Ayurveda for a New Year

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Ayurveda for a New Year

(The unanswered question)

Pantry Staples, Spices, Dry Goods  and a Few Great References 

for a Western Person’s Kitchen

With love from My Little Blue Heron

 

2021 - I'll begin the year with sharing.

In the mood for change? Already an Indian cook? Interested in Ayurveda? You may know so much more than I do (which wouldn't be difficult.) 

Here are references I've found to be jewels. Having these pantry staples on hand make it easier to choose one of these recipes and 'just' cook.

Wishing you peace, love, safety, good health and much happiness,

jane

References 

All links are to abebooks.com 

Please shop where you're happiest!

I like to buy used books.

What to Eat for How You Feel by Divya Alter

 

Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm Clear Mind: 100 Sattvic Recipes 

by Kate O'Donnell

 

The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook: A Seasonal Guide to Eating and Living Well by Kate O’Donnell

 

Everyday Ayurveda by Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya

 

 

Indian stores will have all of these ingredients. In the NYC Metropolitan area, try Patel Brothers. There are online Indian grocers, too. Kalustyan’s in NYC has pretty much anything you’re looking for. Quality and prices are both on the higher end. 

When you have your spices and want to put together some masalas, here's a link!

Spices, Sweeteners and Fats

 

(When possible, buy organic spices!)

·      Coriander seeds

·      Fennel seeds

·      Ground turmeric

·      Cumin seeds

·      Whole cloves

·      Powdered ginger 

·      Sunthi ginger (It's an Ayurveda thing)

·      Black peppercorns

·      Cassia bay leaves

·      Dried rose petals or buds

·      Dried rosemary

·      Cardamom pods (green)

·      Cinnamon sticks or granules 

·      Ground Cinnamon

·      Vanilla powder (pure)

·      Kalonji seeds

·      Ajwain seeds

·      Black Cardamom Pods

·      Soma salt (Ayurveda .. again. Kalustyan's (see above) has it, too.)

·      Star Anise

·      Maple Syrup

·      Dried Dates

·      Raisins (Thompson and/or golden)

·      Ghee (Organic is best)

·      Cultured Ghee (if you can find it)

·      Olive Oil

 

 

Legumes and grains

 

·      Yellow split mung dal

·      Red dal

·      Kulthi beans (horse gram) for deep cleansing khichiri

·      White basmati rice (not brown!)

·      Quinoa

·      Amaranth (Rajgiri)

·      Oats (steel cut or regular)

·      Chia Seeds