Who doesn’t love fresh hot, mouth-watering pancakes for breakfast? It’s an all-time American favorite! Pancakes can be either sweet or savory and are often made from a variety of flours such as buckwheat, spelt or whole wheat, or gluten-free and grain-free kind from nuts such as ground almonds or coconut flour. Savory pancakes are often […]
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Is Ghee Paleo?
Many are making the switch to a Paleo diet in order to change their lifestyles and eating habits for good in an effort to achieve all-over body health through consuming foods that come from as close to the earth as possible. Some call it the hunter-gatherer or caveman diet because the goal is to […]
Delicious Baking Recipes With Ghee
“Bitter butter makes a bitter batter, better butter makes your batter better.” It’s not just a tongue twister – the quality of the ingredients you use determines the quality of your cakes, cookies and other baked goods. Using low-quality ingredients in your baked goods can make them dry, in flavorless, and more likely to spoil. […]
How to use ghee
Snacks and Appetizers Toss into fresh popped popcorn or make your own: Melt ghee, add salt and popcorn, pop until done. Mix with good quality coarse sea salt (like Celtic Sea Salt). Add chives and spread over pita bread. Mix with nut butters such as almond, peanut, cashew and others for an amazing dip for […]
Yunnan Rose-Flower Cakes
These easy-to-make, fragrant cakes are based on the traditional Chinese cakes made with dried rose petals. Enjoy with a cup of white or green tea. The recipe makes 4 cakes but can be doubled for more.
The Significance of Oils in Ayurvedic Skin Care
Ayurveda has always preferred oils to lotions and other modern, commercial skincare potions. That’s because natural, unadulterated oils are critical to vibrant, holistic skincare. Oil is deeply nourishing! It brings balance as it rejuvenates our skin, enlivens our senses, and calms our emotions. Oils contain highly prized essential fatty acids, vitamins, and potent antioxidants, as […]
Banana Spice Cake with Spelt Flour
This cake is good anytime of the year – warm at Christmas, and chilled for a summer treat. For the best and freshest flavor, the bananas should not be overly ripe. A nice yellow color with no, or just a few, darker spots is just right.
Green Bean and Tomato Bhaji
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
