes

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Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.

GINGER RICE WITH CARROTS & ZUCCHINI

(3.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 942 likes

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A simple favorite with the intention of helping Vata.

BEET CLEANSE SOUP (BORSCHT)

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 932 likes

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This colorful fuchsia soup will have you asking, Is this really just a wintertime food? Beet soup has brightened the cold days for countless generations in Central Europe eastward. Originally from Ukraine, this hearty soup made of beet broth has as...

GRAPE JUICE CHAI WITH CARDAMOM, GINGER, TURMERIC

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 853 likes

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Herbal juices nourish as they heal. Sweet spices add stimulation to the rejuvenating fruits of the vine. This simple recipe was inspired by Dr. Vasant Lad's "The Textbook of Ayurveda".