Ayurvedic Roasted Turmeric Potatoes

I have been cooking with turmeric a lot lately. It is a wonderful spice that provides many health benefits for inflammation, skin health, nervous system, digestion, as well as being anti-septic and anti-cancer. Actually.. I am writing a Turmeric e-book that will be out soon! All the benefits of turmeric, the history, and the >100  study references behind turmeric will be discussed, as well as >60 recipes of food and body care uses!

Turmeric is pacifying for vata, pitta, and kapha

Turmeric is bitter, pungent, astringent

Turmeric is heating and drying

In the meantime, enjoy this recipe!

Ingredients:

• Potatoes, 3
• Sesame seed oil, 2 tbsp
• Garlic cloves, minced. 2
• Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp
• Cayenne, 1/4 tsp
• Paprika, 1/2 tsp
• Himalayan salt, to taste
• Lemon juice, 2 tsp

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450F/230C
2. In a small bowl add the spices and mix with sesame oil
3. Clean the potatoes and  slice into wedges
4. Add the potatoes in a bowl and coat them with the mix
5. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet
6. Bake for 20 minutes, take them out to flip them, bake another 10 minutes
7. Check with a fork that the potatoes are cooked.

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Ayurvedic Kamut Flour Chapati or Roti with Nigella Seeds

I came back from my friend Sapna Jain’s store called the East India Company. You can almost find “anything” that is needed for South East Asian cooking. And since Sapna is getting more into organic my grocery bags are getting heavier every time I visit her.

On my last visit to Sapna’s I bought in organic Kamut flour as well as some other unique flours, nuts, seeds and superfoods from her. After getting the flour I have been waiting for my mom to come and stay with me. Well as hubby away in Bangladesh for 10 days I found the perfect opportunity to wake up early in the morning make chapati with Ammu (my mother)!

So it is the simplest recipe I have shared with you as far as ingredients are concerned however processing is difficult because not everyone can make their roti or chapatti round! It’s an art! So, I made two which were not the best round ones but the rest were made by Ammu.

Why use Kamut:

A grain derived from an ancient Egyptian variety of wheat.  It has large kernels that can be ground, processed into flakes or cooked whole. 

Dosha: Pitta pacifying

Energy: Cooling

Nutrients: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Niacin, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium and Manganese. Kamut is also high in dietary fiber.

Some tricks from Ammu that I learned:

1. Salt: Ammu used salt in water to cook the kamut flour or “atta” in a pot.
2. Cooking the flour: She believes in cooking the kamut flour before making the roti or chapatti. In Bangla (our native tongue) she uses the term “atta kai kora” or to cook the four before kneading the dough in warm water.
3. Adding spice: We used a spice to make the roti taste great and have a medicinal value added to it.
4. Keeping extra: Keeping extra flour in hand for dusting the roti while making it.
5. When rolling the chapati – keep on rotating it every few seconds to make it round.

Equipment needed:

1. Belon! Or the Rolling Pin. I got mine from Bangladesh.
2. Piri or the wooden flat round platform to roll the chapatti.
3. Mixing bowl
4. Flat iron pan or flat pan
5. Khonti or spatula to turn the chapatti or roti

 

 

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Kamut flour, organic – 2 cups
• Water, lukewarm water – 2/3 cups
• Himalayan rock salt – ½ teaspoon
• Black seeds or nigella seeds – 1/8 teaspoon
• Ghee or coconut oil – small amount

Instructions

1. In a pot bring water to boil and add salt.
2. Pour in the flour and mix the flour in water.
3. Add the nigella seeds to the flour.
4. Keep on mixing until nice dough like consistency is formed.
5. Transfer the mixture in the mixing bowl and start kneading with your hands.
6. Form dough and then roll it lengthwise.
7. Cut the dough into smaller portions to make 10 small balls.
8. Using the palm of your hand flatten the dough.
9. In a small bowl keep the extra flour and dip the dough in it.
10. Sprinkle more loose flour on the rolling platform or piri.
11. Place the dough on the piri and start rolling using the rolling pin.
12. Keep on moving or rotating the dough so it become round. Sprinkle more flour if you feel the surface is getting sticky.
13. Get all of the raw roti ready and place them on a plate.
14. On a stove top – place a flat pan on the stove and let it heat up.
15. Once hot and ready place one roti and leave it for a half a minute or until you see some bubbles form on the dough,
16. Flip and wait for the same.
17. You may see the roti fluffs up like a mini balloon – keep it like this for a few seconds and then turn. This is a really good sign.

