What You Need to Know
Indian Ayurvedic cooking is based on the principles of Ayurveda, which emphasizes the balance of the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The use of specific spices, herbs, and cooking techniques is designed to promote health and well-being.
Steps
- 1.
Kitchari (India): Balances all doshas through grain-legume-spice combination
- 2.
Golden Milk (South Asia): Extracts fat-soluble curcumin with warm milk
- 3.
Triphala Churna (Ayurvedic tradition): Demonstrates synergistic herbal blending principles
The Science
Primary Reaction
Chemical reactions involving spices and herbs