Pair these wonderful green beans with a cooling raita or plain yogurt; serve hot with favorite bread/roti, paratha, or steamed basmati rice with protein of choice – legumes/daal, tofu, chicken, beef, etc.
Recipe Ideas
Cucumber, Carrot, and Tomato Raita
Raita is a classic Indian favorite made from yogurt, cucumbers, and cumin. There are endless variations that feature additional vegetables and spices. It’s a delicious, cooling addition to a spicy meal, dish, or snack.
Ginger Miso Soup
There’s nothing more soothing than an awesome bowl of miso soup – the Japanese equivalent to chicken soup! Use any miso you like – the darker, red miso is typically a winter food; the lighter white and yellow miso varieties are lighter and enjoyed more often in spring and summer. Vary the vegetables as you wish, however, for the probiotic benefits, use only UNpasteurized miso (never dried or powdered), added to slightly cooled hot soup, but not boiling-hot. This recipe serves 2 people.
Dal Makhani
This wonderful Dal Makhani is rich, creamy, and packed with North Indian flavor. It’s a slow-cooked dish that tastes even better the next day! Enjoy with naan, tandoori roti or rice. It’s a perfect treat for friends and family.
The Seven Dhatus: Understanding the Basics of Health
At the heart of Ayurveda lies a deep understanding of the five elements (air, earth, fire, water, and space/ether), the three gunas (characteristics of nature that include sattva/purity, rajas/motion, and tamas/inertia) and the seven dhatus (the tissues or building blocks of the body that include the plasma/lymph, blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow and reproductive […]
Sattvic, Rajasic, Tamasic – The Characteristics of Nature as it Relates to Food
From the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda comes a deep understanding of food that reaches far beyond our knowledge of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Food is more than fuel for our body – it is a vital force that shapes our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual awareness. At the heart of this understanding […]
Spiced Nuts in Garlic Ghee
These savory spiced nuts make a great, healthy snack for home and travel. Try them with fruit, yogurt or cottage cheese, chopped and added to cooked grains, or spread over jam on whole grain bread. Adjust seasonings according to personal taste. Remember: To preserve freshness and prevent rancidity, all roasted nuts should be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator or the freezer for long-term storage.
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Cumin, Coriander and Balti Curry season this delicious vegetarian black-eyed pea salad. The peas can be substituted with another legume if desired, and the amounts of vegetables and dressing ingredients can always be altered to personal preference. Enjoy this healthy salad with buttered crusty sourdough, or as a wrap. It’s wonderful served over baked potatoes or stuffed into pita pockets, too.
Chipotle Masala Rice with Tamarind
This delicious basmati rice dish is seasoned with a unique masala made from dry-roasted smoked Chipotle Morita chili peppers. Tamarind, jaggery, ghee, and roasted peanuts round out the flavors. Serve this as a side dish, or as a main dish with added vegetables and protein of choice. You can reduce the heat (spiciness) of the masala by halving the chili pepper and removing the seeds before pan-toasting.
Tamarind-Ginger Grilled Chicken Thighs
Tangy and slightly sweet, these finger-licking chicken thighs are so easy you’ll go back to them time and again. For the marinade, we’ve used A Date with Tamarind Chutney for a little sweetness, but feel to use straight tamarind paste if you prefer a stronger tart flavor. The tamarind-ginger marinade is also great with tofu, summer squash, onions, peppers, and sweet potato.
Easy Pad Thai
The main flavor in this well-known dish comes from the tamarind. Make sure you have the highest quality organic tamarind paste for the best flavor! Print Recipe Easy Pad Thai Votes: 1 Rating: 2 You: Rate this recipe! Course Entree, Main Dish, Non-vegetarian Cuisine Thai Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 8-ounce package pad thai […]
No-Bake Cocoa Natto Cookie Bites
Many people are aware of the tremendous benefits of natto, a Japanese staple that, for many Westerners, can be a bit off-putting. That’s where the Pure Indian Foods Freeze-Dried Natto comes in so beautifully. It’s easily reconstituted, and best of all, the taste is mild and pleasant, blending well with other flavorful ingredients. These cookie bites are a coconut-free version of the recipe available at https://www.pureindianfoods.com/blogs/recipes/coco-natto-cookie-bites. If you want to consume some natto every day and don’t know where to begin, these chocolatey cookie bites are a great place to start.
