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Ayurvedic cooking, also known as Ayurvedic cuisine, is a traditional Indian cooking style that aligns with the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. The goal of Ayurvedic cooking is to prepare food that promotes health, well-being, and balance in the body, mind, and spirit. Key principles of Ayurvedic cooking: 1. Use of fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients 2. Combination of six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent) 3. Use of herbs and spices for their medicinal properties 4. Cooking methods that preserve nutrients and energy (e.g., steaming, sautéing) 5. Mindful eating and dining practices Some popular Ayurvedic dishes: 1. Kitchari (a nourishing porridge made with rice, lentils, and spices) 2. Chana Masala (a spicy chickpea dish) 3. Saag Paneer (spinach and cheese curry) 4. Dal Makhani (black lentil and kidney bean curry) 5. Gajar Ka Halwa (carrot pudding) Benefits of Ayurvedic cooking: 1. Promotes digestion and nutrient absorption 2....

The benefits of clay pot cooking include: 1. Non-stick surface, reducing oil consumption and risk of high blood pressure and cholesterol. 2. Non-toxic and free from harmful chemical reactions, preventing poisoning and related ailments. 3. Balances pH levels, reducing acidity and the risk of diseases like cancer. 4. Environment-friendly, biodegradable, and long-lasting. 5. Intensifies flavors and aromas, making food taste fresh and delicious. 6. Keeps food hot for longer, aligning with Ayurvedic principles of avoiding reheating and leftovers. 7. Retains micronutrients and nutrients, unlike metal cookware which can lead to nutrient loss and toxicity. In Ayurveda, clay pot cooking is considered a healthy and balanced way of preparing food, aligning with the principles of maintaining balance and harmony in the body. Ayurvedic practitioners recommend using clay cookware to enhance the benefits of cooking and promote overall health and well-being.

Lemon Lemon is one such wonder fruit which is nature’s gift to you. This article will reflect upon some of the health benefits offered by lemon to you as per Ayurveda.lemon can be used as a fresh fruit as well as for purposes such as making pickles, chutney, squash, lemon water juice, etc. It is also used in the preparation of many dishes. Owing to the health benefits provided by lemon it is considered as a wonder fruit. Lemon balances all the three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha.  You may experience indigestion due to excessive eating or drinking, intolerance to certain foods, or taking pills on an empty stomach. The indigestion can cause burning sensation in the stomach, bloating or gassiness, nausea, etc. According to Ayurveda, cold happens due to an imbalance of the kapha dosha. Lemon is very effective in managing cold and cough. Lemon works on an aggravated Kapha due to its ushna (hot) potency. Lemon juice is very beneficial for the problems related to hair. If you...

Acocado mousse Ingredients 1 Cup coconut milk  4 small avocados or 2 large 1 tsp limes juiced 2 tablespoon honey or brown suger 1 tablespoon chopped pistachio (optional) cardamon half tea spoon Instructions In a blender, blend all the ingredients together, except the pistachios, until obtaining a lump-free, homogeneous, creamy mixture. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Yellow coconut sambal 1/2 Fresh Coconut or 100g cocont 1 Onion 1 Chile, fresh 1/2ts musted seed 60 ml -water 2 Galic 1/2 ts Turmeric 1/2 ts Cinnamon, ground Curry leaf sprigs 1/4 ts Fenugreek 1 Lime, juice of -salt to taste Take coconut, chop the onion and chile and slice the galic. Place in a pan, add the water, cinnamon, turmeric, curry leaves and fenugreek and cook until onions are soft. Add the water, stir well and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the lime juice and salt to taste.  Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Sago 4-5 tbsp sago or tapioca pearls warm water to pre-soak sago ¼ cup water for pot 1 0 cup coconut milk  ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon Salt ⅛ tsp cardamom  2 tbsp brown sugar or jaggery to sweeten cashew nut and rasins Pour enough warm water over sago, just enough to cover. Let it soak in the water for about 6-7 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring ¼ cup water to a boil. Add sago to pot, reduce heat and let simmer until water has almost evaporated. Pour in milk, mixed essence, and spices. Let mixture boil 10 minutes or until tapioca pearls are completely translucent. Add sugar or jaggery to sweeten.Take off heat and add the cashews and the raisins. You can serve this either hot or cool. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

         Where there is space, air begins to move, and the compound qualities of space and air manifest as cold, light, dry, rough, mobile, erratic, and clear.  Think of vata as the currents of the body. The body knows the food goes in the mouth, then down and out. It is vata that ushers it along. There is nothing problematic about the qualities of space and air or their function. However, if a body has accumulated too many of these qualities, certain aspects can get out of balance. For instance, the fall season is windy, dry, and cold, so the body gets this way after a little while (unless, of course, one is taking care to keep warm, eat warming, moist foods, and drink warm water). Too many vata qualities can result in signs of imbalance, such as gas and constipation, increasingly dry skin, and anxiety. HEALTHY VATA ENSURES THAT THE BODY HAS • Consistent elimination • Free breathing • Good circulation • Keen senses  TOO MANY VATA QUALITIES MIGHT CAUSE...

