Massaman Curry Noodles (V, GF, NSF)
It has taken me weeks to get this recipe on the blog, with numerous trials and attempting to make it taste like Massaman Curry without the shallots and garlic was a task. But I feel like I've finally gotten close. Or at least close to a delicious thai-inspired curry....
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Sweet Potato Broccoli Soup (V, GF, NSF)
Oddly enough, no one in our family loves soups, probably because we enjoy our carbs way to much! But soups really are amazing for the body during the Fall, early Winter, and the transition into late Winter when Kapha Season begins. Most of us especially in the...
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Ratalu Gnocchi with Rosemary Pesto (V, NSF)
Ratalu also known as Kand, Ube, or Purple Yam is a very nourishing root vegetable in Ayurveda. In my last post, I briefly mentioned the role of the Dhatus or the 7 tissues of the body. In order to understand the human body from an Ayurvedic standpoint, it's necessary...
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Makar Sankranti and Sesame Truffles (V, GF)
This week, many Hindus will celebrate the festival of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan which signifies the movement of the Sun northwards leading to longer days, warmer weather, and the beginning of harvest season. This festival is celebrated in some parts of India by day...
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Baklava Rolls
We're slowly transitioning from Vata season to Kapha season. We're soon going to leave the dry, cold air behind and enter the heavy, moist season of snow and more rain which will bring us into Spring in a couple of months. Before we leave Vata season, I couldn't...
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Veggie Ramen Soup (V)
Happy New Year and Happy Monday! Hoping you all had a wonderful holiday season. We definitely did! Our parents and siblings visited us for the first time since our move so it was a nice break for Param and me while V and D were showered with much needed grandparent...
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Vegan Basundi (no refined sugar)
Basundi is a rich and delicious South Asian dessert especially popular during the festive season. It is sweet and moist with warming spices making it a perfect addition to your diet during the Fall season. Traditionally, basundi is made by simmering whole milk for a...
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My Ayurvedic Pregnancy: Months 7 and 8
You’re almost there, mama! Welcome to the 3rd trimester! It is said that the 1st Trimester is the Vata phase of the pregnancy when you experience nausea, weakness, and fatigue. The 2nd trimester is the Pitta phase in which you have a sudden increase in energy. And now...
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My Ayurvedic Pregnancy: Month 6
This is going to be a quick post. Things have probably gotten so much more “real” now between seeing your baby on Ultrasound, seeing your growing baby bump, and also potentially planning an upcoming shower. Physically, as your uterus grows, you may begin...
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My Ayurvedic Pregnancy: Month 5
I apologize for being so absent over the past couple of weeks. Not only have I been swamped with work as I near closing the clinic before maternity leave begins but I am also finishing up my Ayurvedic Counselor program and I had to catch up on all of my assignments....
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