Archives for Dec 2, 2021

Mixed Vegetable Stew (Avial)

Avial or aviyal is a popular and traditional mixed vegetable dish from south Indian cuisine. It is made by cooking various vegetables in a coconut and yogurt sauce garnished with coconut oil and curry leaves.

Good for all doshas

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 25 Min
Serves: 4-5 person(approx)

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Curry leaves
  • Coriander leaves
  • 1 cup of all seasonal vegetables – fresh green peas, broad beans seeds, clusters beans, carrot, beans, yam, small yam, arbi, sweet potatoes, potatoes, brinjal, drumsticks, raw bananas, and mango

For Gravy

Method

  1. Chop the washed vegetables and steam them.
  2. Grind coconut, green chilies, ginger, and cumin seeds into a paste.
  3. Heat ghee in a pan, and add mustard seeds.
  4. When the seeds begin to pop add ground coconut masala and let it cook for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat.
  5. Add steamed vegetables, 1 tbsp curd, and curry leaves.
  6. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil and salt to the avial.
  7. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve Hot

Serving Suggestion

Serve with steamed rice, sambar, pickle and some papadoms for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Check out the Ayurvedic benefits of ingredients used in this recipe

Ayurvedic Energy Drink (Kharjuradi Mantha)

This ayurvedic energy drink is rich in iron and good for digestion, dehydration, fatigue, anemia, and works well for post-surgery recovery and pregnant women. It is also a rich source of fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.

Good for Vata and Kapha Dosha

Prep Time: 5 Min
Total Time: 20 Min
Serves: 2 glasses (400ml)

Ingredients

  • Seedless Grapes – 30gm.
  • Soft Dates – 20gm.
  • Puffed paddy (Laja) roasted – 3 teaspoons (15gm).
  • Jaggery – 10gm.
  • Cold water – 300ml.

Method

  1. Blend all the ingredients together, add cold water and stir well.
  2. For better effect, soak the ingredients for 1 hour before blending.

Notes

  • Not suggested for diabetics because of its high glycemic index.
  • Puffed paddy/rice is rich in carbohydrates, so heavy intake may lead to obesity.

Vegan Tofu Scramble

Originally made with Indian cottage cheese (paneer) this Tofu scramble is a perfect nutrient-rich vegan breakfast recipe. The vegetables and spices in it give you a healthy mix of proteins and vitamins with additional benefits of spices.

Good for all doshas

Prep Time: 5 Min
Total Time: 20 Min
Serves: 2 Person

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hemp tofu (A great alternative to soy tofu)
  • 1 inch of ginger – finely chopped
  • 1 carrot – shredded
  • 1 zucchini – shredded
  • ½ tomato – chopped
  • A small bunch or 1 cup of spinach
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • A pinch of turmeric
  • A pinch of coriander powder
  • Salt & pepper – according to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil (sesame or coconut)

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin and ginger.
  2. When the seeds start popping add tofu and spices and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, zucchini, and tomato and cook until they are soft. Add extra water sparingly so it doesn’t burn.
  4. Turn off the heat and add spinach and cover for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Garnish with parsley and sunflower seeds.

Notes

Hemp tofu is a great source of protein and is safer than soy tofu.

Check out the Ayurvedic benefits of ingredients used in this recipe

Poppy Seeds Payasam (Gasagase Payasa)

Payasam is a very popular sweet dish in India. It is a type of pudding made with milk/coconut milk, sugar/jaggery, and rice. In this recipe, poppy seeds are also used along with rice for a more creamy texture.

Good for Vata and Pitta Dosha

Prep Time: 5 Min
Total Time: 25 Min
Serves: 4 Person

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp gasagase or poppy seeds
  • 2 tsp rice
  • 1/2 cup jaggery
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-2 cardamom

Method

  1. Dry roast poppy seeds and rice over medium flame until the color is slightly changed.
  2. Keep it aside for some time to let cool and grind them together.
  3. Then add grated coconut and cardamom and grind them into a smooth paste. (Add water as required)
  4. Transfer the ground paste into the pan and add milk, jaggery, and remaining water.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer until it thickens. Stir occasionally.
  6. Garnish with hot toasted cashew nuts and raisins with ghee.

Serving suggestions

You can serve it hot or cold

Check out the Ayurvedic benefits of ingredients used in this recipe