The Ayurvedic Kitchen: Cookbook for Vibrant Health

By Gaurav Garg

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic healing system that has been practiced for thousands of years. It aims to create balance in the body and mind through proper diet, lifestyle, herbal remedies and spiritual practices. This cookbook brings the wisdom of Ayurveda straight to your kitchen with a collection of easy, delicious recipes tailored to nourish each dosha or mind-body type.

 

According to Ayurveda, we all have a unique combination of three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha. Vata governs movement in the body and is balanced by grounding routines. Pitta oversees transformation through digestion and metabolism and is balanced by cooling activities. Kapha provides structure and stability and is balanced by stimulating actions. When our doshas are balanced, we feel healthy and energized. When they are imbalanced, we are more prone to disease.

This book contains recipes and meal plans to balance each dosha. For vata, you will find grounding dishes like Dahi Aloo, Moong Dal Khichdi, Sweet Potato Mash and Warming Chai. Cooling foods like Cucumber Raita, Coconut Rice, Kitchari and Rose Lassi help calm excess pitta. To balance kapha, the book offers light and stimulating recipes like Detox Dal, Ginger Tea, Quinoa Upma and Honey Lemonade.

 

In addition, there are recipes and tips for eating with the seasons, cleansing routines, using Ayurvedic superfoods like turmeric, as well as special sections on breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and remedies. Everything has been designed keeping in mind the unique needs of each dosha. Cook your way to greater balance and vitality with timeless wisdom from the ancient science of Ayurveda!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gaurav Garg
• Release date: Aug 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215765999

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About the Author

Gaurav Garg is an internationally accomplished marketing leader. He holds an MBA focused on marketing strategy and has over 20 years of experience driving growth, innovation, and customer engagement for leading brands.

Gaurav has authored numerous books across a diverse range of topics, including psychology, personal growth, wellness, spirituality, and business strategy. His works have garnered praise for their practical wisdom, research-backed frameworks, and transformative insights presented in an accessible style.

A few of Gaurav's most popular titles include:

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DEDICATION

Dedicated to my father, Shri R.S. GARG

My father has been my greatest teacher and inspiration. As an esteemed educator who served as-

Vice Principal-The Scindia School, Gwalior

Founding Principal- Gokuldas Public School, Khargone

He has devoted his life to imparting knowledge and wisdom to thousands.

His unwavering support encourages me daily to pursue my passions to the fullest. He exemplifies the values of diligence, dedication, and perseverance that fuel my drive. Without his guidance, I would not be where I am today.

This book stands as a testament to his immeasurable influence on my life. I am forever grateful for the gift of his timeless teachings and for the countless lives he has enriched through his leadership.

Author's Preface

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic healing system that has been practiced for thousands of years. It aims to create balance in the body and mind through proper diet, lifestyle, herbal remedies and spiritual practices. This cookbook brings the wisdom of Ayurveda straight to your kitchen with a collection of easy, delicious recipes tailored to nourish each dosha or mind-body type.

According to Ayurveda, we all have a unique combination of three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha. Vata governs movement in the body and is balanced by grounding routines. Pitta oversees transformation through digestion and metabolism and is balanced by cooling activities. Kapha provides structure and stability and is balanced by stimulating actions. When our doshas are balanced, we feel healthy and energized. When they are imbalanced, we are more prone to disease.

This book contains recipes and meal plans to balance each dosha. For vata, you will find grounding dishes like Dahi Aloo, Moong Dal Khichdi, Sweet Potato Mash and Warming Chai. Cooling foods like Cucumber Raita, Coconut Rice, Kitchari and Rose Lassi help calm excess pitta. To balance kapha, the book offers light and stimulating recipes like Detox Dal, Ginger Tea, Quinoa Upma and Honey Lemonade.

In addition, there are recipes and tips for eating with the seasons, cleansing routines, using Ayurvedic superfoods like turmeric, as well as special sections on breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and remedies. Everything has been designed keeping in mind the unique needs of each dosha. Cook your way to greater balance and vitality with timeless wisdom from the ancient science of Ayurveda!

Chapter 1: Introduction to Ayurveda and the Book

An Ancient Science of Health

Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that originated in India over 3,000 years ago. The term Ayurveda comes from the Sanskrit words ayus meaning life and veda meaning knowledge. According to this science of life, health is a state of balance between mind, body and spirit.

Ayurveda aims to promote good health through balance in bodily systems and our environment. It utilizes diet, herbal remedies, yoga,