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Pure Indian Foods, The Ghee Spoon Blog

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Drinks

Anjeer-Kefir Smoothie with Dates and Raw Honey

September 3, 2024 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist Leave a Comment

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.

Heart-Warming Arjuna Moon Milk with Rose Petal Jam

July 25, 2023 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist Leave a Comment

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

March 28, 2023 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist 2 Comments

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.

Black Darjeeling? Green Darjeeling? Here’s the Difference

April 11, 2022 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Tea is a multi-cultural icon, beloved the world over and enjoyed in myriad forms. Yet all tea, other than herbal tea, comes from the same plant – the Camellia sinensis. Darjeeling Tea is well-known as the “Champaign of Teas”. Authentic Darjeeling comes from the Chinese variety of the Camellia sinensis. It grows at the foothills […]

Tangy Tamarind Summer Drink

July 29, 2020 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Indian Dahi Yogurt Traditionally Made in Earthen Pots

January 20, 2020 by Pure Indian Foods 1 Comment

The age-old tradition of making and eating Indian yogurt dahi is considered an important part of Indian culture and cuisine. Many people in India keep to a strict vegetarian diet which makes dahi especially important as a natural, delicious probiotic food that supports healthy digestion. Indian dahi is a special form of fermented milk which […]

Homemade Indian Style Dahi Yogurt on Countertop

January 19, 2020 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Homemade Indian Style Dahi Yogurt in Instant Pot

January 19, 2020 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Using Milk in Ayurvedic Tradition with Nuts & Spices

May 23, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods 1 Comment

Indian cooking is both delicious and medicinal. Much of it is based on the tradition of Ayurveda, an ancient Vedic system which uses the innate wisdom of nature to restore and maintain the health and balance of body, mind and spirit. The use of milk when properly prepared with certain spices, fruits and nuts, confers […]

3 Delicious Beverages You Can Make With Tamarind

April 19, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

You can find the unique taste of the tamarind fruit in a variety of Asian dishes. The fruit has a unique sour-tart flavor, with a a little bit of a sweet undertone. Depending on how it’s used and what it’s paired with, the expression of tamarind can change, making it a versatile ingredient.   Think […]

Tamarind Whiskey Sour

April 19, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

The main flavor in this cocktail comes from the tamarind. Make sure you have the highest quality organic tamarind paste for the best flavor!   Print Recipe Tamarind Whiskey Sour Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Course Beverages Cuisine Indian, Thai Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1-1/2 oz bourbon1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed3/4 […]

Refreshing Tamarind Tea

April 18, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods 2 Comments

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