golden turmeric blend

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 

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, ayursome foods 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

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

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

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 ayursome foods 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