Goodness of Green Peas

by Pritya Books on February 15, 2012

 

Know your ingredients


green peasWe see a lot of green peas in the market these days.  Just the right time to share some information about green peas that we discovered during our research for “Sukham Ayu – Our Cookbook with Ayurvedic Recipes”.

Green PEAS are cooling and have a sweet-astringent essence. Intake of these little green pearls is beneficial to the pitta and kapha constitution. Since they have a tendency to cause dryness and flatulence, they are best eaten well spiced and in moderation by vatas. Later, we will share a recipe with green peas. Watch out this space. If you have any other information about Green Peas do share with us.

Spice up with Garam Masala

by Pritya Books on February 1, 2012

Quick Garam Masala Recipe

Indian recipes are incomplete without spices. Garam Masala is a careful mixture of spices and the right proportion gives that special touch to any recipe.We share with you our Garam Masala Recipe.

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • tsp black cumin seeds
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 cloves
  • 3 black cardamom
  • 6 peppercorns

Method:

Dry roast all the above ingredients over low flame until their aromas rise. Cool and grind into a fine powder and store in an air tight container.

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