Ayurveda Recipes
Besan Barfi
Ingredients
11/2 cups coarsely ground almonds
3/4 cup ghee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup of chickpea flour (gram flour)
1/4 cup shredded coconut (grind for blend)
1/4 to 1/2 cup honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
3/4 tsp blend of ginger, nutmeg, turmeric, cardamom, and clove
Ground Saffron on top
Directions
- Melt Ghee over medium heat
- Reduce heat and add vanilla extract.
- Add ground almonds and chickpea flour, stirring for 7 to ten minutes, until batter is golden brown.
- Add coconut and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour batter in bow and allow to cool in refrigerator for 10 to 20 minutes just until warm.
- Add honey cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric, and cloves, saffron.
- Stir well, and pour on an 8-by-8-inch parchment paper covered dish.
- Flatten out and sprinkle coconut or crushed pistachio (e.g. rose petal).
- Put in fridge 1 to 2 hours or freezer for 30 minutes, cut squares to eat!
https://svasthaayurveda.com/badam-pak-a-no-bake-grain-free-absolutely-delicious-dessert-recipe/
Main ingredients in recipe
Honey is sweet, light and drying. It aids in digestion and reduces toxins. Supports digestion, soothes the throat, and has hypnotic qualities for a restful sleep.
Chana Flour (Chickpea) is cool, astringent and slightly pungent. It is a soluble fibre and is know to lower glycemic index level. Also known to help weight loss. A common face mask is a mixture of gram flour, turmeric, and milk into a paste. Allow to dry on the face and rinse with cold water.
https://birlaayurveda.co.in/ayurvedic-benefits-of-gram-flour/
Herbs that Calm
Ashwagandha
The Ayurvedic herb helps to balance and regulate cortisol levels, the primary stress hormone. Typically taken as a capsule or tincture. Reduces anxiety and fights fatigue.
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Holy Basil
It is an adaptogen that supports the adrenal system and helps regulate cortisol production.
Often consumed in tea. Promotes a sense of calm and builds emotional stamina.
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Chamomile
Lemon Balm
This herb contains an antioxidant called apigenin, which binds to certain receptors in the brain to promote sleepiness and reduce anxiety. Consumed generally in steeped tea, and extract in capsules. Supports digestion, soothes a nervous stomach, improves sleep quality.
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Lemon Balm
Passionflower
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm increases levels of the calming neurotransmitter GABA, helping to reduce tension and anxiety.
The mint family herb can be taken as a tea, capsule or tincture. Eases nervous tension, soothes digestive issues and improves sleep quality.
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Passionflower
Passionflower
Passionflower
Ayurvedic Tips for Fall
Fall is Vata Season
Fall has the characteristics of being dry, windy, erratic, cool, subtle, and clear. It is also a time to slow down, become more quiet and favour simplicity.
Begin to bring in warmth, oiliness, deep nourishment, closeness in relationships, stability, greater routine, and groundedness.
Foods Best for Fall Season
Start to add foods with more protein, fat, warming, spices, and served hot.
Foods with sweet, sour, and salty tastes which are mushy and soft topped with ghee or oil.
Cooked grains are beneficial like oatmeal, tapioca, cream of rice, cream of wheat.
Add in more cooked or steam vegetables, soups, and stews (grounding and moisturizing.
Meat and eggs are balancing, as well as, nuts and seeds.
Fruits-cooked apples, avocados, dates, grapefruit, grapes, citrus fruits (sour-heating).
Vegetables-beets, carrots, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, onions and garlic.
Grains-brown Rice, quinoa, wheat, basmati rice, and amaranth.
Legumes-kidney beans, mung beans, toor dal, urad dal.
Dairy Products-butter, buttermilk, cheese, cream
Oils-almond oil, ghee, olive oil, and safflower oil.
Sweetners-honey, jaggary, maple syrup.
Spices-anise, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, rosemary, ginger, turmeric.
Meats (warming)-beef, pork, chicken, and duck.
Fall Nourishing Activities
Daily Abhyanga (self massage) with warm sesame or almond oil before bathing.
Perform exercises which are slower and are grounding.
Instigate more routine in your life with eating, sleeping, exercise, and other activities.
Allow more time for rest to calm the nervous system and reduce travel and unfamiliar situations.
https://www.saumya-ayurveda.com/post/9-vata-rejuvenating-practices-for-fall