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Mung Bean Thoran is a wholesome, nourishing and flavourful South Indian dish that brings together protein-rich mung beans (cherupayar) and freshly grated coconut. When eaten by itself or alongside rice and curry, it is an easy way to add protein and fibre to your diet without heavy oil or excess carbs. This comforting stir-fry is a wonderful addition to an everyday meal and can be enjoyed with steamed rice, roti, or as a light side with any curry or dal.

Postnatal Fenugreek Porridge: A Nourishing Recipe for Postnatal Care
Fenugreek Porridge is a warm, comforting and nourishing dish that can be included as part of a balanced postnatal diet. Made with fenugreek and wholesome ingredients, this comforting porridge is a simple option for a nourishing breakfast or snack or even a meal during the postnatal period.

Postnatal Lamb Shank Soup: A Nourishing Recipe for Postnatal Care
Lamb Shank Soup is a warm, hearty and nourishing dish that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced postnatal diet. Slow-cooked lamb shank combined with vegetables, herbs and gentle spices creates a comforting soup that is ideal for a wholesome meal.

Postnatal Garlic Chutney: A Nourishing Recipe for Postnatal Care
Postnatal Garlic Chutney is a simple, flavourful and nourishing accompaniment that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced meal during the postnatal period, especially the first 3-7 days. Made with garlic, coconut, warming spices and sesame oil, this chutney adds flavour to everyday meals while bringing together wholesome ingredients traditionally used in Indian cooking while helping to improve uterine emptying and restoration.

Dal & Vegetable Curry is a wholesome, nourishing and flavourful dish that brings together protein-rich lentils and a variety of fresh vegetables. When ate by itself or with some yogurt, it is an easy way to add protein and veggies to your diet without increasing carb intake.

“You must find the place in yourself, where nothing is impossible” Dr Deepak Chopra...

Ayurvedic Lifestyle for Summer
This article is part of Ayurvedic Seasonal Routines series preceded by Ayurvedic routines for winter ...

Dips for Summer
A cooling side dish for hot days of summer! With Biriyani or Rice,.....

Ayurveda, traditional healing system of India, emphasises mainly on promotion of health and prevention of diseases...

Pumpkin Erissery
Pumpkin Erissery would be familiar for South Indians especially those from Kerala as it’s one of the main.......

As we advance to modern health care, we are forgetting certain healthy choices we used to practice. Here I would like to discuss some of the healthy lifestyles we used to do for centuries and lost when we advanced to modern life....

Date Pudding: The Mouth-Watering Pudding
Date pudding is an easy-to-make pudding comprising dates, one of the healthiest fruits, as the main.....

Alternative therapies also known as Complementary medicine is any form of therapies or system of medicine other than Conventional Western Medicine...

Ayurveda, Immunity and COVID-19
Everyone is talking about immunity now; Immunity is the ability of the body to resist a specific org ...

Quinoa, Seaweed And Baby Kale Tabouli
Comprising healthy ingredients, this dish would be perfect to keep you cool during summer....

Looking for an alternative for coffee or tea? Here is an excellent option from ancient wisdom of India.....

Depression isn’t just an emotional struggle—it affects your entire being. From persistent low moods to fatigue, lack of motivation, and mental fog, it can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Ayurveda perceives depression as an imbalance in the body’s natural energies (doshas), often caused by stress, poor digestion, or lifestyle habits.

Summer Detox Drinks: Stay Hydrated & Refreshed
Summer heat can often become difficult to endure. To beat the scorching heat, it's best to have some ...

Strawberry Almond Meal Cake
A piece of cake can add more joy to the celebrations! Find the healthy yummy Almond meal cake .........

Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
The world is going through a health crisis, novel Corona Virus Disease (severe acute respiratory syn ...

Beetroot Pomegranate Juice
Beetroot Pomegranate Juice is a detox drink that can keep you hydrated, healthy and cool during summer....

Quinoa and Sweet Potato Kitchari
Kitchari means “mix” and quinoa paired with sweet potato creates a deeply comforting.....

Veg Kheema
Veg Kheema can be termed as a ‘mock meat’ dish due to its resemblance to minced meat......

Creamy and Delicious Spinach Coconut Soup
Spinach holds remarkable abilities to restore energy, increase vitality, and improve the quality of the blood....

Red Lentil Lemongrass Soup
Spring, the time of renewal and growth. Also, spring is a time that may leave us feeling foggy and......

Ayurvedic Tips For a Healthy Skin
We all suffer some type of skin issues at some stages of life- ranging from itchy dry skin to a full ...

Healthy Banana Bread
If you are looking for sweet bread to have with your tea or to have as a dessert, Banana Bread would be the best choice......