Curry powder For the thuna paha 200 g coriander seeds 100 gcumin seeds 50 g fennel seeds  (1 inch) cinnamon sticks 20fresh curry leaves 25g raw mungdhalor rice 5 cardomon 5 cloves 4 long pepper (Tippili) 5g asafodita in a dry frying pan (skillet) set over a low heat, dry-roast ingredients separately 5 Minits.put all the ingredients into a spice grinder and grind into a fine powder. Mix the blended powder well and keep it in an airtight container . Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Most people who have heard of Ayurveda have heard of the doshas. Dosha literally means “that which is at fault.”1 But doshas aren’t a problem until imbalance has been hanging around in the body awhile.  These energies do good or ill, depending on whether they are in a relative state of balance. That’s why it is more important to understand how to maintain balance.  Each performs a specific function in the body and manifests as a recognizable grouping of qualities. VATA (VA-tah) is the energy of movement. PITTA (PITT-ah) is the energy of transformation. KAPHA (CUP-hah) is the energy of structure and lubrication together Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Ceylon cinnamon is a powerhouse of nutrients and helps your body in a variety of different ways. The oils found in Ceylon cinnamon are said to soothe spasms, lower cholesterol and reduce gas pain in the abdomen. Little amounts of cinnamon can also stimulate your appetite.  Ceylon cinnamon is also said to be effective for diabetes patients, as it helps in lowering blood sugar. Cinnamon tea also helps in weight loss and also soothes menstrual cramps. A compound called ‘tannins’ found in Ceylon cinnamon can help in healing wounds by acting as an astringent. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Pumkin  According to Ayurveda, pumpkin is a sattvic food.Pumpkin a nutritious vegetable included in our diet possessing various health benefits. Pumpkin fruit is a natural coolant. It is used as a remedy for fatigue, body-ache, loose stools, intestinal worm infestation etc. It has beneficial effect on teeth, throat and eye. Seeds are considered as good brain tonic. Pumpkin fruit is used to cure fatigue, thirst, cold, ache, throat and eye infection. It purifies the blood. In children it cures excess body fat, gastric problems and irritable bladder. Pumpkin seeds are used to treat irritable bladder and prostatic complains. They are anti-parasitic, taenicide and diuretic. Seeds have beneficial effect on spleen, lungs and kidney. Treats gastritis, burns, chest pain, thirst, enteritis, bronchitis, fever, headaches, neuralgia, hemorrhoids, anemia, constipation etc Leaves are easy for digestion. They are used as a remedy for nausea, fever, pain, biliousness, bladder disorders,...

Sri lankan food menus THE RIGHT WAY TO HAVE A HEALTHY AND BALACED LIFE Sri lankan Ayurvedic Medicinal Spices Curcuma Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.Inflammation is incredibly important. It helps fight foreign invaders and has a role in repairing damage in your body. Although acute, short-term inflammation is beneficial, it can be a concern if it becomes chronic and attacks your body’s own tissuesIt may also help improve memory and attention. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

eramusu eramusu is a group of plants that grow in srilanka and different parts of the Indian subcontinent Chemicals in eramusu . might help decrease pain and swelling. Some chemicals might also help kill cancer cells or slow down their growth.for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, and many other conditions. It has traditionally been used for treating snakebites, scorpion stings, diabetes, urinary diseases, dyspnea, menorrhagia, oligospermia, anorexia, fever, abdominal colic and pain, dysentery, diarrhea, cough, rheumatism, headache, inflammation, pyrosis, skin diseases, leprosy, sexually transmitted diseases and cancer. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

beet root soup ideal food for February cleansing. They offer a healthy remedy to a congested spring liver. 2 Fresh beets 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (unsweetened) 1/4 Onion (red) 1/2 tea spoon cumin 1 table spoon lemon juice 1/2 cup Water Spices Salt, pepper,  Instructions Peel and chop the beets ,onion and cumin Cook them with the water in low-medium heat, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until tender. mix it well adding coconut milk salt pepper Serve in a soup bowl and top with fresh dill leaves and freshly squeezed lime juice. Enjoy. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

