Charaka Samhita Ahara Wisdom

100 Indian Vegetarian Recipes for Daily Balance & Longevity

"Food is the supreme medicine when eaten in alignment with your Agni (digestive fire) and seasonal doshic constitution." Explore 100 everyday Sattvic preparations, therapeutic dals, cooling raitas, and restorative one-pot meals curated under the guidance of Dr. Nishigandha Chaudhari.

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Vegetable Poha
#01
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Vegetable Poha

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups poha, 1 small onion, 1/2 cup peas, 1 potato, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, lemon, peanuts, coriander

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Kanda Poha
#02
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Kanda Poha

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups poha, 1 large onion, green chilli, mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, turmeric, lemon, coriander

View Full Recipe #02
Batata Poha
#03
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Batata Poha

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups poha, 1 potato, onion, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, peanuts, lemon, coriander

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Kanda Upma
#04
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Kanda Upma

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup semolina, 1 onion, green chilli, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, 3 cups water, lemon, coriander

View Full Recipe #04
Vegetable Upma
#05
Kapha
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Vegetable Upma

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup semolina, 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, onion, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, water, lemon

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Rava Idli
#06
Kapha
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Rava Idli

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup semolina, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup water, grated carrot, mustard seeds, curry leaves, eno or baking soda

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Plain Idli
#07
Vata
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Plain Idli

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup idli rice, 1/2 cup urad dal, fenugreek seeds, salt, water

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Ragi Idli
#08
Kapha
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Ragi Idli

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup ragi flour, 1/2 cup idli batter or semolina, yogurt, water, salt, eno

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Masala Dosa
#09
Kapha
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Masala Dosa

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups dosa batter, 2 potatoes, onion, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, green chilli

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Plain Dosa
#10
Vata
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Plain Dosa

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups fermented dosa batter, oil for greasing, salt if needed

View Full Recipe #10
Moong Dal Chilla
#11
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Moong Dal Chilla

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup soaked moong dal, ginger, green chilli, cumin, coriander, salt, water

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Besan Chilla
#12
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Besan Chilla

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup besan, onion, tomato, coriander, ajwain, turmeric, chilli, water

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Paneer Stuffed Paratha
#13
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Paneer Stuffed Paratha

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour, 1 cup crumbled paneer, coriander, cumin, chilli, salt, water

View Full Recipe #13
Aloo Paratha
#14
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Aloo Paratha

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour, 2 potatoes, coriander, cumin, ajwain, chilli, salt

View Full Recipe #14
Methi Thepla
#15
Kapha
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Methi Thepla

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour, 1 cup chopped methi, yogurt, sesame, turmeric, chilli, oil

View Full Recipe #15
Thalipeeth
#16
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Thalipeeth

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1.5 cups multigrain bhajani flour, onion, coriander, cumin, chilli, salt, water

View Full Recipe #16
Sabudana Khichdi
#17
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Sabudana Khichdi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup soaked sabudana, 1 potato, roasted peanuts, cumin, green chilli, lemon, coriander

View Full Recipe #17
Vegetable Besan Omelette
#18
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Vegetable Besan Omelette

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup besan, onion, tomato, capsicum, coriander, turmeric, ajwain, water

View Full Recipe #18
Sprouts Poha
#19
Kapha
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Sprouts Poha

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 2 cups poha, 1 cup steamed sprouts, onion, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, lemon

View Full Recipe #19
Oats Vegetable Cheela
#20
Tridoshic
Breakfast & Morning Meals

Oats Vegetable Cheela

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup powdered oats, 1/2 cup yogurt, grated carrot, onion, cumin, chilli, water

View Full Recipe #20
Gujarati Khaman Dhokla
#21
Kapha
Snacks & Starters

Gujarati Khaman Dhokla

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup besan, lemon juice, ginger, green chilli, eno, mustard seeds, curry leaves, sugar pinch

View Full Recipe #21
Khandvi
#22
Pitta
Snacks & Starters

Khandvi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup besan, 1 cup yogurt, 2 cups water, turmeric, mustard seeds, sesame, curry leaves, coconut

