This unique potato salad comes in response to customer requests for using our freeze-dried natto and tamarind paste in recipes. We thought it would be a great idea to subdue the texture and mellow the flavor of the natto into some favorite dishes while turning up the pizazz at the same time with tamarind paste. For those who are hesitant about the texture and flavor of natto, but want the gut-health benefits, this salad would be a great start! Remember to prepare the natto ahead of time as instructed on the package. Although we did not peel the potatoes, feel free to do so once cooked and cooled enough to handle. The peel should slip off easily.
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Avocado, Tomato, and Natto Salad
In Japan, natto is a daily staple, contributing greatly to the health and longevity of the Japanese people. However, for most Westerners, it’s an acquired taste that many never achieve. With the right recipe, however, natto can become a delicious ingredient as its flavor and texture melds beautifully with the other ingredients in the recipe. This salad is a flavorful, excellent way to get the HEALTHY GUT benefits of this traditional Japanese favorite. Try this salad as a side dish to a main meal, or with buttered, sourdough bread or served over hot rice.
Curry-Roasted Root Vegetables with Marinara and Ghee
This colorful, delicious recipe uses a variety of naturally sweet root vegetables seasoned with ghee, curry, cayenne and a favorite marinara sauce. The vegetables are roasted in a hot oven to golden perfection and topped off with a sprinkle of parsley for the final touch. Vegetables we used include onions, carrots, rutabaga, golden beets and daikon radish. Add spices and parsley to personal taste.
Chana Samosa Chaat
Also known as Chole Samosa Chaat, this popular North Indian street-food is an mouth-watering conglomeration of layers of crispy samosas, savory chickpea curry, and various chutneys, toppings, and seasonings. It can be enjoyed as a meal or a snack. There is no set recipe, so you can get as creative as you like. Although there are a lot of spices added, it’s not at all complicated, and it’s delicious with hot naan bread.
Maple and Chai-Spiced Granola
This easy, delicious, not-too-sweet granola gets it’s chai-spiced flavors from Digestive Ghee plus additional cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. For this recipe, we’ve added watermelon seeds for extra crunch and nutrition. Recipe makes enough for 6-8 servings.
Grain-Free Creamy Kitchari
This creamy, delicious, grain-free version of an old Indian classic features yellow split mung dal blended with yellow potatoes, vegetables, ghee, and delectable Indian spices. Feel free to use vegetable broth, bone broth, or water, as desired. Pre-soaking the mung dal for 45 minutes to an hour helps to reduce the cooking time and make the kitchari even creamier. This will serve 2-4 people.
Roasted Broccoli with Curry and Garam Masala
This is a super easy recipe that combines the flavors of curry powder with garam masala. When mixed with oil and garlic, it makes a delicious coating for a variety of roasted vegetables. For an added treat, serve with a light drizzle of tamarind date chutney.
Simple, Nourishing Warm Milk Kefir
This is an ideal fall/winter beverage made with warmed milk, cultured kefir, Ayurvedic jaggery and a pinch of nutmeg. Kefir is a high probiotic beverage that must not be heated in order to preserve its beneficial bacteria. However, when blended with warmed milk, it becomes a delicious, nourishing, warm beverage just right for balancing VATA dosha which is naturally elevated in cool/cold, dry, fall and winter conditions.
Easy Homemade Garlic Naan
This recipe yields chewy, yummy, versatile, easy-to-make bread. The recipe makes 4 large or 6 smaller servings, so double the recipe if desired. We made this with organic, Italian soft wheat flour, however, you can use any flour of choice by gradually adding just enough to from dough. We’ve opted for dried parsley, black seed and some flaky sea salt to garnish, but feel free to experiment with whatever you love.
Einkorn Chai-Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies
These easy-to-make cookies have a yummy chai-like spice flavor! They’re made with whole grain einkorn flour but white einkorn flour will do nicely. Although we used mini chocolate chips, feel free to substitute as much as you like of your favorite kind. This recipe will yield about 16-18 cookies.
Anjeer-Kefir Smoothie with Dates and Raw Honey
In India, figs are called “Anjeer”. They are often enjoyed in a lassi, or for a snack, or dessert. This simple recipe provides probiotic support from the kefir and natural sweetness from figs, dates and raw honey. Spice it up as desired with cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg. This recipe makes enough for one person but can be doubled, tripled, etc.
South Indian Summer Sambar
Sambar is a delicious, super-flavorful South Indian lentil soup made with vegetables and seasonings. It’s typically served with idlis, rice or dosas. There is no one way to make sambar, so feel free to experiment with your choice of veggies, lentils and seasonings. We are keeping it seasonal for summer with zucchini and tomato.
