Serves 3

Ingredients

• ½ cup red Lentils thoroughly washed, soaked for 3+ hours
• 2 cups butternut squash cubed
• 3 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon AyurSome Foods' Golden Turmeric Blend
• ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• Himalayan pink salt to taste
• Fresh parsley or cilantro & lime for garnish
• Optional – 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil aka EVOO

How to make

• Combine all the ingredients except evoo, parsley / cilantro and lime in a saucepan.
• Bring the water to boil
• Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the lentils and squash are tender (typically takes 15-20 minutes)
• Turn off the gas, and blend with an immersion blender (let the soup cool down a bit to prevent burns from splutter, if any)
• Stir in EVOO
• Serve warm, topped with fresh parsley or cilantro and a light squeeze of lime

Best time to enjoy

Lunch or dinner, Meatless Mondays 

4. Overnight oats  

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup (237ml) rolled or instant oats original/unsweetened
• 2 cups dairy or nut milk
• 2 teaspoon AyurSome Foods' Golden Turmeric Blend
• 2-3 pieces of mejdool dates or 4-5 dried figs
• Optional toppings – walnuts, pistachios, cocoa nibs

How to make

• Blend together the milk, Golden Turmeric Blend and dates in a high-speed blender to make a smoothie
• Add oats and the smoothie in a bowls/glass jar and mix them up well
• Sprinkle any of the optional toppings if desired
• Cover the bowl / glass jar and put it in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours

Best time to enjoy

Breakfast

5. Immunity balls/pastilles

7 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons powdered or grated jaggery
• 2 teaspoon AyurSome Foods' Golden Turmeric Blend
• 2 teaspoons melted cow’s ghee (might need a bit over depending on the quality of jaggery)

How to make

• Mix the ingredients well in a bowl with your hand until they start to bind a bit
• Take 1 teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball, and repeat this 6 times

Best time to enjoy

Start or end of day

6. Veggie khichari

Serves 2

Ingredients

• ½ cup white rice thoroughly washed
• ½ cup yellow mung beans thoroughly washed. preferably soaked for 2-3 hours
• 1 teaspoon AyurSome Foods' Golden Turmeric Blend
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• ½ tablespoon cow’s ghee or coconut oil
• ½ cup seasonal veggies - green beans, summer & winter squashes, carrots go well
• 3-4 cups of water, depending upon the consistency you prefer
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro & a squeeze of lime for garnish (optional)

How to make

• Warm up cow’s ghee or coconut (if vegan) in a saucepan
• Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter
• Add the curry leaves, ayursome foods golden turmeric blend, white rice and yellow mung beans, veggies and give it a good stir
• Add water and salt
• Bring the water to boil
• Turn the heat down to simmer, cover the saucepan until the rice and beans are tender and mushy. Typically, that takes about 15-20 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice (optional) and enjoy this comforting meal!

Best time to enjoy

Lunch or dinner

Feels great the day after a big meal/party

7. Stewed apples or pears 

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 2 apples of sweet variety e.g., gala, honey crisp or pears
• 3-4 tablespoons of water
• 1/2 teaspoon AyurSome Foods' Golden Turmeric Blend
• Optional - 1 teaspoon cow’s ghee or coconut oil if vegan

How to make

• Peel, core and cut the apples into thin slices or half inch cubes
• Combine cut apples, water and Golden Turmeric Blend into a pan
• Start cooking over medium flame until the water comes to boil
• Reduce the heat to low, cover and let is simmer until the apples are tender (about 15-18 minutes)
• Turn off the heat
• Add cow’s ghee / coconut oil 

Best time to enjoy

Breakfast & snack