Discover the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda

Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine with roots in ancient India, is a holistic approach to health that encompasses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Derived from Sanskrit, Ayurveda translates to "knowledge of life," and it seeks to balance and harmonize the individual with their environment. Ayurvedic principles guide personalized approaches to diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies based on an individual's constitution. Emphasizing prevention over cure, Ayurveda promotes well-being through the alignment of one's natural rhythms with the rhythms of nature, fostering a state of equilibrium that supports optimal health.

Here is Ayurvedic soup recipe to get you started on your journey: 

Golden Beet Soup

Ingredients 
2 teaspoons coriander seeds

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

1 cup red lentils or split mung dhal, washed, soaked for

30 minutes, drained, and rinsed

2 medium golden beets, peeled and cut into

1-inch cubes (about 2½ cups)

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

1 large or 2 small bay leaves or cassia leaves

1 tablespoon fresh ginger 

1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

GARNISHES

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

4 lime slices (squeeze over top)

Instructions:

1. Grind the coriander and cumin seeds to a fine powder in a spice grinder. (You can also just start with powdered spices)

2. Combine the lentils and 4 cups water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove any froth from the surface (this will reduce the gassiness of the lentils). Add the ground coriander and cumin, the beets, turmeric, bay leaves, ginger, and ghee and mix well.

Bring to a boil again, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer until the lentils and beets are soft and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

3. Turn off the heat and leave the pot uncovered to allow the soup to cool down a bit.

Remove the bay leaves and add the salt, olive oil, and black pepper. Blend the soup to a more chunky or smooth consistency; you may also add more water if you like-in this case, adjust the salt to taste.

4. Garnish with the cilantro and serve hot with lime slices. The lime enhances the taste and helps with protein digestion and iron absorption.