Brimming with vegetable and barley goodness, this barley soup is great for you but also leaves you feeling totally satisfied. It is very substantial, almost more of a stew than a soup. Brimming with vegetable and barley goodness, this soup is great for you but also leaves you feeling totally Read more…
Beetroot is in season July through to January so it’s a great vegetable to eat throughout the winter. This sweet-sour Ayurvedic beetroot curry is a delicious way to eat it. If serving with naan, a great spelt naan bread recipe can be found here. Beetroot is in season July through to Read more…
The added sour element from the lime or lemon adds a great twist to this tasty, healthy vegetarian dal soup. It is a very thick, substantial soup which can be eaten as such or had with rice, preferably brown to ensure a full protein meal. Reduce the garlic if you have Read more…
These Ayurvedic date flapjacks are absolutely delicious and are great for strengthening and nourishing. They are vata and pitta pacifying but only eat in small amounts if you are watching kapha/weight or have ama. These Ayurvedic date flapjacks are absolutely delicious and are great for strengthening and nourishing. They are Read more…
This classic mung dal is a fantastically tasty vegetarian dish which, when served with wholegrains (e.g. brown rice) or dairy, provides a full protein meal. It is a simple recipe to prepare and easy to digest. Kids like it too! Mung beans are the easiest pulse to digest (and least wind-forming) Read more…
This simple yet tasty meal is just one way to increase pulses in your diet. This is my eldest son’s favourite meal, which came as a bit of a surprise! For reducing pitta, use the leek rather than the garlic.
Ayurvedic buttermilk (takra) is a liquid preparation made by churning yoghurt with water. It is a digestive stimulant and helps with proper elimination. It is very beneficial in cases of IBS, Crohn’s disease, haemorrhoids and obesity. Ayurvedic buttermilk (takra) is a liquid preparation made by churning yoghurt with water. It Read more…
This is an excellent soup for times when you need to cleanse. This may be when you are feeling unwell, sluggish or have poor digestion. It is also a fantastic soup to have as a cleanse at the turn of the seasons, when doshas are most likely put out of Read more…
Before you can make spelt sourdough bread, you need to first, make or obtain a sourdough starter. If you are starting one yourself, you can use wholemeal spelt or rye from the beginning. If you are getting some from a friend or another source and it is wheat, you can feed Read more…
I let you know how good ghee was to cook with, so rather than leaving you in suspense, it makes sense to let you know how to make it! Ghee is a form of clarified butter. It is the butter fat without the milk protein so can be used for Read more…