In Ayurveda we are always aiming to cook food as fresh as possible and this beloved chapati recipe is a simple way to enjoy freshly cooked bread every day. Chapati is a classic Indian style flat bread cooked with whole flour over a hot skillet or open flame. It is a staple in the Ayurvedic diet as an augmenting side to any vegetable dish such as a dahl or soup.
Recipe: Green Mung Dosas
These Green Mung Dosas are a wonderful spring dish and were inspired by the incredible Jody Vassallo in her book The Yogic Kitchen. This simple, easy recipe is a take on the classic South Indian Dosa, except far quicker without the fermentation time.
Enjoy for a delicious and easy Spring lunch!
Seasonal Eating Guide: Spring
Ayurveda is a holistic system of health & healing based in nature’s wisdom. It works to bring each individual – body, mind, and spirit back into a state of true, vibrant health in alignment with nature. One of the most simple and beautiful ways we can align ourselves with nature’s rhythms is by honouring the change of season. We’ve reached spring here in the southern hemisphere and Ayurveda views the season as a time dominated by kapha dosha which holds an earthy, heavy, and slow quality.
To shift into the season, we can adopt changes in our ahar (diet) to balance kapha dosha. The foundation of Ayurvedic practice is ‘like increases like and opposites balance’ so to balance kapha dosha we must invite the opposite qualities of warmth, energy, and stimulation into our diet. We want to be moving away from the more grounding, comforting foods of winter and towards a more fresh and vibrant diet in Spring.
Guide to Self Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Oil Massage)
Abhyanga is the soothing and healing practice of self-massage that is an important part of an ayurvedic dinacharya (daily routine). It is an incredibly nourishing practice that holds countless benefits for the body and mind. Abhyanga grounds us into the body, calms our nervous system and is particularly helpful for pacifying vata dosha.
Recipe: Tahini, Rose & Cardamom Cookies
I was introduced to Tahini cookies earlier this year and instantly fell in love with this sweet-savoury treat. I tried and tested different flavour combinations but, Rose & Cardamon has to be my favourite. In Ayurveda it is a combination particularly balancing for Pitta but, is also well loved in Middle Eastern cuisine.
This balanced, sweet treat is best enjoyed with a warm cup of Chai. They are easy to make, a perfect blend of flavour & consistency and there is something about a touch of Rose that makes the ritual feel luxurious.