What is Ayurvedic cuisine?
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian health system, pays special attention to food and its effect on our body and mind. Products and dishes are selected in such a way as to maintain balance and harmony in the body. All food is divided into six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, astringent and spicy. Ideally, each meal should include all these tastes to provide us with complete nutrition and a feeling of satiety.
Principles of cooking in Ayurvedic cuisine
Ayurveda teaches that food should not only be fresh, but also prepared with care and love. It feels like every ingredient and spice in Ayurvedic cuisine is selected to reveal the natural properties of the products and activate digestion. For example, spices such as turmeric, ginger and coriander not only add a bright taste to dishes, but also have healing properties. Turmeric is a natural antiseptic, and ginger and coriander help improve digestion and metabolism. What are the benefits of Ayurvedic cuisine?
Improves digestion
Ayurvedic dishes always contain spices and herbs that stimulate the stomach and intestines. This helps to avoid heaviness in the stomach and maintains the health of the gastrointestinal tract. Maintains balance in the bodyAyurveda believes that we are all unique and each of us is suitable for different products. Therefore, Ayurvedic cuisine helps to find those combinations and dishes that are ideal for you. Promotes emotional balance
In Ayurveda, food is perceived as medicine, and each dish is prepared in such a way as to improve mood and emotional background. Ayurvedic nutrition helps to cope with stress, energizes and gives inner strength.
Recipe for inspiration: Ayurvedic soup with vegetables and spices
Try making a light soup that will warm you up and keep you strong. For this you will need:
1 cup coconut milk
2 medium carrots, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 cup green peas
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ginger (grated or powdered)
A pinch of black pepper and salt to taste
Fresh coriander for garnish
Preparation:
Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan, add the spices and fry them lightly so that they reveal their aroma.
Add the vegetables and a little water to cover them. Simmer until soft, about 10-15 minutes.
Before serving, garnish the soup with fresh cilantro.
This soup is perfect for fall and winter, it will warm and fill your body with energy!
Ayurveda is not just a diet, it is a way of life
By trying Ayurvedic dishes, you not only take care of your health, but also learn to listen to your body, understand what it needs. And most importantly, find joy in every meal.
Be healthy and enjoy the tastes! Yours Nadya.