 

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Ayurvedic Roasted Turmeric Potatoes

I have been cooking with turmeric a lot lately. It is a wonderful spice that provides many health benefits for inflammation, skin health, nervous system, digestion, as well as being anti-septic and anti-cancer. Actually.. I am writing a Turmeric e-book that will be out soon! All the benefits of turmeric, the history, and the >100  study references behind turmeric will be discussed, as well as >60 recipes of food and body care uses!

Turmeric is pacifying for vata, pitta, and kapha

Turmeric is bitter, pungent, astringent

Turmeric is heating and drying

In the meantime, enjoy this recipe!

Ingredients:

• Potatoes, 3
• Sesame seed oil, 2 tbsp
• Garlic cloves, minced. 2
• Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp
• Cayenne, 1/4 tsp
• Paprika, 1/2 tsp
• Himalayan salt, to taste
• Lemon juice, 2 tsp

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450F/230C
2. In a small bowl add the spices and mix with sesame oil
3. Clean the potatoes and  slice into wedges
4. Add the potatoes in a bowl and coat them with the mix
5. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet
6. Bake for 20 minutes, take them out to flip them, bake another 10 minutes
7. Check with a fork that the potatoes are cooked.

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Ayurvedic Kamut Flour Chapati or Roti with Nigella Seeds

I came back from my friend Sapna Jain’s store called the East India Company. You can almost find “anything” that is needed for South East Asian cooking. And since Sapna is getting more into organic my grocery bags are getting heavier every time I visit her.

On my last visit to Sapna’s I bought in organic Kamut flour as well as some other unique flours, nuts, seeds and superfoods from her. After getting the flour I have been waiting for my mom to come and stay with me. Well as hubby away in Bangladesh for 10 days I found the perfect opportunity to wake up early in the morning make chapati with Ammu (my mother)!

So it is the simplest recipe I have shared with you as far as ingredients are concerned however processing is difficult because not everyone can make their roti or chapatti round! It’s an art! So, I made two which were not the best round ones but the rest were made by Ammu.

Why use Kamut:

A grain derived from an ancient Egyptian variety of wheat.  It has large kernels that can be ground, processed into flakes or cooked whole. 

Dosha: Pitta pacifying

Energy: Cooling

Nutrients: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Niacin, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium and Manganese. Kamut is also high in dietary fiber.

Some tricks from Ammu that I learned:

1. Salt: Ammu used salt in water to cook the kamut flour or “atta” in a pot.
2. Cooking the flour: She believes in cooking the kamut flour before making the roti or chapatti. In Bangla (our native tongue) she uses the term “atta kai kora” or to cook the four before kneading the dough in warm water.
3. Adding spice: We used a spice to make the roti taste great and have a medicinal value added to it.
4. Keeping extra: Keeping extra flour in hand for dusting the roti while making it.
5. When rolling the chapati – keep on rotating it every few seconds to make it round.

Equipment needed:

1. Belon! Or the Rolling Pin. I got mine from Bangladesh.
2. Piri or the wooden flat round platform to roll the chapatti.
3. Mixing bowl
4. Flat iron pan or flat pan
5. Khonti or spatula to turn the chapatti or roti

 

 

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Kamut flour, organic – 2 cups
• Water, lukewarm water – 2/3 cups
• Himalayan rock salt – ½ teaspoon
• Black seeds or nigella seeds – 1/8 teaspoon
• Ghee or coconut oil – small amount

