Ayurvedic Cooking at Home: Recipes from the Himalayas
Discover how traditional Ayurvedic cooking at The Rudraksh Retreat promotes healing and balance through simple, seasonal ingredients and mindful preparation techniques.
🌿 What is Ayurvedic Cooking?
Ayurvedic cooking is based on India’s ancient system of holistic health, Ayurveda. It emphasizes balance among the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), using foods and spices to nourish the body, mind, and spirit.
🍛 Simple Recipes from the Himalayas
- Khichdi: A detoxifying mix of rice, moong dal, turmeric, and cumin – ideal for all doshas.
- Pahadi Raita: Yogurt with grated cucumber, roasted cumin, and Himalayan herbs to cool the digestive system.
- Mandua Roti: Finger millet flatbread rich in calcium and ideal for balancing Kapha.
🫖 Herbal Infusions & Healing Drinks
- Ginger-Tulsi Tea: Boosts immunity and warms Vata and Kapha types.
- Golden Milk: Turmeric-infused milk with black pepper and ghee for joint support and anti-inflammation.
🥄 Cooking Methods Matter
At The Rudraksh Retreat, meals are cooked fresh, using ghee, traditional clay pots, and wood-fire stoves that preserve prana (life force) in food.
🥗 Seasonal Eating & Local Ingredients
Our menu shifts with the seasons — light foods in summer, warming dishes in winter. We grow herbs like Brahmi, Tulsi, and Ashwagandha in our organic garden.
🍽️ Ayurvedic Meal Timings
| Meal | Ideal Time | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7–9 AM | Light and nourishing to start the day |
| Lunch | 12–2 PM | Heaviest meal – digestion strongest |
| Dinner | 6–8 PM | Light and warm – aids restful sleep |
💚 Why Guests Love Our Ayurvedic Cuisine
- Helps with detox and digestion
- Promotes mental clarity and calmness
- Custom meals prepared based on dosha type
Join us at The Rudraksh Retreat for a flavorful and healing journey into Ayurvedic cooking, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Himalayas.