How about a sweet treat that nourishes based on whole food and fiber? energy balls Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil2 tablespoons almond butter1/4 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 cup almond meala pinch of salt1 1/2 cups oat meal1 tablespoon cacao nibs 2 tablespoons shredded coconut In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla. Add the almond meal, oat meal and salt. Mix well with a fork until […]
brown rice + pearl barley + coconut breakfast You need 1 cup containing 1 tablespoon coconut flakes 1 tablespoon pearl barley (stimulates the break-down of fat in the cells) brown rice Transfer the dry ingredients to a pot. Add one cup of water and let the rice mixture soak for at least two hours or overnight. Add another cup of water, a pinch of salt, cook for approx. 30 minutes on low heat until the […]
frittata of mung beans, spinach and coriander 1 cup green mung beans, soaked over night1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons plain yoghurt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons coriander, chopped2 cups spinach, chopped1 teaspoon sattvic spice mix (recipe below)1/2 teaspoon salt Ghee or coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds for frying. Drain and rinse the mung beans. Using a high-speed blender pulse to purée the beans, lemon juice and yoghurt. Transfer the mung bean mixture to a […]
apple date morning kichari(serves 6-8 ) 1/2 cup basmati rice1/2 cup yellow split mung beans, soaked overnight or at least a few hours4 cups water2 teaspoons sweet spice mix (recipe below)2 apples, cored and chopped4 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon coconut oil Rinse the rice and mung beans well. In a saucepan bring the water, rice and mung beans to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered for 15-20 minutes.Add the […]
Whenever I prepare this mung dhal the smell of sizzling spices teleports me to Hassan’s kitchen in Madame Mallory and the smell of curry. It’s irresistible. mung dhal (basic recipe) 200g mung dhal double the volume of water 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon rock salt 1 tablespoon ghee 2 teaspoons cumin powder 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice powder (cinnamon, clove, star anise, Sichuan peppercorn, fennel seeds) Soak the mung beans during the night or for […]
Ayurvedic golden milk is a wonderful beverage to have in the evening on grey January days like these. It’s not only warming and nourishing but also extremely healthy due to its main ingredient turmeric. Turmeric is part of the ginger family and its yellow powder is widely used as a spice in Asian cooking. It has high concentrations of curcumin which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties. It helps to prevent or relieve symptoms of […]
My dear readers, this is not a joke, I really mean one hundred cookies! Antje passed by and brought me a nice little paper bag filled with some super healthy cookies. When I later asked her for the recipe, she sent me the below: Ayurvedic cookies 18 cups oat flakes 3 cups sunflower seeds 3 cups raisins (soaked in warm water, strained) 3 ts salt 6 ts cinnamon 3/4 ts clove powder 3/4 ts […]