Immunity Boosting Spice Mix
Here is an ayurvedic spice mixture for enhancing immunity.
Ingredients:
- 6 parts turmeric
- 3 parts cumin
- 3 parts coriander
- 6 parts fennel
- 1 part powdered dry ginger
- 1 part black pepper
- ¼ part ground cinnamon
Directions:
Roast whole cumin, coriander, fennel and black pepper and then grind the mixture into a powder. Or dry-fry them, mix all the powdered spices well and store in an airtight container in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
For daily use:
Sauté the spices in ghee, heating until you smell the aroma. Immediately remove the pan from the heat to avoid burning the spices. and sprinkle or drizzle on vegetables, rice or other grains, or cook them in vegetables like a soup.
Or add steamed vegetables to the spice mixture while still in the pan and stir. Or sprinkle them on your food if you eat your noon meal out. Add salt and pepper to taste.
This spice mixture should be used regularly to flavor one dish for the main meal of the day to boost immunity and enhance digestion.
Emotional Balance Spice Mix
Ingredients:
- 1 part ground black pepper
- 1 part ground dried ginger
- 2 parts ground coriander
- 3 parts ground cumin
- 2 parts ground turmeric
- 1 part crushed black cumin (for women only)
Directions:
Mix the spices together and store in an airtight container. Sauté small amounts in ghee to spice vegetables and grains.
Note:
Spices contain a lipid-soluble portion and a water-soluble portion, so ideally some of the mixture should be sautéed in ghee or a healthy oil such as olive oil and added to dishes, and some cooked in the liquid portions of dishes, such as by being added to soups, stews or sauces during the cooking process. Ghee helps transport the therapeutic value of spices to the different parts of the body, so ayurveda generally recommends including a ghee-spice mixture in at least one meal of the day.
Spices are like herbs: they work gently and gradually, with the benefits adding up over time and no dangerous side effects.
Source: Mapi.com
Cholesterol-Balancing Spice Mix
Ingredients:
- 3 parts ground turmeric
- 6 parts ground cumin
- 6 parts ground coriander
- 6 parts ground fennel
- 2 parts ground fenugreek
- 1 part dried powdered ginger
- 1 part ground black pepper
Directions:
Combine the spices and store in a sealed container. When preparing your meal, sauté a teaspoon of spices in a small amount of ghee or olive oil. Combine with vegetables or grains to give them a satisfying flavor and enhance digestion. Add salt to taste.
A word of caution:
If you have a Pitta imbalance, start first by cooling Pitta dosha. Follow a low-oil Pitta-pacifying diet until your Pitta is in balance. Then use this spice mixture to help lower cholesterol.
Source: Mapi.com
Allergen Season Spice Mixture
Support your body during allergen season with this tasty spice mixture.
Ingredients:
- 3 parts turmeric
- 6 parts fennel
- 6 parts coriander
- 1 part black pepper
- 1 part ginger
Directions:
Blend these spices together in bulk and store in a jar. When you are preparing a meal, place a small amount of ghee in a frying pan and heat it on medium. Add the detoxifying spice mixture, measuring out one teaspoon of spice mixture per serving of vegetables. Sauté the spices until the aroma is released, but be careful not to burn them. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add steamed vegetables, mix lightly and sauté together for one minute, or you can sauté the spice mixture in ghee and drizzle on cooked vegetables and grains.
Source: Mapi
Detox Spice Mix
Ingredients:
- 1 part turmeric
- 2 parts ground cumin
- 3 parts ground coriander
- 4 parts ground fennel
Directions:
Mix these spices together in bulk and store in a jar. When you are cooking a meal, place a small amount of ghee in a frying pan and heat on medium. Add detoxifying spice mixture, measuring out one teaspoon of spice mixture per serving of vegetables. Sauté spices until the aroma is released (but be careful not to burn). Add salt and black pepper to taste. Add steamed vegetables, mix lightly and sauté together for one minute. Or you can sauté the spice mixture in ghee and drizzle on vegetables or grains.
Source: Mapi.com
Churnas and Ayurveda
Ayurvedic principles show that everyone has a particular personality type as shown by the make up of their doshas, or inner life energies. Your prakriti is your make up when you were born, and vikruti is what they are now as a result of life’s experiences and stresses and imbalances of other elemental influences.
In order to correct these derangements, one can use churnas, or Ayurvedic spice powders that are made up of blends of spices. These churnas are made of fresh herbs that have medicinal properties, as well as the ability to neutralize the toxic effects caused by imbalances within the body.
