If your predominant Ayurveda dosha (body type) is Kapha, then your steady nature is governed by structure, earth and water which is why Kapha-types such as yourself may struggle at times with excess weight and a general feeling of heaviness. Your skin is likely smooth, your eyes large and kind, and your stamina steady and […]
What’s for Breakfast? Pitta Dosha
If your predominant Ayurveda dosha (body type) is Pitta, then your fiery nature is governed by metabolism, digestion and producing plenty of energy. Pitta-types such as yourself are typically medium in weight and size and may have red or blonde hair, blue or green eyes and/or freckles, beauty marks and moles. Pitta types are […]
What’s for Breakfast? Vata Dosha
If your predominant Ayurveda dosha type is Vata, then you are naturally governed by motion, energy, air and ether. Vata-types such as yourself generally go by impulse and are quick and light on their feet. They’re mostly thin with dry skin and hair, and may feel quite cold, even in warmer weather. Since Vata types […]
Munching on Mukhwas
Have you noticed the little bowl of colorful, candied seeds sitting close to the door at Indian restaurants? Maybe you’ve even tried a small spoonful? It’s called “mukhwas”. It’s a common treat in Indian homes and restaurants, and for very good reason! Not only is it a tasty after-meal breath freshener, it’s also a good […]
Easy dabeli/samosa pinwheels (baked/air fried)
“These dabeli/samosa pinwheels are the perfect bite sized appetizer. They are baked/air fried and turn out super flaky and crispy with an amazing melt in the mouth filling. The dabeli filling is tangy, sweet, spicy, crunchy and a total treat for your taste buds! What a perfect appetizer/party snack! You have to give this recipe […]
The West has Bastardized Soy
OPINION By Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist There’s no substitute for the real thing. What’s up with so much misinformation out there about food? With all the conflicting information out there, it could drive a person crazy, and I personally find it incredibly frustrating. Take the Mediterranean Diet for example: For years, I’ve studied the benefits […]
Thandai, a Favorite Indian Cooling Summer Drink
Originally from Northern India, the ever-cooling, aromatic thandai is one of India’s most beloved beverages! As the name suggests, thandai comes from the Hindi word, “thanda” which means “cool”. It’s an energizing and refreshing, milk-based beverage associated with, and often consumed during the time of the Holi festivals, and especially during the scorching summer heat. […]
Kitchari Cleanse – Panchakarma and Balance
Kitchari is India’s most beloved comfort food. It has been enjoyed for countless centuries and is even referenced in the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, dating back to the 9th to 8th centuries BCE. Even before the arrival of such famous Indian dishes as pulao and biryani, kitchari was there to nourish kings and royal […]
Kabuli Chana and Kala Chana
Chana is world-class cuisine! In the west, we call chana chickpeas and garbanzo beans. They are one of the oldest legumes of all. Evidence of their use and consumption dates as far back as 7,500 years, initially to the Middle East although ancient samples have been discovered in Greece, France and other parts of Europe, […]
Kabuli Chana Salad
This simple salad makes a wonderful, refreshing lunch or a light dinner. Try it over a bed of leafy greens or with some crusty hot sourdough bread spread with ghee.
Kala Chana Curry
This delicious curry is simple and nourishing. Feel free to experiment with additional, seasonal vegetables. We love the ghee, cilantro and lemon wedges for garnish, but don’t hesitate to add some sliced avocado if you have it on hand.
Hawaiian Sandalwood
From the fragrant heartwood of the Santalum tree comes a most treasured essence – that of sandalwood, an indescribably warm and sensual fragrance that has mesmerized, soothed and enchanted humans throughout the ages. Renowned for its use in fine incense, sandalwood is sacred, used for thousands of years by yogis and seekers to elevate their […]