Aviyal: Mixed Vegetable Curry
Mixed Vegetable Curry, commonly known as Aviyal, is a south Indian curry.....

Roasted Vegetable Barley Risotto
Roasted Vegetable Barley Risotto is a versatile pasta-esque dish that can be had either as a main......

Pradhaman: A Traditional South Indian Dessert of Lentil Pudding
Pradhaman is a variation of payasam (kheer/ rice pudding), which is one of the traditional desserts of South India.......

Ayurveda, traditional holistic system of healing and wellness, gives prime importance to maintaining health and promoting wellness. Seasonal regimes are another important part of...

Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Soup with Kale Crisps
Roasted parsnip and carrot soup is a delicious, creamy and gluten-free vegan soup which.....

Rice And Mung Bean Porridge
Rice and Mung Bean Porridge is a traditional dish of South India where it’s known as Payar Kanji...

As promised earlier in my previous blog about Ayurvedic seasonal routines,I’ve thus begun writing an article series of ayurvedic routines for each season...

Ayurveda and Yoga Yoga has become an essential part of global lifestyle where as Ayurveda has already proved its presence ...

Oats and Nuts Laddu: Nutrition Powerhouse
Ready to switch to a healthier snack option? Let the oats and nuts laddu be your go-to companion for ...

Almonds are one of the most nourishing foods for both the mind and body. Packed with healthy fats, proteins, and essential nutrients, almonds are considered a sattvic food, promoting mental clarity, vitality, and overall well-being. 

The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage....

Rasam: Traditional South Indian Soup
When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing quite like a hot bowl of soup to warm you up. That's ...

Sinuses are eight hollow cavities in our skull around the nose. Sinuses lighten the skull, acts as a shock absorbers for skull, improve our voices and moistens nasal cavity...

Eating in Ayurveda: 10 Facts You Should Know Ayurveda the holistic medical system of India; deals with all embodied lives; humans, animals and plants ...

Red Lentil Dal: The Gluten-Free Vegan Dish
Red lentil dal curry or widely known in India as Masoor dal is generally a vegan and nutritious dish ...

Improve your Digestive Energy ‘AGNI’ Ayurveda, India’s traditional system of health and healing has a unique understanding of body. One of the ...

Tasty & Healthy Yam Dishes for This Season
What is Yam? How it benefits? Elephant foot yam or simply Yam is a tuber vegetable filled with nu ...

A Quick and Easy Wintermelon Dish (Olan): A Curry for Pitta
Olan is a quite popular dish in South India. A Sadya, the South Indian Feast, is incomplete without ...

Veg Pulao
Veg pulao is a one-pot dish made of basmati rice, vegetables, spices, and herbs,making it a deliciou ...

Beat Mouth Ulcers with Ayurveda
Mouth ulcers are generally considered as a minor problem; however for suffering group it can be chron ...

Creamy & Healthy Red Lentil Curry
While adding nutrition to your meal, Red Lentil Curry is a vegan traditional Indian curry. Without a ...

Mixed Vegetable Curry
Mixed Vegetable Curry is an Indian dish that is truly healthy as well as delicious. Though this is a ...

Pumpkin Soup: A Creamy Vegan Detox Meal
Pumpkin soup forms a thick and creamy dish filled with the natural flavours of Pumpkin and spinach. ...

Pinni: It’s Sweet Yet Healthy
Comprised of flax seed powder and dates, Pinni is a North-Indian special sweet, which is gluten-free ...

Autumn & Imbalance in the Vata Dosha
As we embrace our passions and drill into the mystery of life, we unite with the noble complexity of ...

In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety have become commonplace, Ashwagandha has gained significant attention for its natural approach to enhancing mental and physical health. 

Ayurveda never stops to astonish me. I always observed that Ayurveda is especially good when it comes to digestive disorders and chronic diseases....

Balancing our Doshas Ayurveda, the holistic medical system understands living body in its own unique way. The subtle functional ...

Amla: Health Benefits, How and When to Eat, and Its Side Effects
Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is hailed as a powerful superfruit with a wealth of benefits. Renowned f ...

There are three basic groups of functional factors in every human being, as Ayurveda says. These Doshas, known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha, does the proper balancing of our body....

Quick Ways to Fight Skin Diseases with Ayurveda A skin disease is often rooted deeply in various underlying tissues like fat, blood and muscles. Most ...

Are you craving for something sweet and comforting? Kesari is the perfect dessert for a delightful indulgence. Originating from South India, this popular dish is known for its rich, buttery texture and sweetness. Whether you’re celebrating a festival or simply want a quick sweet fix, Kesari is your go-to treat.

