In well-stocked supermarkets, you may have noticed those small yellow tubers, usually next to the larger ginger roots. Actually, they are close to each other not only in the fruit and vegetable section, but also botanically. Read more
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Paneer Makhani
Home-made fresh cheese in tomato butter sauce
Paneer Makhani is a popular Punjabi dish with Paneer, a kind of fresh cheese you can easily . Like with most Indian dishes, the original recipe is too spicy for the Western palate. Read more
Paneer
Paneer (also: “Panir”) is a homemade fresh cheese, very tasty if prepared well. It is ideal when you want to eat something a little more substantial, yet still vegetarian. Ayurveda recommends Paneer for lunch only, not for dinner. Read more
Intermittent fasting
Voluntary fasting is probably as old as the human race, observed for a variety of reasons – e.g. to improve or restore health or as a religious, spiritual practice for connecting more closely with the divine. In the animal world, we also frequently see natural fasting in animals that are sick or hibernating. Read more
Curry dish
Time and again, Jochen Lotz, the head of our teaching kitchen, conjures up amazing dishes with sophisticated combinations that delight the palate in a whole new way. Especially for the readers of our newsletter, he has put together a colorful dish for the first cool days of October: a tasty vegetable recipe with a fresh Asian touch.
You and your palate will be surprised! Read more
Zucchini boats with tomato sauce
This late-summer recipe can be prepared with zucchini (courgettes) or small pumpkins. Read more
All-rounder black cumin – a spice with many benefits
Black cumin has been known as a medicinal plant for thousands of years, especially in the Orient. It is used as a spice and as an oil in many ways. Read more
Mango-Lassi
Lassi in general is a refreshing, light drink that strengthens the digestive system. Mango Lassi in particular balances Pitta Dosha. Read more
Hot weather, cold food?
Ayurveda distinguishes three Doshas, i.e. basic functional principles: Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dosha. They operate in our physiology and in the whole of nature.
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Ayurvedic salty Lassi
A salty Lassi helps keep Vata in balance while traveling – and at other times as well. It is easy to prepare and can be brought along in the car or on the train.
Ideally use fresh, home-made yoghurt from whole milk or organic yoghurt. Add some spices and a little salt.
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