bittergourd Bitter gourd can be known as a valuable vegetable that contains many nutritional properties as well as medicinal properties . also very beneficial for some diseases. Therefore, in Ayurveda, gourd also has a special value.  Also, gourd sambal, gourd curry, gourd salad, gourd band are some of the delicious dishes prepared using gourd. Gourd is a very good food especially for diabetes patients. Raw gourd juice has the most benefits for diabetes. Eating gourd seeds can prevent the growth of cancer cells Gourd also brings unlimited benefits for external disorders of the body. Best for eczema. It relieves aches and pains and also eliminates body heat. If there are open wounds, the flesh will grow in them. Relieves pitta and swelling. It purifies the blood and relieves phlegm and suppresses hunger. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

papaya Papaya, is a plant that grows in both wet and dry regions of Sri Lanka. It is now cultivated almost all over Sri Lanka. Papayas are native to Malaysia, South Africa and Papua New Guinea. As for the nutritional value of this plant, its edible parts are many.The fruit, both raw and ripe, can be used in many recipes. Papaya is taken raw to prepare pickles, stews, curries etc. Ripe papaya is also used to prepare a number of delicious food recipes and dessert recipes.this is a very valuable source of vitamin A. It also contains vitamin C. Also, its fiber content helps in eliminating constipation Foods made from raw papaya should be consumed very sparingly in the early stages of pregnancy. Ripe papaya removes the deadness of the pregnant mother.Papayas pacify Vata, are okay in moderation for Kapha and Pitta. They are helpful for cough, asthma, liver and spleen disorders. The enzymes in papayas enhance digestion. Papayas are also a natural estrogen.Papaya leaves, latex (m...

vegetarian noodles soup 5 to 6 cups good-quality vegetable stock 1 to 2 stalks lemongrass, minced 3 whole lime leaves 1 to 2 red chiles, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 thumb-size piece galangal , sliced into thin matchsticks 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 cups baby bok choy, leaves separated and chopped if large some boiled carrot 1/2 cup good-quality coconut milk,  1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tea spoon coriander 1 tea spoon curry powder 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 to 2 cups cubed soft tofu 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped, garnish 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, garnish rice noodles Pour the stock into a soup pot. Add the prepared lemongrass, plus the lime leaves, chili, garlic, and galangal . Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes, or until the broth is very fragrant. Add the mushrooms. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft. Add the bok choy Reduce the heat to low and add the coco...

murunga salad Ingredients (for 2-3 servings) Handful of fresh murunga Leaves 1 cup fresh grated coconut (or as required) 2 green chili sliced 2-3 small red onion/shallots slice Salt to taste 1 tbspn fresh lime juice Slice murunga leaves into very thin pieces In a bowl, mix sliced onion, green chili, murunga leaf, coconut and salt together with lime juice.At this point, check the taste and adjust salt and lime juice as per taste if necessary. Morunga is very beneficial for the bone growth of children as well as pregnant mothers. Iron, calcium, and vitamin sources needed by the fetus can be obtained by eating moringa leaves. Due to its ability to stimulate the milk of lactating mothers, morunga leaf everybody can buy in asian shops in german,. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

kapha KAPHA Only when you add water to sand does it stick together so you can build a sand castle with it. The earth element requires water in this same way to get tissues to hold together. Kapha is like glue: cool, liquid, slimy, heavy, slow, dull, dense, and stable. This grouping of qualities provides density in the bones and fat, cohesion in the tissues and joints, and plenty of mucus so we don’t dry out. Great,  That is, unless the body becomes too heavy and too sticky, which can result in signs of imbalance such as loss of appetite, slow digestion, sinus troubles and allergies, or weight gain. HEALTHY KAPHA PROVIDES • Strong bodily tissues • Hearty immune system • Well-lubricated joints and mucous membranes TOO MANY KAPHA QUALITIES MIGHT CAUSE • Weight gain • Water retention • Sinus or lung congestion • Lethargy and sadness FOODS TO BALANCE KAPHA: ALL FOODS WITH THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS: dry, light, warming, pungent and bitter flavours help combat the sluggish nature of t...

thambun hodi spicy soup Thambun Hodda is one of the most delicious dishes in Sri Lanka In case of constipation To relieve body fatigue and pain after childbirth To speed up wound healing To increase appetite To reduce menstrual pain For colic Bloating and vomiting To cool the body To protect against bacteria and viruses To protect against dehydration We are going through a time when we are really feeling the benefits of our old food patterns and medicines. Therefore, you will be able to find solutions to issues like maintaining immunity with spicy soup.For people with weak digestion (agni), it stimulates digestion and helps to increase appetite Ingredients  1 tea spoon tamarind pulp 2 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoons of pepper powder  small fresh chili Finely chopped red onion A piece of cinnamon bark 1 tea spoon ginger  Curry leaves 2 tea spoon Coriander seeds 1 tea spoon cumin seed  Two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds salt  if you have galangal 1 tea spoon  M...