View Full Recipe #22
Methi Muthiya
#23
Kapha
Snacks & Starters

Methi Muthiya

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup besan, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, chopped methi, sesame, ginger, spices, oil

View Full Recipe #23
Hara Bhara Kebab
#24
Tridoshic
Snacks & Starters

Hara Bhara Kebab

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 potatoes, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup peas, besan, ginger, garam masala, coriander

View Full Recipe #24
Vegetable Cutlets
#25
Tridoshic
Snacks & Starters

Vegetable Cutlets

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 potatoes, 1 cup mixed vegetables, breadcrumbs, ginger, chilli, coriander, spices

View Full Recipe #25
Paneer Tikka
#26
Kapha
Snacks & Starters

Paneer Tikka

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 250 g paneer, yogurt, ginger-garlic, chilli powder, garam masala, capsicum, onion, lemon

View Full Recipe #26
Tandoori Gobi
#27
Kapha
Snacks & Starters

Tandoori Gobi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cauliflower, yogurt, ginger-garlic, turmeric, chilli, garam masala, lemon

View Full Recipe #27
Corn Chaat
#28
Tridoshic
Snacks & Starters

Corn Chaat

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1.5 cups boiled corn, tomato, onion, lemon, chaat masala, coriander

View Full Recipe #28
Cucumber Peanut Koshimbir
#29
Tridoshic
Snacks & Starters

Cucumber Peanut Koshimbir

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cucumber, 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, yogurt optional, lemon, cumin, coriander

View Full Recipe #29
Sprouted Moong Salad
#30
Tridoshic
Snacks & Starters

Sprouted Moong Salad

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1.5 cups steamed moong sprouts, cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon, coriander

View Full Recipe #30
Dal Tadka
#31
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Dal Tadka

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal, tomato, onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, chilli, coriander

View Full Recipe #31
Moong Dal
#32
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Moong Dal

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow moong dal, turmeric, cumin, ginger, lemon, coriander

View Full Recipe #32
Masoor Dal
#33
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Masoor Dal

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal, onion, tomato, garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander

View Full Recipe #33
Panchmel Dal
#34
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Panchmel Dal

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup each toor, moong, chana, masoor and urad dal, spices, tomato, ghee optional

View Full Recipe #34
Gujarati Kadhi
#35
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Gujarati Kadhi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt, 2 tbsp besan, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves, mustard, cumin

View Full Recipe #35
Punjabi Chole
#36
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Punjabi Chole

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chickpeas, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, chole masala, cumin, amchur

View Full Recipe #36
Rajma Masala
#37
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Rajma Masala

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked kidney beans, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, cumin, coriander, garam masala

View Full Recipe #37
Kala Chana Curry
#38
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Kala Chana Curry

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked black chickpeas, onion, tomato, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric

View Full Recipe #38
Lobia Curry
#39
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Lobia Curry

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, onion, tomato, garlic, cumin, coriander, garam masala

View Full Recipe #39
Matki Usal
#40
Tridoshic
Dals, Beans & Pulses

Matki Usal

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Deepana-Pachana (Plant Protein & Agni Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups sprouted matki, onion, tomato, goda masala, mustard, curry leaves, coriander

View Full Recipe #40
Misal Usal
#41
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Misal Usal

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups sprouted moth beans, onion, tomato, misal masala, farsan to serve, lemon, coriander

View Full Recipe #41
Palak Paneer
#42
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Palak Paneer

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 250 g paneer, 3 cups spinach, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, cumin, garam masala

View Full Recipe #42
Matar Paneer
#43
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Matar Paneer

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 250 g paneer, 1 cup peas, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, cumin, coriander, garam masala

View Full Recipe #43
Paneer Butter Masala
#44
Kapha
Vegetable Curries

Paneer Butter Masala

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 250 g paneer, tomato, onion, cashews, ginger-garlic, mild chilli, garam masala, cream optional

View Full Recipe #44
Kadai Paneer
#45
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Kadai Paneer

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 250 g paneer, capsicum, onion, tomato, coriander seeds, chilli, ginger, garam masala

View Full Recipe #45
Shahi Paneer
#46
Pitta
Vegetable Curries

Shahi Paneer

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 250 g paneer, onion, tomato, cashews, yogurt or milk, cardamom, garam masala

