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Refreshing Carrot Raita Recipe

Raita is a wonderfully calming food that cools the body and aids digestion. It is recommended to serve with cooked rice for a filling evening meal. According to Ayurveda, it supposedly promotes restful quality sleep and is advised for all dosha types.

Balances Vata dosha

Prep Time: 10 Min
Total Time: 20 Min
Serves: 1 persons

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup full-fat plain yogurt
  • ½ Cup water
  • ¼ Cup grated carrot
  • ¼ Tsp finely grated ginger
  • ½ Tsp rock salt
Tempering

Method

  1. Take a bowl and ½ cup yogurt and whisk for 1 minute. Now add the water and whisk until well mixed.
  2. Grate the carrot and ginger using a fine grater. Add the grated carrot to the yogurt mixture & stir to mix well.
  3. Add the rock salt to taste and set aside the yogurt mixture.
Tempering
  1. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, then add the mustard seeds. When the seeds turn grey and pop, add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, and turmeric powder and fry for 30 seconds,
  2. Keep stirring the pan to allow the spices to fry evenly and remove from heat
  3. Add the thinned yogurt mixture to the pan. Swirl or stir and mix the yogurt well.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with white rice. Or Replace carrot with grated cucumber.

Notes

Use this dish moderately if you have Kapha imbalances like a cough or runny nose.

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Healthy Homemade Kale Chips

These kale chips are easy to make. The kale turns crispy without browning or burning when baked at a low temperature for a longer period, resulting in ideal chips every time.
Kale is a superfood, loaded with nutrients including omega-3, vitamin A, C, and K that can also help you lower cholesterol & prevent cancer.

Good for Kapha Dosha

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 30-40 Min
Serves: 3-4 persons

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches curly kale
  • 4–5 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 ℉ (150 degrees C). Using parchment paper, line a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Wash the kale leaves thoroughly before tearing them into small pieces.
  3. Toss the kale with the olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, cayenne pepper
  4. Toss the kale with the olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast,
  5. Reduce the oven’s temperature to the lowest setting—spread the kale on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20–30 minutes; frequently check to ensure the oven doesn’t overheat and burn the kale. Bake until the edges begin to brown.
  7. Once done, remove the kale from the oven & transfer it to a bowl. Enjoy while hot!

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Homemade Lime ColeSlaw Dip

This lime coleslaw dip recipe is full of fresh, vibrant tastes that will liven up any dish you serve it with, whether it’s tacos or tortilla chips. This recipe is high in antioxidants, beta carotene, and vitamins A and C, all of which are beneficial to one’s health.

Good for Pitta and Vata Dosha

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 15 Min
Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup coleslaw mix, packaged (sliced cabbage, red cabbage, carrots)
  • 1 freshly squeezed lime
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • ½ jalapeño minced (optional)
  • 1 tsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. Take a mixing bowl and add 1.5 cups of packed coleslaw
  2. Now add one freshly squeezed lemon, a pinch of black pepper, and one tablespoon of salt
  3. Mix all the ingredients well and add chopped jalapenos and cilantro for garnish
  4. Serve it with tortilla chips or tacos, and enjoy.

Notes

  1. Speed the process along with the cabbage wilting by leaving it on the counter for ~ 30 minutes and stirring randomly.
  2. Grab 2 limes if they are small or if your lime doesn’t yield much juice.

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Herbal Elixir Drink Recipe

Enjoy this Herbal Elixir drink to make you energized all day long!
Cardamom and ginger promote circulation and digestion, while ashwagandha provides a calming effect. Tulsi is well-known for its sattvic qualities, promoting mental clarity, and being one of the best herbal companions for strong and healthy lungs.
The lemon adds a subtle and delightful zest to the combination while acting as a cleanser and detoxifier to help eliminate any excess Kapha.
Finally, a drizzle of honey provides just the right amount of sweetness to this drink.

Good for Kapha.

Prep Time: 5 Min (soaking)
Total Time: 10 Min
Serves: 2 Cups

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix in the fresh lemon juice and just a touch of honey for taste.
  2. Take a pot, add 2 cups of water, and keep it to a boil.
  3. Allow the tea to boil after adding the ginger, ashwagandha, tulsi, and cardamom powder. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  4. Strain the tea into a cup & add the fresh lemon juice
  5. Drizzle some honey to taste and enjoy it while warm.

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