Instructions

1. In a pot bring water to boil and add salt.
2. Pour in the flour and mix the flour in water.
3. Add the nigella seeds to the flour.
4. Keep on mixing until nice dough like consistency is formed.
5. Transfer the mixture in the mixing bowl and start kneading with your hands.
6. Form dough and then roll it lengthwise.
7. Cut the dough into smaller portions to make 10 small balls.
8. Using the palm of your hand flatten the dough.
9. In a small bowl keep the extra flour and dip the dough in it.
10. Sprinkle more loose flour on the rolling platform or piri.
11. Place the dough on the piri and start rolling using the rolling pin.
12. Keep on moving or rotating the dough so it become round. Sprinkle more flour if you feel the surface is getting sticky.
13. Get all of the raw roti ready and place them on a plate.
14. On a stove top – place a flat pan on the stove and let it heat up.
15. Once hot and ready place one roti and leave it for a half a minute or until you see some bubbles form on the dough,
16. Flip and wait for the same.
17. You may see the roti fluffs up like a mini balloon – keep it like this for a few seconds and then turn. This is a really good sign.

 

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Episode 94 – 10 Obstacles That Derail Your Health And Fitness Goals

Weight loss obstacles are EVERYWHERE, in today’s podcast we’ll cover and remedy ten of the most common roadblocks to your weight loss success. Weight loss obstacles are EVERYWHERE, in today’s podcast we’ll cover and remedy ten of the most common roadblocks to your weight loss success.

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Ultimate Golden Milk Recipe – Ayurvedic, Vegan & Keto Friendly

Let’s warm up for the winter in Canada and boost the immune system with an elixir of life! I am sharing with you the Ultimate Golden Milk Recipe – Ayurvedic, Vegan and Keto Friendly!

My dear readers! What I am sharing with you here today is creamy, comforting, fatty (good fats of course!), turmeric + ginger-infused, slightly spicy, perfectly sweetened, a super healthy cup of golden milk. Using a traditional method and taking the time (no short cuts here) I am sharing with you my beloved Golden Milk Recipe. However, I am trying a slightly different Golden Milk Recipe to entice you. I have three version of the same Golden Milk Recipe and this is the one I am sharing with you.

Good news is the Golden Milk Recipe provided below still follows the traditional Ayurvedic way of making the tea but contains loads of healthy fats therefore exciting news for people following keto or low carb diet. Of course since I have used almond milk the recipe is also suitable for vegans. If you are a dairy lover you can substitute with full fat milk instead of the almond milk and add cream from dairy instead of the coconut cream. Speaking of keto diet, I have been reading blogs or watching videos of many wonderful keto recipes that are healthy and wholesome. So currently I love making fat bombs, keto bread and keto naan bread are some of my favourite. I will share with you. Please leave comments if you want to see these recipes.

Be it immunity, anti-inflammatory, protective or energizing the Golden Milk Recipe has taken over the Western wellness world with a storm. The bloggers, social media health enthusiasts, nutritionists and Herbalists all over the world has fallen in love with Turmeric and love making their golden milk recipe. Where in the West and now even in the East many looked down upon the yellow color spice that stained their dishes or hands, but now the health food stores and the specialty grocery stores are filled with numerous versions of turmeric and golden milk products. The scenario at specialty grocery stores in Canada has raw turmeric in their produce section, raw turmeric paste and turmeric powders in grocery aisles, many turmeric capsules, tinctures and supplements at supplement sections as well as Golden Milk at their coffee bars. I wish I could take pictures and show you the craziness on turmeric that is going on here in Canada! As I am more familiar with the supplement section I can’t possibly tell you enough how big nutraceutical companies are competing with one another to make the best version of the next turmeric capsule.

When I first started drinking it – I didn’t like the traditional and simple Golden Milk Recipe version. Therefore I obviously created by own. When the rest of the world is obsessing about turmeric –  as a upcoming herbalist I couldn’t ignore ginger that comes from the same family and has some very similar properties. Therefore you will see both turmeric and ginger in my Golden Milk Recipe.

Since winter is upon us – let’s learn how to a make a warm cup of the golden milk that will take care of our immunity as well as provide fatty acid benefits for our brain. Taking Turmeric with Fat is ideal for brain, organ and hormonal health.

