Kichadi, also known as kitchari or kitcheree, is considered to be a perfectly balanced one-pot wonder dish, according to Ayurveda. Basmati rice, easy-to-digest mung lentils, spices and seasonal vegetables & greens combine to form a perfectly balanced, nutritious...
Your Spice cabinet is your Medicine cabinet. While this is not a complete and exhaustive list, here are some key benefits of commonly used herbs and spices in Indian and Ayurvedic cooking. All spices and herbs are potent antioxidant powerhouses and aid in...
Chutney! Universally loved, chutney is a spicy, tangy, sweet condiment made from various herbs, fruits and veggies. Chutney ties everything together and can add ‘umami – the essence of deliciousness’ to a meal. Use this green chutney as a condiment...
You can make magic happen with 1-2 spices and let the vegetables take center stage. Cooking and eating is a multi-sensory experience – it is said that we first ‘eat’ with our eyes. Heirloom carrots are a beautiful sight – here they are...
3 tips to stay warm, nourished and grounded this Winter (Vata) Season Here in the Northern Hemisphere, Winter is in full swing, with the cold temperatures, windy conditions, and rain, ice and snow. Even in temperate Southern California where I live, the temperature...
Abhyanga – Ayurveda Self-massage There is no greater expression of self-love than lovingly anointing ourselves from head to toe with warm oil – this practice is called Abhyanga in Ayurveda. Self- massage = Self-Love. The Sanskrit word Sneha can be translated...