Author: Dr Deepika
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Coconut Barfi – A Perfect Dessert for Pitta Dosha
Pitta-related foods should help to calm down the body’s fire. Salty, acidic, and pungent flavors should not be dominating, as Pitta is aggravated by these flavors. Sweet, astringent, and bitter flavors, on the other hand, lower dosha in the body. Check out our Pitta-Calming Kitchari – The Ayurved Co Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup shredded fresh…
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Kapha Face Pack
Kapha Prakriti individuals usually tend to have a combination of acne-prone skin with an oily T-zone. Let’s have a look at how to make a Kapha face pack. The application of natural herbal remedies like this along with diet guidelines helps to improve skin tone and also prevent recurrent breakouts and oiliness of the skin. …
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Amla Murabba or Amla jam
Amla is a fruit that has numerous health benefits. Amla not only boosts immunity but also helps keep cholesterol levels in check. It’s most popularly consumed as ‘Amla Murabba,’ which are sweet and spicy Amla balls. Ingredients: 15-20 Amla fruits (Indian Gooseberries) 2 ½ cups sugar ¼ tsp cardamom powder A few saffron strands Preparation…
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Coconut Chutney: How to Make It
Coconut Chutney is a South Indian condiment made from freshly grated coconut or coconut powder and flavoured with chilies, onions, curd, and tempering of fresh curry leaves. The mix of roasted dals, coconut, dried red chilies, and garlic in coconut chutney powder is a must-have companion for dosa, rice, and meals, as well as a…
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Health Benefits of Salt
Salt is an essential mineral for the human body and it is also one of the basic taste sensations. Traditionally, it is often used as a natural food preservative and ubiquitous food seasoning. Usage of salt and its consumption is traced worldwide in all cultures and cuisines. Let’s dive deep into the health benefits of…
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Indian Masala Chai : How to make it?
Nothing beats a perfect cup of Indian Masala Chai, whether it’s for cooling down in the summer or warming up in the winter. Black tea is steeped with warming, fragrant spices and is best served with dipping Parle-G biscuits or cake rusk. Masala is a spice, and chai is a type of tea. As a…
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Chickpea Hummus Recipe
It’s quite simple to make your own hummus or Chickpea dip at home. It takes just 5 minutes to make homemade hummus and this Chickpea hummus recipe is guaranteed to taste better than store-brought! Recipe for Chickpea dip Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) washed and drained chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1/2 tbsp…
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Health Benefits of Eating Garlic
Garlic literally means a ‘spear-shaped leek’ in the old English language. It is a staple spice used in every kitchen irrespective of geographical location. It is easy to grow and cultivate all year round and it is also native to Central Asia with over 120 different varieties grown worldwide. Read below to learn about some…
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Three Pillars of Life in Ayurveda
Ayurveda is indeed the science of life. The provision of Ayurveda is much more than disease treatment and reversal, it aims to remove the root cause of disease and prevents its recurrence. Ayurveda has a holistic and wholesome approach to health and wellbeing. The concept of three pillars of life is known as Trayaupsthambha in…
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How Sesame Oil is Good for a Healthy Lifestyle?
Sesame oil is a natural, plant-based product derived from sesame seeds. There are two types of sesame seeds, viz, black, and white. The only difference between the two types is that black sesame contains more calcium than white. Sesame is native to the Indian subcontinent and contains the highest amount of oil compared to other…