2 Step Golden Milk Recipe:

Ingredients:

Step 1

• ¼ cup organic, fair-trade turmeric powder
• A pinch of cayenne (to increase absorption)
• ½ cup spring water or filtered water

Step 2

• 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (homemade or store-bought)
• ½ cup spring or filtered water
• ½ tablespoon coconut cream (full fat)
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric paste (from step 1)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2-3 strands of saffron (has aphrodisiac qualities)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or almond oil
• Sweetener of choice (i.e. honey, maple syrup, monk fruit sugar, coconut sugar, or stevia to taste)

 

Instructions:

Step 1: This can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for a week.

• In saucepan, mix turmeric powder and cayenne pepper with one half cup water.
• Bring to boil and cook until a thick paste is formed.
• Store paste in a glass jar and keep inside the refrigerator.

Step 2

1. To a small saucepan add almond milk, water and add bring to a slight boil.
2. Add the turmeric paste, ground ginger, saffron and the cinnamon. Infuse the spices for 3-4 minutes.
3. Whisk in the coconut cream and coconut oil (or almond oil) and keep it in the stove until the fats come up on the top.
4. Turn off the heat and prepare a cup and a tea strainer. Place the strainer on the cup.
5. Strain and pour the golden milk in the cup.
6. Add sweetener of your choice.

 

Golden Milk Benefits:

• Golden milk helps build immunity and keeps you safe from infections.
• Golden milk can protect you from cold, flu and cough.
• An excellent remedy for digestive problems.
• Small amount of turmeric is considered to be a liver tonic.
• Golden milk can assist with blood purification.
• Since golden milk is good for blood and liver it also improves the health of the skin.
• Adding a secret ingredient in can reduce headaches that happens due to hormonal imbalance.
• Due to its anti-inflammatory properties it reduces body ache and arthritic pain.
• This particular golden milk recipe will strength the reproductive health of women
• Golden milk taken every day can improve brain health and memory.
• This golden milk recipe can also be considered to reduce the chances of cancer development in the body.
• This recipe can assist in intermittent fasting.
• Turmeric also improves vision health.
• Yogis take turmeric or golden milk to improve flexibility.

 

This Golden Milk Recipe is a must for those who are seeking to boost their immune system and improve their reproductive health.

The traditional recipe is time consuming to make. Therefore I take advantage of the Golden Milk from Botanica. In Canada Botanica is a popular brand available at many health food store. They just came up with their Golden Milk powder in an exquisite jar! It contains Organic Turmeric, organic dates, organic coconut, organic vanilla flavours, organic cardamom, organic ashwagandha, organic cinnamon, organic black pepper – which makes it perfect for even a Yogi! This golden milk has been added to my morning warm beverage regime instead of a cup of coffee.

However I love making my own recipes from scratch too when time permits. Try this recipe and reap the many benefits discussed above.

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Ultimate Golden Milk Recipe – Ayurvedic, Vegan & Keto Friendly

Let’s warm up for the winter in Canada and boost the immune system with an elixir of life! I am sharing with you the Ultimate Golden Milk Recipe – Ayurvedic, Vegan and Keto Friendly!

My dear readers! What I am sharing with you here today is creamy, comforting, fatty (good fats of course!), turmeric + ginger-infused, slightly spicy, perfectly sweetened, a super healthy cup of golden milk. Using a traditional method and taking the time (no short cuts here) I am sharing with you my beloved Golden Milk Recipe. However, I am trying a slightly different Golden Milk Recipe to entice you. I have three version of the same Golden Milk Recipe and this is the one I am sharing with you.

Good news is the Golden Milk Recipe provided below still follows the traditional Ayurvedic way of making the tea but contains loads of healthy fats therefore exciting news for people following keto or low carb diet. Of course since I have used almond milk the recipe is also suitable for vegans. If you are a dairy lover you can substitute with full fat milk instead of the almond milk and add cream from dairy instead of the coconut cream. Speaking of keto diet, I have been reading blogs or watching videos of many wonderful keto recipes that are healthy and wholesome. So currently I love making fat bombs, keto bread and keto naan bread are some of my favourite. I will share with you. Please leave comments if you want to see these recipes.

