One of the most useful things in my kitchen is my Masala Dabba, an Indian Spice Box. Most of the yogic recipes I make include cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, turmeric, curry powder, asafoetida, coriander powder and cumin powder. Sometimes a few, sometimes all. Digging them out of the cupboard doesn’t help if you’re [...]
Butterbean & Butternut Squash Curry
Serves 4 Ingredients Ghee or Sunflower Oil (2 Tbsp) Large Onion Garlic (2 cloves) Ginger (1/2 in) Green Chilli (1 or 2 to taste) Cumin Seeds Black Mustard Seeds Curry Powder (2 tsp) Coriander Powder (1/2 tsp) Tumeric (1/2 tsp) Salt & Pepper Red Pepper Butternut Squash Butter Beans (Tin) Veg Stock Fresh Spinach [...]
Ayurvedic porridge recipe
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup of oats (I use rolled Organic Oats) 2 1/2 cups of water 1/4 teaspoon of cinamon powder Crushed seeds from 2 cardomon pods Teaspoon of fresh grated ginger Handful of dried fruit (sultanas, figs, dates etc) Handful of nuts (pistachio, cashew, brazil etc) Sprinking of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame [...]
Make cake, not war!
On the Autumn Retreat, Claire and Sarah brought 2 delcious cakes with them. Having been told to reduce or eliminate meat, caffeine, alcohol and sugar in the weeks leading up to the retreat, this was a welcome surprise for many of the guests. The 2 recipes below were thoroughly enjoyed by all. In the lead up [...]
Toor dhal recipe
Ingredients 1 cup Toor Dhal (you can find this in larger Tescos) 1/2 tsp Tumeric 1/2 tsp Cumin powder Dash of salt & fresh black pepper 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp Black Mustard Seeds 1 Green Chilli 1/2 inch of Ginger 1 tsp Curry Powder Sachet of Coconut Cream 1 Tsp of Ghee, [...]
Vegetable subji recipe
This is a simple and flexible recipe that I use more than any other. Feel free to make your own spin on it! Ingredients: Selection of vegetables (no more than 3 kinds) Ghee or Cold Pressed Sesame Oil (or whatever) 1 tsp Black Mustard Seeds 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 or 2 Fresh Green Chillies [...]
Sivananda cookie recipe
These are very popular in all Sivananda locations – centres and ashrams. Students like to have a nutritious cookie after taking a yoga class. They are good for you, they are filling, and they taste SOOOOO good. Makes about 20 cookies. Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups oatmeal 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 [...]
