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Horse Gram Rasam (Kulattha Rasam)

Mar 29, 2022 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

This Ayurvedic Horse Gram Rasam recipe is high in iron, calcium, and plant-based protein. You can get 1/4th of the daily protein you need in this single dish. It is low in fat and high in fiber, making it a diabetic-friendly food & protects the liver and gallbladder.

Good for Kapha Dosha

Prep Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 Min
Serves: 2-3 bowls

Ingredients

2 cups Cooked horse gram
1 Tbsp Tamarind or lemon juice
1 chopped Tomatoes
6-7 Curry leaves
2 tsp Garlic paste
2 tsp Pepper–cumin seeds paste
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp cooking oil
Salt – to taste

Method

Wash and soak the horse gram overnight or at least 4 hours before.
Now wash the soaked horse gram and steam it. Once horse gram softens, keep it aside.
Take a skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil/ghee, and fry mustard seeds, curry leaves, and red chilies for 10 seconds.
Now add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are tender. Then add 2 teaspoons garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
Add tamarind, salt, and water & bring to a boil. You can also add jaggery, black pepper, cumin seeds, and lemon juice as per your preferences.
Now add steamed horse gram, bring to a boil, remove from the heat, mash, and serve hot.

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Whole Cereal Vegetable Pulav

Mar 22, 2022 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

A healthful, warm, and lightly spicy, this one-pot Whole Cereal Vegetable Pulav recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
This Pulav recipe is the perfect blend of mixed vegetables, spices, and healthy bulgur wheat, is the perfect comfort food.

Good for Vata and Pitta Dosha

Prep Time: 20 Min
Total Time: 30 Min
Serves: 2 Person

Ingredients

1/2 cup Dalia (broken wheat/bulgur wheat).
1/2 cup split green gram/sprouted whole gram.
1 cup chopped cauliflower florets/ carrots/vegetables of your choice
10 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp carom seeds
1 pinch of asafoetida
1 tablespoon ghee/oil
1 green chili (optional)
1/2 Tbsp grated ginger
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced ripe tomato
1/2 tsp pepper powder (optional)
Salt to taste

Method

Take a bowl, wash the Dalia and green gram. Soak them for 10 to 15 minutes in 2 cups of water.
Thoroughly wash the chopped vegetables and set them aside.
In a pressure cooker, heat the oil/ghee, add the cumin seeds, carom seeds, and asafoetida, and fry until light brown. Add the onion and garlic and cook for a minute.
Now combine the soaked Dalia and green gram, salt, turmeric powder, pepper, chopped vegetables, and add 2 ½ cups of water.
Close the lid and cook over medium flame for 7-8 minutes.
Serve hot, and enjoy!

Notes

Dalia is a good diabetic diet and also improves metabolism.

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Steamed Artichoke with Lemon Butter Dip

Mar 15, 2022 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

This simple recipe for steamed/boiled artichokes with a lemon garlic butter dipping sauce is a fantastic snack or appetizer perfect for lazy days and great for health.
Artichokes are high in antioxidants such as vitamins C and A, and they also make a great fiber-rich diet for the gut.

Good for Kapha Dosha

Prep Time: 5 Min
Total Time: 50 Min
Serves: 4 Person

Ingredients

1 artichoke
A pinch of garlic salt
1/3 tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp melted butter (unsalted)
1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste

Method

Take a big pot and add 5 cups of water and 1tbsp salt. Bring it to a boil.
Cut the artichoke stem smooth and even so that it can be appropriately placed ( stand up position) while steaming.
Place the artichoke in a steaming basket/stand in the pot; if you don’t have a steaming basket, set the artichoke upright in the water.
Reduce to low heat and cook for 35-45 minutes, or until the outer leaves easily come off and are tender.
For butter dip, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop, then add garlic salt, onion powder & lemon juice and mix it well.
Serve the artichoke with butter lemon dip. Pull a leaf off, dip it into the butter mixture and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Steamed Artichoke dish with a side dish, such as an antipasto salad or crunchy green beans, or as an appetizer for the main course.

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Garlic | Salt

Ayurvedic Beet Soup (Borscht)

Mar 9, 2022 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

This beetroot soup is a great warning comforting food, perfect for chilly evenings. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and contains a high amount of antioxidants. This recipe hardly contains any calories making it perfect for someone following a specific diet and is also beneficial in regulating blood pressure while preventing heart, liver, and stomach infections.

Great for Pitta & Vata Dosha

Prep Time: 20 Min
Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Min
Serves: 4-5 Person

Ingredients

2 cups fresh beets (roughly sliced)
1 tsp chopped parsley
1/2 onion chopped,
1 celery stalk (diced)
1 Tbsp. ghee
1/2 cup potato finely chopped
1 grated carrot
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp organic sugar
5 cups veggie broth or water
1tsp fresh yoghurt (for garnishing)

Method

Take a pot. Add 1 Tbsp ghee and sauté the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
Add beets, potato, carrot, and celery and give it a stir. Now put in 5 cups of vegetable stock or water.
Bring to a mixture to boil at high flame, then reduce to a low heat setting and cover.
Let it simmer and cook for around 45 minutes or until the beets are soft. Make sure you don’t overcook it.
Add Lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in the end and give a good stir.
Sprinkle chopped parsley and add yogurt to garnish. Serve Hot & enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top.

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Ghee

Dates Ladoo (Khajur Ladoo)

Mar 1, 2022 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

This date ladoo recipe is a delectable treat prepared with nutritious dry fruits and the deliciousness of dates. These ladoos contain no added sugar and are highly healthy. The antioxidants in Kharjur Ladoo helps in the maintenance of good health and also acts as an energy booster for the elderly and pregnant women.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 30 Min
Serves: 10 to 12 Ladoo

Ingredients

2 cups dates (deseeded)
Almonds – 10
2 Tbsp ghee
Cashew – 10
1/2 cup grated dry coconut (optional)

Method

Take 2 cups of deseeded dates and cut them into small pieces.
Now roast chopped cashews and almonds in a pan with 2 tbsp of ghee.
Add the dates to the pan and roast it for 3 to 5 minutes.
Once the dates soften, remove the mixture from the pan and shape it into small balls.
Now Roll the ladoos in grated coconut to coat.

Notes

Not preferable for diabetics.

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Cashew| Ghee