Grains

A delicious, savory south Indian breakfast dish, upma is easy to prepare and can be used as a side dish for other meals as well. Roasting helps diminish the allergens, glutamine and other kapha qualities of the wheat. Kapha can eat this in moderation if they increase the mustard seeds and chili. Bear Mush® is …

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Serves 4 to 5 Poha is uncooked basmati rice that has been rolled thin in the same way that rolled oats are made. It cooks quickly and does not need water, other than what is absorbed in rinsing. Poha is easy to digest and quite balancing for tridosha. It is a good breakfast food or …

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Serves 6 Cooking with Saffron Saffron is sweet, astringent, and bitter to taste, heating with a sweet vipaka (post-digestive effect). It is balancing for all three doshas, easy to digest and helps food allergies. Medicinal Uses: Very effective for migraine-type headache. It can be effective in revitalizing the blood, circulation and the female reproductive system. Doshic Notes Vata …

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Serves 6 as a main dish Inspired by Middle Eastern fare, this substantial and easy-to-digest spring/summer salad makes a festive offering for a picnic, outdoor cookout, or potluck. Make a dressed-up meal by serving it over a bed of summery fresh garden greens, e.g., lettuce or steamed leafy greens such as kale. The salad becomes …

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Serves 2, generously, or 4 as a side This summer salad has a number of steps but the results are well worth it! Some items can be prepared ahead of time. Perfect for an evening on the patio. Doshic Notes Vata :: enjoy Pitta :: enjoy Kapha :: eat in moderation Ingredients 3 – 4 …

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Serves 4 to 5 This versatile dish is ideal for late spring or early summer. It’s also a delicious dish that cooks quickly, at the end of a long day. Doshic Notes Vata = Pitta = Kapha = Ingredients 2 cups basmati rice 1/2 cup zucchini, chopped 1/2 cup green beans, chopped 1/2 cup fresh …

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Kitchari means mixture, usually of two grains. This is one kitchari recipe that is particularly nourishing and easy to digest. Please note the options below for some alternatives and, after the recipe, read more about this ancient dish. Options Vegetables such as zucchini, asparagus, sweet potato For Vata or Kapha conditions: add a pinch of ginger powder For Pitta: leave out …

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