Tag: Kapha

Kapha is one of the three doshas. Understanding your dosha is fundamental to a deeper knowledge of yourself, your body, your way of acting and thinking. To understand more about doshas and identify yours, check out this article here.

Kapha is made up of the elements Earth and Water. It represents the principle of structure and anointing.
Kapha qualities: cold, oily, heavy, static, slow, dense, soft and viscous. In the human body, this dosha is represented by cells, liquids and mucus.

Kapha types are very stable, caring, loving, and security-conscious people. They are persistent, often a bit slow, and tend to suffer from complaints such as being overweight, inflexible, internal phlegm, as well as inflammation and congestion in the frontal sinus and lung area.

Ayurvedic Curry Hummus Recipe

Photo of a plate with two slices of bread with Ayurvedic Curry Hummus, tomatoes and cucumbers. There is also a bowl with the hummus. The environment is decorated with leaves and flowers.

This Hummus with curry Ayurvedic recipe is a creamy, protein-rich appetizer. It’s versatile and easy to personalize for every taste and dosha. Hummus is a very traditional recipe of Middle Eastern cuisine, it is a paste of chickpeas, with Tahini, garlic and spices, which can be consumed with bread, vegetables, in wraps, among others.
This traditional recipe is very flexible and can be adapted to your taste, using a variety of spices and herbs. Here, we made an adaptation, making a Curry Hummus, delicious and very healthy!
As the basis of this recipe is chickpeas, it is a protein-rich option, especially good for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Tofu with vegetables and coconut sauce

This tofu recipe with vegetables and a creamy coconut sauce is an amazing vegetarian, protein-rich meal, it is very healthy and flavourful. A very popular vegan cheese option around the world is tofu. Made from soy, this cheese has a very high protein content and very little fat.

Due to its high protein value, it is a very popular option used in several vegetarian and vegan recipes. As the taste of Tofu is usually very mild, it can be enhanced through seasonings, marinades and sauces. Check out this delicious Tofu recipe with vegetables and coconut sauce.
Extremely balanced in macronutrients with tofu and quinoa as high quality protein sources, rice and quinoa as carbohydrate sources and coconut oil as good fat sources. In addition, it is also rich in micronutrients and dietary fibre due to vegetables.

Ayurveda Golden Milk

Photo of Golden Milk/Turmeric Latte served in a double glass cup on top of a decorated napkin. On the side, there is cinnamon and turmeric to decorate.

A foamy golden milk version with great anti-inflammatory properties. Golden milk is also known as Turmeric Latte and Haldi Ka Doodh (indian). Black pepper, turmeric and cinnamon warm the body and stimulate the immune system. Golden milk has been recognised as a healing drink in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for centuries. Turmeric in particular can help with chronic complaints. Arthrosis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases are positively influenced by the spice. Turmeric also has strong anti-ageing effects and an immune-boosting effect. Because of its warming ingredients, golden milk is the perfect drink for the cold season.

Chickpea curry with pak choi

An earthy, nourishing, protein-rich curry recipe made from chickpea and pak choi that provides you with nutrients and vitamins.
Curry is a group of dishes inspired by traditional Indian stews that use curry as a seasoning. This mixed seasoning is made from various spices originating in India. Some of the spices in it are: turmeric, ginger, coriander, cumin, nutmeg shell and a few others. Moreover, this mix of spices went far beyond Indian and Oriental cuisine and gained fame around the world.
Curries in general are very versatile and you can make them with different ingredients, such as meat, chicken, fish, seafood and traditional vegetables. In this recipe, we will use chickpeas as the curry base and it serve it with a mix of quinoa with rice and steamed pak choi leaves.

In addition, chickpea is a grain rich in protein and various nutrients. This grain is delicious and very versatile, you can use it in several recipes to add protein, nutrients, flavors and texture.

Last, this dish is delicious, vegetarian and balanced in nutrients. It’s perfect for warming the body and soul. Try this wonderful chickpea curry recipe with Pak Choi!

