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Pearl Barley in Ayurveda has slightly sweet and bitter tastes. Strengthens the spleen and pancreas, regulates the stomach and fortifies the intestines. Builds blood and yin fluids and moistens dryness – Pearl Barley also benefits the gall bladder and nerves, is easily digested and is an excellent diuretic!! Degree of difficulty: Easy Soaking Time: 3 hours minumum Preparation Time: 20 min Total Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 min approx. (The pearl barley will take this long to cook in the risotto) Ingredients 1 cup Pearl Barley Soaked 3 hours minimum I brown onion, chopped 1 tsp garlic, crushed 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup...

2 cups Green Lentils , soaked min 3 hours* Approx 800 -1.2L water 1 tsp. cumin seeds 2 onion, chopped finely 2 tomato, chopped 3 garlic cloves finely chopped 1.5 cm ginger finely chopped 2 tbsp curry powder 2 tsp. garam masala Seasoning to taste Approx 2 Tablespoon Good quality cooking oil 1. In a pot, put the soaked lentils and pour 800ml of water into the pot over the lentils. Cook the lentils until soft, approx. 30 minutes depending on soaking time. * 2. In the meantime, In a heavy based pot, Heat oil in pan. When hot add Cumin Seeds. Cook...

According to Ayurveda cabbage owes many of it’s healing powers to it’s abundance of sulphur; which has warming properties, destroys parasites and purifies the blood. Cabbage is a rich source of vitamin C and vitamin E. It moistens the intestines, benefits the stomach and improves digestion. It can also rid the digestive system of worms. Cabbage also contains vitamin U – which is an ulcer remedy! It can assist in treating the common cold, whooping cough, and improves symptoms of depression and irritability. Cabbage can have benefits when used externally, or in combination with eating and being applied to the...

Guys we have been so busy getting our business off the ground we haven’t had time to post many recipes of late, and that is what this page is really all about. Informative tips on Ayurveda and healthy whole food recipes for all! Here is a wonderful easy recipe for Vegan Pakoras, made by my husband Raku. We really hope you enjoy! With love and goodness, Renee xx   What you’ll need: 2 cups chickpea flour3 teaspoons ground coriander3 teaspoons ground cumin3 teaspoons garam masala2 teaspoons turmeric1 teaspoon chilli powder1 teaspoon sea saltBig handful of chopped fresh coriander1/2 cup of...

A-Z of Vegetables according to Ayurveda, let’s investigate Broccoli! Broccoli is the most easily digested of the cabbage family. It contains abundant pantothenic acid and vitamin A, has more vitamin C than citrus and is a great natural source of sulfur, iron and vitamin B. Good for Pitta and Kapha; Vata can have in moderation. Broccoli can brighten the eyes, and is used for eye inflammation and nearsightedness. It is also used to treat summer heat conditions, has benefits for dry skin and can counteract gas formation.