I’ve refined this flavorful and delicious soup recipe over many years. My daughter has always loved this soup and begs me to make it, even to this day. I recently made a batch and gave her half. She was in heaven!

Enjoy these patties as a side dish or savory breakfast served with yogurt. Spices and herbs may be doubled or tripled as desired.

These spicy pancakes help to build resistance to colds and flu. Also known as “anti-smog pancakes,” these help to overcome the ill effects of living in a polluted environment.

According to Ayurveda this dish is tri-doshic, meaning it is good for all doshas, or body types. The mung beans and basmati rice have the energetic qualities of being cooling and sweet, and are nourishing for all tissues in the body.

Ghee, or clarified butter, is a powerful, sacred remedy in the Ayurvedic tradition. Touted as “liquid gold,” ghee is a sacred symbol of auspiciousness and is at the top of the oily foods list in Ayurveda.

Mango Lassi is a delicious, cooling, and refreshing beverage that can help correct liver and menstrual disorders, as well as poor eyesight.

Maintaining an optimal intake of essential minerals is imperative to helping the body stay vital. This tasty dressing combines micronutrient-dense tahini, celery, and cilantro to balance the body’s minerals and provide the essential resources it needs for healthy bones.

This nutritious beverage provides the necessary daily doses of sesame or almond oil to nurture your skin and hair, chlorophyll as an internal cleanser, and rice bran syrup which supports the nervous system.

This is my version of “chicken soup” and the yogi’s go-to recipe for fighting off a cold or flu. Feel free to add other vegetables as desired such as chopped mustard greens, chard, celery, cauliflower, and peas.

In the tradition of yogic cooking, this spicy, hearty recipe is very tasty and health-promoting. The spices help to purify the blood, stimulate digestion, and increase energy.