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: Gold Milk
Gold milk is the fabled "milk and honey" of the promised land and provides tremendous nourishment. Its fragrant spices will awaken your appetite for its nurturing satisfaction. In South Asia, people believe milk is sacred because it (along with fruits) are one of the few foods freely given without violence to the plant or animal. A mother freely gives milk to a calf with love. Gold milk is thus a loving way to relax and enjoy the holiday season.
Ingredients
1 c MILK
1 tsp HONEY
2 pinch TURMERIC
2 pinch CINNAMON
2 pinch CARDAMOM
Instructions
1. Heat milk with spices until it just boils.
2. Remove from heat. Let cool a few minutes and pour into a cup with honey. Be sure not to heat the honey with the milk and herbs. The honey can liquefy in the warmed milk, but heating honey is not recommended.