Why we love this recipe This is an exquisite multi-purpose sauce, perfect for your holiday entertaining and everyday needs. The heavenly flavor of the roses needs little enhancement. Use this sauce as a topping for vegetables, cooled as a dessert sauce or gently spread over your favorite protein. [separator] Ingredients 5 oz. Organic Rose Petal Spread 4 tablespoons organic ghee 1 tablespoon Organic Pitta Churna Juice of 1 lemon Directions Melt organic ghee in a saucepan and gently sauté the Organic Pitta Churna over a medium-high heat until the aroma is released from the spices. Be careful ..read more

First of all, this buttermilk is very different from what we call buttermilk in the West. This recipe is often used to restore the beneficial intestinal bacteria — a unique and difficult task. It is very good for assimilation and provides an excellent source of crucial digestive microbes. Ayurvedic buttermilk is better than yogurt or lassi for lightening emotions, as it is a lighter drink that does not increase Kapha. This delicious recipe helps restore the beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract, thus helping digestion and assimilation. Serves 1 Ingredients ¼ cup fresh cold yogurt (make ..read more

Using fresh ingredients, Vata pacifying spices, and unprocessed sourdough bread, this stuffing helps to make a heavy meal, grounding and soothing to sensitive Vata season digestion without sacrificing a holiday classic. INGREDIENTS: 1 loaf stale sourdough bread, or bread crumbs 24 oz vegetable broth 1 onion, chopped 3-4 stalks celery, chopped 1-2 large apples, diced 1 cup of pecans or walnuts, broken into smaller pieces 2 tablespoons equal parts fresh sage and thyme, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Vata Churna (may also use Pitta or Kapha churna) 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 3 tablespoons ghee or c ..read more

Ayurvedic cooking seeks to involve the six tastes in every meal. The six tastes—sweet, salty, bitter, astringent, pungent, and sour—are composed of the five elements and are important for balancing your prakriti (individual nature).  An Ayurvedic spice mix is an easy way to incorporate the six tastes into your diet. By blending your own spice mix, you can not only enhance the flavor of your meals but also enjoy a myriad of medicinal benefits for the mind and body. Why we love this recipe Cumin and turmeric are powerful traditional Ayurvedic spices that help strengthen digestion and s ..read more

What do beans, carbonated beverages, and eating too fast all have in common? They can give you gas now and then! Other factors can play a role, too—like stress, or eating incompatible foods. Obviously, the easiest way to deal with occasional gas is by avoiding foods and habits that cause it in the first place. But Ayurvedic herbs and spices can help you digest your food better, too.  What causes bloating and gas? We’ve all experienced it from time to time: the dreaded belly bloat. Your stomach feels like a hot air balloon and you could clear a room with your toots. Some of the culprits be ..read more

Why we love this recipe In India, a warm cup of well-spiced chai (tea) is synonymous with comfort. And while most traditional recipes call for a base of black tea, this Ayurvedic recipe is made using caffeine-free Kapha Tea. Perfect for cool, rainy weather and days when you’re feeling sluggish or congested, Kapha tea is a zesty blend of stimulating spices. Brew it with extra spices and almond/oat milk, and you have a delicious, caffeine-free take on traditional chai.  [separator] YIELD: 4 SERVINGS  Ingredients  6 tea bags of Kapha Tea 4 cups of water A few cinnamon sticks ..read more

Add a shimmering radiance to your complexion. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: · 1 cup water · ½ tsp. ground ginger · ½ tsp. ground turmeric · 1 teaspoon honey · Juice of half a lemon · Juice of one carrot · Sparkling water for topping (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until well combined. Pour into a rocks glass three-quarters of the way, and top the glass with sparkling water. You'll be glowing in no time from this healthy and delicious drink. Don't forget to check out mapi.com for more helpful recipes. © 1999, 2021 Maharishi AyurVeda Products International, In ..read more

Morning Wake up naturally, without an alarm clock. This will be difficult at first, but eventually, you’ll train yourself to wake up with the sunrise. Empty your bowel and bladder Tend to your mouth—brush and floss your teeth, and use sesame, coconut, or olive oil to practice oil pulling. Finish by cleaning your tongue with a copper tongue scraper. Practice abhyanga—self-massage with warm, herbalized oil. Include Nasya, the ritual of applying a few drops of oil inside your nostrils to clear and soothe your nasal passages. Take a shower before dressing in comfortable, natural fibers. Practice ..read more

It’s hard to satisfy everyone at the table even without considering one’s dosha characteristics. Building your own bowl is a perfect solution, allowing everyone to mix and match based on their own needs and preferences. In Ayurveda it is encouraged that all flavors or tastes be represented at every meal, including sweet: not only our traditional sweets, but including more Earth element foods such as some root vegetables and winter squashes, salty: of course salt and high-mineral containing foods, sour: lemons, limes and citrus and yogurt for example, pungent: onions, cheese, ginger and garlic ..read more

Why we love this recipe The popularity of avocado toast has boomed in recent years—and for good reason! It’s quick, convenient, and makes the perfect simple snack or light meal. This is just what’s called for when life gets busy, you’re feeling hangry, or you’re travelling without many fresh food options. Is Avocado Toast Healthy? Avocados are a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and contain many vitamins and minerals.  Try the Ayurvedic take on avocado toast, with both a savory and sweet option to satisfy cravings and keep you feeling balanced and nourished. [sep ..read more