How to Prevent Flu?
The change of season from autumn to winter comes with a phase of cold, cough, fever, flu and respira ...

Menopause is Not a Pause at All!!! Menopause is the natural process of the end of monthly menstruation. Usually this change is associated ...

Ayurveda offers effective treatments and self care practices to support memory and overall cognition and well being. If you are struggling badly it’s recommended to start with an initial consultation with your local Ayurvedic Practitioner or Physician who can help to identify the root causes and recommend a treatment plan including self care tips to recover naturally.

Health lays the foundation for an individual’s growth, development, and overall well-being. As per Ayurveda, it is crucial to maintain strong digestion (Agni) to support good health. Also, a well-functioning digestive system ensures proper absorption of nutrients, boosts immunity, and prevents common issues like indigestion, bloating, and constipation. 

Fenugreek porridge is a very healthy and delicious porridge, which is considered to be an ideal medicinal food to keep good health and is highly recommended for post-natal care. The main ingredient is fenugreek, also known as Methi seeds.

This Banana smoothie could be a perfect refreshment after a tiring day. It could also be had as your meal......

Autumn Vegetable Soup with Cheesy Toast
Enjoy the healthy and delicious low-fat vegetable soup served with slices of toasted cheese-topped baguettes ....

We all love to have soup which is very tasty that refreshes our mind. Minestrone soup is a healthy, delicious thick Italian soup which cooked with young vegetables. Minestrone added with spinach is a rich source of vitamins and minerals that boost your health. Enriched with flavonoids, it helps you fight against cholesterol and protect your body from free radicals. Spinach enriched with folate helps to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and controls high blood pressure. This is healthy soup for spring and here I have given improvised in Ayurvedic way.

Dosa is a great south Indian snack, breakfast or meal that can be eaten with different types with various fillings. Dosa is usually prepared with urad dal and rice then cooks up to a golden white crepe. But a healthy dosa should have a couple of lentils and beans. Dosa full of lentils/beans holds different proteins and nutrition that makes much more than just fillings. Taste it and have a healthy snack.

This is a warm winter desert balancing Vata and keeping Pitta healthy and balanced. Kheer rice pudding helps to increase appetite and is easy to digest. This is a rich source of carbohydrates and calcium. This Ayurvedic recipe is easy to prepare with the natural ingredients which are really beneficial for your overall health. However if you are Kapha you need to watch the quantity and frequency.

Moringa is a common plant in Kerala of which leaves, flowers, fruits, bark and roots are used for cooking and/ or medicinal purpose in almost every house hold. It holds a wide range of health benefits and is lately recognised as a super food. It is rich in healthy antioxidants, bio-active plant compounds, protiens, minerals, and vitamins. 

Lemon rice is a vibrant coloured aromatic rice that whole family including children will enjoy. Butternut pumpkin curry is such a mouth watering combination for lemon rice and form a nourishing meal for Autumn...

Lassis are energising drinks for summer. They can quench your thirst and hunger and is ideal as a healthy drink for hot summer if your digestion is good. Lassis come in all flavors like salty, sweet, mint, etc. Mango lassi is yogurt based mango smoothie. 

Watermelon is juicy, sweet, and as the name suggests, it holds high water content (92%). Consuming watermelon will make you feel full without a lot of calories. It includes vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, vitamins B1,B5, and B6...

Quinoa is the world’s most popular nutty-flavoured ancient grain which is a nutritional powerhouse with fibre and protein. It is also high in iron, B vitamins, Calcium, Vitamin E, magnesium, folate, copper, potassium and antioxidants....

Mung beans are small, green beans which is sweet in taste and are available as sprouts or as dried beans. They’re rich in vitamins and minerals and it’s one of the best plant-based source of protein...

Thoran is a dry dish typically prepared with vegetables and spices. This is a classic Kerala Stir Fry/Thoran using Beetroot. Beetroot supports our body by boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure, improving blood pressure etc.

Asparagus is a wonder of early spring. Fresh asparagus is so delicious when steamed and coated with sunflower seed sauce...

This Latte uses the goodness of turmeric and nuts to provide the nourishment and immunity during winter. Honey is very beneficial to control symptoms of cough & cold and to increase immunity. Can be used as a snack or to complement to meal...

A special herbal tea for flu: This is a traditional Kerala recipe that can help to prevent progress of cold into fever and flu. This recipe is highly popular in Kerala and equally effective...

This beautiful bright-yellow soup is delicious, healthy, and easy to make! Carrots are rich source of vitamin A, while cinnamon and peppercorns are good for circulation and digestion...