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Recipes tagged “Anti-inflammatory”

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Barley, Wheat, & Rice Pongal (Multigrain & Mung Bean Risotto)

January 14, 2018

Happy Pongal everyone! Join in the celebration of this festival which is similar to Thanksgiving; giving thanks for the Earth, Sun, and all the bounty of the harvest. This Pongal is very similar to Basic Pongal , a wonderful comfort food, quite simple and delicious. Trying to incorporate healthy ingredients while yet keeping food tasty is quiet a challenge; Multigrain Pongal/Risotto more than rises to it! Although similar to the barley pongal , this one is prepared without any added fat! Paired with a delicious curry of your choice, it makes an awesome meal; the complex carbohydrates, abundant fiber, and proteins from the grains and dal make it filling and satisfying. This pongal may be made soft or fluffy depending on the amount of water used. Other dals like red lentils, toor dal, or chana dal and grains such as steel cut oats, quinoa, coarse cornmeal/polenta, millet or buckwheat may also be used to make pongal. Since pongal is very mild, spicy and saucy dishes go w...

Pear Muffins With Ginger & Nutmeg

July 05, 2013

Delicately spiced with nutmeg and with just the right amount of sweetness, Pear Muffins make wonderful treats for breakfast or snack time with a nice mug of chai or other beverage. These muffins are the result of Paji's Ayurvedic diet of non-inflammatory foods. If neither nutmeg nor ginger are available, add a tsp of vanilla to the batter for a variation on the fabulously delicious muffins - they turned out really Yum too! Pear Muffins With Ginger & Nutmeg 12 large muffins Ingredients: 2 ripe Pears, peel and core 2 cups Whole wheat flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1/2 cup Organic Sugar 1/2 tsp freshly grated Nutmeg 2-3 tsp finely grated/ground fresh Ginger 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil 1 cup Almond/Rice Milk, about Method: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F while preparing the batter. Prepare the muffin tin by oiling it - you might like to use a spray for ease of application. Place the pears in a large ...