Pine nuts, Basil and Parsley Pesto

 

The definition of pesto is not limited only to basil and cheese. Really any herb can be preserve in olive, coconut or sesame oil. A variation of herbs can be use for each dosha, as well as for certain health conditions. This classical pesto of basil and parsley with pine nuts add an dimension to any eggplant, zucchini, rice or salad. add more parsley in case of debility. You can also use the same recipe and add a 1 plum tomato, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped for a more juicy pesto. Good for all doshas.

Cold Corn and Coconut Soup

Rather than cold, this soup is best served at room temperature on a hot summer’s day. Excellent for Pitta dosha. Add a Viveda spice mix for your dosha if you wish, or replace coconut milk with almond milk for Kapha and Vata doshas.  

Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients:

6         fresh cobs of corn

1 ½  cups  water

3 tsp Braggs

3 tsp coconut cream

1         avocado

        salt to taste

Directions:

Cut the grains of the corn off the cob. Place them in a blender with the water, Braggs and coconut cream.  Blend until creamy, strain (if needed) and serve with slices of avocado.  Add salt if necessary.  Serve intermediately to keep the corn enzymes.

Liver, Spleen, Gall Bladder rejuvenative Meal

Serve 4-5 people.
30 minutes.
V+, P K-

You can have this dish as a monodiet ( 10 days)  to recover from alcohol additions or to enhance the health and functions of liver, spleen and gall bladder. Serve with mung bean sprout salad as a meal.
It is also excellent for Pitta dosha, or for healing pitta conditions.

What is ayurverdic rejuvenation Therapy?

In order to keep inner stamina our doshas (constitution) need to be in balance and nourished. We are very eager to apply purification therapies and we forget that regeneration is as important as purification
(panchakarma).

Think about what are the factors that debilitates you, then apply the correct strategy. If you are lacking sleep then sleep is the most indicated therapy, if you are to self-centered them some service will help you. The key word is rejuvenation is nourishing which comes together with an attitude of care and respect for your nature.

Strawberry Chocolate jam

add jaggery or palm sugar instead of white sugar

Your concept of Jam won't be the same with this recipe. I don't use jams over bread any more, however over morning cereals is an exotic addition. This particular recipe use palm sugar and jaggery, so you can eat with confidence your sweets.

This recipe is fortifying for vatta dosha.
Kapha: add chilli or ginger.
Pitta: eat in moderation.

Ingredients:
4 cups organic strawberries clean and cut in slices.
2 tablespoons lemon juice.
1 tablespoon grated organic orange ring ( optional.)
3 tsp of satya spices heart blend ( main content is cocoa, chillies, cumin and 3 other spices.)

Sweet and sour Tamarid Chutney

This sweet and sour chutney can go over almost anything. It is traditional use in India over samosas or potatos.The sky is the limit with this chutney.

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) alleviates vatha but increases kapha and pitta.

Dr. Seela Fernando, in her book Herbal Food and Medicines in Sri Lanka, says that tamarind is a common acid used largely in our diet, specifically in cooking meat. She dedicates an entire chapter to the curative value of tamarind.

Jaggery Spiced Walnuts

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My Sunday ritual is to create spiced walnuts. They are a wonderful protein snack  and gratify my need of nutritional sugar. You can do this with any nuts, however I enjoy the texture of walnuts and the crunchy aspect that can be added to morning cereals, rice, stir fries and really almost any dish.
For kapha dosha use sunflower seeds or almonds.
For vatta use a mix of nuts.

Agua de Panela

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Panela is a sugar extract from sugar cane. It is a basic caloric food in Asia, India and South America. "Agua de panela" is a fortifying drink from Colombia.  It can be served hot or cold. Aguapanela is used as a base for coffee, hot chocolate and mixed with lime juice as medicine for the flu, a few hot panela tea can clear lungs and give energy. Served cold, Aguapanela with lime juice is great for hot summer days. Great for Pitta doshas and children.

Serve 5

Jaggery more than a natural sweetener

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What is jaggery

If you are not using jaggery in your cooking, this is the time where you can sustain your life style with a sweeter like no other.

When I refer to jeggery I am talking about a solid form of sugar made of sugarcane, or the date palm tree.

Cooling Aloe Rose Drink for Pitta Dosha

By Bala Freman

A sweet and refreshing elixir that is sure to please the most refined of Pitta doshas.
In Ayurveda, aloe vera gel is used as one of the most important tonics for the female reproductive system, the liver, and regulating pitta dosha. It has antisepting and anti-inflammatory qualities, is cooling for the body and soothes for dry or blemished skin.