Be it immunity, anti-inflammatory, protective or energizing the Golden Milk Recipe has taken over the Western wellness world with a storm. The bloggers, social media health enthusiasts, nutritionists and Herbalists all over the world has fallen in love with Turmeric and love making their golden milk recipe. Where in the West and now even in the East many looked down upon the yellow color spice that stained their dishes or hands, but now the health food stores and the specialty grocery stores are filled with numerous versions of turmeric and golden milk products. The scenario at specialty grocery stores in Canada has raw turmeric in their produce section, raw turmeric paste and turmeric powders in grocery aisles, many turmeric capsules, tinctures and supplements at supplement sections as well as Golden Milk at their coffee bars. I wish I could take pictures and show you the craziness on turmeric that is going on here in Canada! As I am more familiar with the supplement section I can’t possibly tell you enough how big nutraceutical companies are competing with one another to make the best version of the next turmeric capsule.

When I first started drinking it – I didn’t like the traditional and simple Golden Milk Recipe version. Therefore I obviously created by own. When the rest of the world is obsessing about turmeric –  as a upcoming herbalist I couldn’t ignore ginger that comes from the same family and has some very similar properties. Therefore you will see both turmeric and ginger in my Golden Milk Recipe.

Since winter is upon us – let’s learn how to a make a warm cup of the golden milk that will take care of our immunity as well as provide fatty acid benefits for our brain. Taking Turmeric with Fat is ideal for brain, organ and hormonal health.

2 Step Golden Milk Recipe:

Ingredients:

Step 1

• ¼ cup organic, fair-trade turmeric powder
• A pinch of cayenne (to increase absorption)
• ½ cup spring water or filtered water

Step 2

• 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (homemade or store-bought)
• ½ cup spring or filtered water
• ½ tablespoon coconut cream (full fat)
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric paste (from step 1)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2-3 strands of saffron (has aphrodisiac qualities)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or almond oil
• Sweetener of choice (i.e. honey, maple syrup, monk fruit sugar, coconut sugar, or stevia to taste)

 

Instructions:

Step 1: This can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for a week.

• In saucepan, mix turmeric powder and cayenne pepper with one half cup water.
• Bring to boil and cook until a thick paste is formed.
• Store paste in a glass jar and keep inside the refrigerator.

Step 2

1. To a small saucepan add almond milk, water and add bring to a slight boil.
2. Add the turmeric paste, ground ginger, saffron and the cinnamon. Infuse the spices for 3-4 minutes.
3. Whisk in the coconut cream and coconut oil (or almond oil) and keep it in the stove until the fats come up on the top.
4. Turn off the heat and prepare a cup and a tea strainer. Place the strainer on the cup.
5. Strain and pour the golden milk in the cup.
6. Add sweetener of your choice.

 

Golden Milk Benefits:

• Golden milk helps build immunity and keeps you safe from infections.
• Golden milk can protect you from cold, flu and cough.
• An excellent remedy for digestive problems.
• Small amount of turmeric is considered to be a liver tonic.
• Golden milk can assist with blood purification.
• Since golden milk is good for blood and liver it also improves the health of the skin.
• Adding a secret ingredient in can reduce headaches that happens due to hormonal imbalance.
• Due to its anti-inflammatory properties it reduces body ache and arthritic pain.
• This particular golden milk recipe will strength the reproductive health of women
• Golden milk taken every day can improve brain health and memory.
• This golden milk recipe can also be considered to reduce the chances of cancer development in the body.
• This recipe can assist in intermittent fasting.
• Turmeric also improves vision health.
• Yogis take turmeric or golden milk to improve flexibility.

 

This Golden Milk Recipe is a must for those who are seeking to boost their immune system and improve their reproductive health.

The traditional recipe is time consuming to make. Therefore I take advantage of the Golden Milk from Botanica. In Canada Botanica is a popular brand available at many health food store. They just came up with their Golden Milk powder in an exquisite jar! It contains Organic Turmeric, organic dates, organic coconut, organic vanilla flavours, organic cardamom, organic ashwagandha, organic cinnamon, organic black pepper – which makes it perfect for even a Yogi! This golden milk has been added to my morning warm beverage regime instead of a cup of coffee.

However I love making my own recipes from scratch too when time permits. Try this recipe and reap the many benefits discussed above.

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