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 or yogurt. Honey can be added for greater sweetness, and feel free to add additional spices such as cinnamon and/or ground ginger as well. This recipe makes enough for one person but can be doubled, tripled, etc.
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Heart-Warming Arjuna Moon Milk with Rose Petal Jam
Moon Milk is a soothing, delicious milk-based hot beverage that has its roots in the healing tradition of Ayurveda. It’s useful for deep relaxation and sound rest, and is often taken at bed-time to calm stress and anxiety. Adding medicinal ghee increases the effectiveness and potency of the herb, carrying it deeper into the body. Feel free to adjust the spices as desired.
Darjeeling Green Tea Latte
This is a simple, wonderful tea that can be made with your choice of milk, however, the richer the milk (or nut milk) the creamier and more delicious the tea. If you enjoy dairy products, try this recipe with 6 Tbsp whole milk and 2 Tbsp cream in place of half cup (8 Tbsp) milk. The tea is wonderful hot, but can also be enjoyed cold on a hot summer day.
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 […]
Pumpkin Spice Bread with Honey-Cream Cheese Spread
This warming, yummy spice bread can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert or breakfast treat. It’s even more delicious with a steaming cup or coffee, tea, hot cocoa or spiced chai. For a maple flavor, simply substitute pure maple syrup for honey in the Cream Cheese Spread recipe.
Sprouted Mung Beans
A Word About the Quality of Our Turmeric
We received a review from a customer who purchased our Turmeric Powder. He left us feedback that we feel must be addressed so there is no confusion whatsoever about the purity and the quality of our product. The customer informed us that he routinely tests for foreign particles, fillers, additives and preservatives according to a […]
Saffron Fish Soup
This simple soup is comforting, nourishing and delicious. Round out the meal with a hot, crusty French baguette and a simple side of dressed salad greens. For additional flavors reminiscent of the Mediterranean, consider using either Italian or Herbes de Provence Spiced Ghee.
Kashmiri-Saffron Risotto Alla Milanese
This wonderful recipe is a lot simpler than you might think. The combination of white wine, garlic-ghee, Kashmiri Saffron and Pecorino Romano will have you coming back to it quite often. The cheese is salty – adding additional salt is optional.
Almond Saffron Halwa
Halwa is a rich, incredibly delicious Indian dessert typically made from semolina, grains or nuts cooked in milk with sugar and ghee, Here, we’ve used easily purchased, blanched almond flour to make it simple and have flavored it with the addition of the finest Kashmiri Saffron. A little goes a long way!
Sweet Potato Hummus with Artichokes and Black Sesame Seeds
This nutritious, colorful hummus is makes a delicious bread or cracker spread. Try it with a variety of vegetables or stuffed into bell pepper “boats” or lettuce cups. It’s great, too, with a favorite cheese. Use salt, artichoke hearts and spices as desired.
