Amla comes from the Sanskrit word, Amalaki. It’s the Indian Gooseberry – a beautiful, tart fruit that’s famous for its polyphenols and vitamin C. Dried organic amla gives a tangy, slightly earthy depth to this refreshing, nutritious tea. Cinnamon, ginger and cardamom bring warmth, and cane or rock sugar adds mellow sweetness that complements amla’s naturally tart edge. Can also be enjoyed hot!
fresh ginger root
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.
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.
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.
Iced Green Tea with Ginger, Lime and Cardamom
Enjoy this delicious green tea year round. For a truly beautiful iced tea, add some blueberries to the bottom of your glass when serving. This recipe makes enough for one person but is easily doubled, tripled or quadrupled, as desired.
