Ayurveda
Ayurveda is known as the science of life in Sanskrit from the root words Ayur meaning “life,” and Veda meaning “science.”
The practice treats each individual on their own with the understanding of the person and their current life. Any living organism in a state of equilibrium has the capacity to naturally heal itself.
Ayurveda treats the whole person, by attempting to understand each individual’s constitution, circumstances, lifestyle, tastes, emotions, attitude, and relationships.
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Kitchari
Ingredients:
1/2 cup split mung beans
1/2 cup basmati rice
3 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1/4 tsp. asafoetida
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups seasonal vegetables, grated, chopped or torn
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
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Rinse the mung beans and rice until the water runs clear. Let drain. Melt 2 tablespoons of ghee in a quart pot on medium-high heat. Add the garam masala, ginger, turmeric and asafoetida. Mix and sauté for one minute. Stir in the mung beans and rice and completely cover in the spicy oil. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, at just a simmer without drying. If it does start to dry, add boiling water. Stir in the vegetables now. Simmer another 5-10 minutes. Let stand, keeping it covered. Meanwhile, toast seeds in a small pan until lightly brown and aromatic. Serve the kitchari in bowls. Top with some ghee and toasted seeds for each serving.
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Seasonal Cleanses: Recipes for 3 days to 2 weeklong cleanses. Download below.