Ayurveda Summer Recipes: Peach Rosewater Lassi with Cardamom
A western twist on the famous Indian lassi. Peach warms cool yogurt, while rosewater adds a sensual soft touch. Light, aromatic cardamom adds depth and complexity to this sweet treat. Best if prepared with fresh-ground cardamom.
Ingredients
2 pinch CARDAMOM
1 tsp HONEY
1/2 whole PEACHES
1/3 c ROSE WATER
1/3 c WATER
1/3 c YOGURT
Instructions
Puree in a blender. Garnish with pistachios on top if desired.
From Karma Gaia
Ayurveda Recipes: Virgin Hot Toddy
Sweet, spicy, and piping hot, a Virgin Hot Toddy warms up your belly and brings a smile to your face on a cool, soggy day. Modeled after the classic hot toddy, the Virgin Hot Toddy uses lemon and orange and leaves the bourbon on the shelf. Whether you are fighting off a late winter cold or the gloomy sky blues, warming your hands around a steaming mug of this tried and true recipe is sure to cure what ails you.
Rich cinnamon, clove, and anise offer depth of flavor and healing properties - they all boost your immune system and improve digestion. Ginger improves circulation, warming up icy fingers and toes, while relieving muscle pain and burning toxins. On the mend? This will fix you right up. In the mood for a hot, sweet cup of something? A Virgin Hot Toddy will do just fine.
Ingredients
2 tsp HONEY
1/2 inch GINGER (FRESH)
1/2 tsp CINNAMON
1/2 whole LEMON
1/3 whole ORANGE
2 pinch STAR ANISE
2 pinch CLOVES
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add sliced ginger, one cinnamon stick, 5-8 whole cloves, and 2 whole anise stars. Reduce heat and simmer your spices for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon, and 1/3 of a small orange into your brew. Pour into mugs and add honey to taste.
Enjoy!