Delicious Chutneys

By Healthy Ayurveda on September 17, 2017 No Comments / 4156 views

Delicious & Wholesome Chutneys
Chutneys do more than add taste to a meal. When used correctly, they can aid in digestion, kindle agni and promote health. There are numerous types of chutneys incorporating the six tastes and using many different types of fruits and spices. Fruits are revered in Ayurveda, as they are one of the purest foods that enhance ojas (think vitality, immunity and strength). They are a superb source of nutrients and vitamins, not to mention their antioxidant properties. When used in chutneys with a combination of spices, these fruits can provide a delightfully tasty, yet healthy, accompaniment to dishes. It is important to consider the spices and types of fruit to use in chutneys, in conjunction with one’s constitution and current season.

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Typically, chutneys are rather easy to prepare. In general, the fruits and spices are blended together and served. In some cases, the spices are roasted first and then added to the blender alongside the fruits.

With that said, here are three tasty and healthy chutneys tailored for Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Enjoy!

Raisin Date Chutney For Vata

Ingredients

1 tsp cumin seeds
1tsp fennel seeds
3 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp nutmeg powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tablespoons minced ginger
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup chopped pitted medjool dates
1 ½ cups raisins

Steps

Simply place all ingredients in a blender and blend until desired texture!
Some of the spices can be roasted first if desired
Enjoy with your main meal!

Organic Vata Spice Mix
Ready-to-use spice mixture is a blend of seven ingredients, including cumin, ginger and fenugreek which satisfy the six ayurvedic tastes considered essential for balance.

Ginger Honey Chutney For Kapha

Ingredients

½ cup of chopped fresh ginger
½ cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
Honey to taste

Steps

Place the ginger, lime and orange juice in a blender and blend until desired texture.
Add a tablespoon of honey and mix well. Add according to taste
Enjoy with main meal!

Organic Kapha Stimulating Spice Mix
This Spice mix contains the six ayurvedic tastes considered essential for balance which includes ginger, coriander and turmeric.

Cilantro Mint Chutney For Pitta

Ingredients

1 cup of fresh cilantro
½ cup of fresh mint
2 apples
½ tsp salt
1 tablespoon of lime juice

Steps

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until desired texture is reached.
Enjoy with main meal!

Organic Pitta Cooling Spice Mix
This spice mixture satisfies the six ayurvedic tastes considered essential for balance and features coriander, cardamom and turmeric.

Ingredients and amounts can be modified according to one’s constitution and season. For example, during winter seasons, onions and black pepper can be added to cilantro chutney to ensure it is not too cooling.