Ayurvedic churnas combine all six of the ayurvedic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. They are created through the combination of a number of different fresh herbs, and can be added to almost any foodstuff. Not only do churnas improve the taste of the dish and add their own nutritional kick, they also bring out the medicinal qualities of the foods they are added to. Ayurvedic churnas can also be sauteed in ghee before being added to a dish.
The spices included in Ayurvedic churnas all have strong medicinal properties of their own. Ayurveda has long been touting the health benefits of these herbs. Ground ginger, for example, provides a pungent flavor but also calms the stomach and promotes good digestion. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is thought to reduce cholesterol, provide a boost to the immune system, aid in liver detoxification, and improve the body’s response to allergens. It is a potent antioxidant, which means it helps the body fight off dangerous molecules known as free radicals, which contribute to your risk for heart disease and cancer. Cumin is also known to help the body in its detoxification efforts as well as make digestion smoother.
Ayurvedic churnas are thus not only great at enhancing flavor, they also carry a number of health benefits of their own. Since they taste great, this makes it easy to add a healthy kick to nearly every meal you eat!
Source: churnas.com
Coconut and Almond Fudge
Coconut and almonds go beautifully to create a fudge that melts in your mouth. The best part? They fit almost every diet. They are grain free, gluten free and vegan.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup coconut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Preparation:
In a saucepan , combine all the ingredients. Stir on medium heat until everything is combined. Pour into molds and store in the fridge to set. Yields 15. These should take 1-2 hours to set up in the freezer. Enjoy!
Note: I used chocolate molds to set my fudge, but mini muffin cups would work great too! If using mini muffin cups, please use a paper or silicone wrappers so they can be easily removed.
Source: My Whole Food Life
Almond Coconut Fudge
Almond Coconut Fudge isn’t only a delicate blend of sweet and savory, proteins and carbs, it is also specially formulated to keep your metabolism strong. Cinnamon and ginger not only stimulate digestion and improve absorption, they also stimulate your “agni” – your body’s natural umphh – to keep your energy levels strong. Plus, cinnamon helps to regulate the blood sugar levels.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Almond Butter
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/4 tsp Ginger (dried, powdered)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 pinch Salt (Mineral Salt is best)
Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mash together until thoroughly mixed. The fudge will harden in the fridge, or retain a soft consistency at room temperature.
Source: Joyful Belly
Roasted Rice with Dates, Cinnamon and Cardamom
This is a decadent dish to serve your loved one on a sweet evening in! Lovely as a side dish for Mediterranean lamb dishes, any number of vegetables, or even as a sweet dessert, you can’t pass this recipe up!
In Ayurveda, the word for juicy, sensual vitality is “ojas.” Some special foods have lots of ojas, and, as it happens, you can eat them if you feel the need to increase your sense of vitality and juiciness. (There are probably not many people who don’t yearn for that sweet sensuality in life.) In the ancient texts of Ayurveda, Ojas is said to have the smell of toasted rice. The main two ingredients in this recipe, dates and rice, increase ojas in your body, thereby giving you a healthy, happy glow.
Roasted Rice with Dates, Cinnamon and Cardamom is very easy to digest. It’s even perfect for those who are recovering from illnesses or suffering from weak digestion. Sometimes, feeling rundown leaves us feeling sad – this recipe is the remedy for both! The soft, soothing nature of rice and dates will calm your belly and help you feel strong and stable.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 4 whole Dates (dried)
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2 pinches Salt (Mineral Salt is best)
- 3 cups Water
Preparation:
Chop dates. Heat a medium saucepan on low, and add ghee. When it melts, add uncooked rice. Stir continually for 2-5 minutes, until it smells sweet and all the rice is coated with ghee. Add the spices and dates. Stir for one more minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover pot and lower to a simmer. Cook until rice is tender about twenty minutes.
Source: Joyful Belly
Spiced Milk and Honey Tonic
The secret to restoring healthy breathing is found in this spiced tea. Milk and honey are demulcents that coat dry, irritated respiratory passages. These coating properties also help you expectorate mucus lodged in the lungs. Spices in this tea liquefy mucous, so it flows freely, flushing out pathogens along the way. Finally, the warmth encourages sinuses to dilate, so you can breath easy. For added respiratory support, add 1 teaspoon of ghee to your hot milk.
Ingredients:
- 1 leaves Bay Leaf
- 3/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 3/4 tsp Cardamom
- 1 pinch Cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp Ginger (Dried)
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 pinch Star Anise
Preparation:
Bring milk to medium heat and, lower heat to a gentle simmer and add all spices. Cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. If the milk becomes foamy, lower heat quickly or remove completely. Milk easily boils over the side of the pan when it gets too hot. It should look shiny on the surface with tiny bubbles. Remove from heat and add honey to taste.
Source: Joyful Belly
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