Chickpea spinach soup with barley

Chickpea spinach soup with barley
A delicious, earthy, balanced soup made with chickpea, spinach and barley that provides you with healthy carbs, protein, and vitamins.
Soups are perfect as appetizers and for dinner, mainly because they are easy to digest, which means that your digestion does not affect your sleep.

This soup recipe is extremely nutritious and tasty. It is a complete meal in just one dish, without side dishes, as it is nutritionally balanced. As sources of protein and carbohydrates, this soup features chickpeas and barley. As a source of good fats, coconut milk and ghee or coconut oil.

Spicy barley porridge

Spicy barley porridge
A salty and spicy version of the typical Ayurvedic breakfast barley porridge. It will warm your body and your digestive system.
Porridge is a classic breakfast option for Ayurveda. It is a cooked dish, nutritionally balanced and easy to digest. Also, it’s super versatile and can be improved using different seasonings and toppings.
This recipe for spicy barley porridge is far from conventional and is delicious for breakfast or even lunch. Barley is rich in high-quality protein and carbohydrates, and flaxseeds bring good fats and more protein to your plate, as well as several important micronutrients.

Also, you can spice up this recipe with new flavors and textures by adding toppings. Good options for toppings are herbs, shredded carrots or other vegetables, and mushrooms. Let your creativity flow!

Turmeric Latte/Golden milk

A foamy golden milk version with great anti-inflammatory properties.
Golden milk is a very popular and delicious recipe from Ayurveda. This Turmeric Latte recipe is made using milk, spices and honey – or sweeteners of your choice.
The seasoning mix used has turmeric as its main ingredient, a spice with anti-inflammatory properties that helps boost immunity and is considered by Ayurveda to be a powerful remedy. In addition, pepper and cinnamon also support immunity and are thermogenic.
This turmeric Latte recipe is perfect to replace your regular Latte in the middle of the day, sweet, hot and delicious!

Sweet porridge with warm fruit

Sweet porridge with warm fruit.
Porridge is a classic Ayurveda breakfast that is very gentle for your digestive system, especially in the cold and windy season. This sweet version with steamed warm fruit of the classical ayurvedic breakfast porridge will warm your heart. Start a wonderful day with a delicious, healthy, fully-fledged and easily digestible porridge.
Porridge is a classic breakfast option for Ayurveda. It is a cooked dish, nutritionally balanced and easy to digest. Also, it’s super versatile and you can improve it using different seasonings and toppings.
uits bring even more micronutrients and dietary fibre to this dish, making it even healthier and tastier. In this recipe we use apples, pears and bananas, but you can replace them with fruits you have in your pantry.
Make this unconventional sweet porridge with steamed warm fruit and surprise yourself!

Kitchari Authentic from Ayurveda

Kitchari, authentic Ayurveda
Kitchari is the first food on our mind when we think about Ayurveda. The Authentic kitchari recipe from Ayurveda is made with few ingredients that we can find all over the world. In addition, it is very easy to digest and a good combination of protein and carbohydrates. Lastly, Kitchari can balance all doshas.

The basis of Ayurveda’s authentic Kitchari is rice and lentils, which are cooked together in this recipe. Lentils are a good source of protein and carbohydrates, balancing this recipe nutritionally. As a source of good fats, ghee is used. Rice is also a good source of carbohydrates.
Cumin seeds are great for bringing out the characteristic flavor of the dish and aiding in the digestion process in the body.

Kitchari (European version)

Ayurveda cooking is the practice of using food, spices, and herbs as medicine to nourish and balance the body. The goal of Ayurvedic cooking is to support each individual’s unique constitution by incorporating specific foods and spices into their diet. It emphasizes the use of fresh, whole foods, and encourages the consumption of local and seasonal food. By following these principles, Ayurveda cooking promotes digestion, boosts immunity, and improves overall health and well-being.