View Full Recipe #46
Aloo Gobi
#47
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Aloo Gobi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 potatoes, 1 small cauliflower, tomato, cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger

View Full Recipe #47
Bhindi Masala
#48
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Bhindi Masala

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 400 g okra, onion, tomato, cumin, coriander, turmeric, amchur

View Full Recipe #48
Baingan Bharta
#49
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Baingan Bharta

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, onion, tomato, garlic, green chilli, mustard oil optional, coriander

View Full Recipe #49
Bharli Vangi
#50
Pitta
Vegetable Curries

Bharli Vangi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 8 small eggplants, peanut-sesame-coconut powder, onion, goda masala, tamarind

View Full Recipe #50
Undhiyu
#51
Pitta
Vegetable Curries

Undhiyu

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups mixed winter vegetables, small eggplants, potatoes, muthiya, sesame-coconut, spices

View Full Recipe #51
Avial
#52
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Avial

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups mixed vegetables, 1/2 cup yogurt, coconut, cumin, green chilli, curry leaves

View Full Recipe #52
Vegetable Jalfrezi
#53
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Vegetable Jalfrezi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups mixed vegetables, capsicum, onion, tomato, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala

View Full Recipe #53
Navratan Korma
#54
Pitta
Vegetable Curries

Navratan Korma

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups mixed vegetables, paneer, cashews, yogurt, onion, mild spices, cardamom

View Full Recipe #54
Mushroom Masala
#55
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Mushroom Masala

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 300 g mushrooms, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, cumin, coriander, garam masala

View Full Recipe #55
Aloo Matar
#56
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Aloo Matar

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 3 potatoes, 1 cup peas, tomato, cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger

View Full Recipe #56
Lauki Chana Dal
#57
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Lauki Chana Dal

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups bottle gourd, 1/2 cup chana dal, tomato, cumin, turmeric, ginger

View Full Recipe #57
Tinda Masala
#58
Tridoshic
Vegetable Curries

Tinda Masala

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 500 g tinda, onion, tomato, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger

View Full Recipe #58
Cabbage Peas Sabzi
#59
Pitta
Vegetable Curries

Cabbage Peas Sabzi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cabbage, 1/2 cup peas, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, coconut

View Full Recipe #59
Beans Poriyal
#60
Pitta
Vegetable Curries

Beans Poriyal

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped beans, mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, coconut, turmeric

View Full Recipe #60
Maharashtrian Pithla
#61
Tridoshic
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Maharashtrian Pithla

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup besan, 1 onion, garlic, green chilli, mustard, cumin, turmeric, water

View Full Recipe #61
Zunka
#62
Tridoshic
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Zunka

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup besan, onion, garlic, green chilli, mustard, cumin, coriander, water

View Full Recipe #62
Kadhi Pakora
#63
Tridoshic
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Kadhi Pakora

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt, 3 tbsp besan, onion, spices, curry leaves; pakora: onion and besan

View Full Recipe #63
Sambar
#64
Tridoshic
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Sambar

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal, tamarind, drumstick, carrot, pumpkin, sambar powder, mustard, curry leaves

View Full Recipe #64
Rasam
#65
Tridoshic
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Rasam

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, small lemon-sized tamarind, cooked toor dal water, pepper, cumin, garlic, curry leaves

View Full Recipe #65
Dalma
#66
Tridoshic
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Dalma

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal, pumpkin, raw banana, papaya or potato, ginger, cumin, turmeric

View Full Recipe #66
Bengali Shukto
#67
Kapha
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Bengali Shukto

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup mixed bitter gourd, potato, raw banana and other vegetables, mustard paste, milk optional

View Full Recipe #67
Vegetable Pulao
#68
Pitta
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Vegetable Pulao

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1.5 cups basmati rice, 1.5 cups mixed vegetables, whole spices, onion, ginger, mint

View Full Recipe #68
Peas Pulao
#69
Tridoshic
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Peas Pulao

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1.5 cups basmati rice, 1 cup peas, cumin, bay leaf, cloves, ginger, ghee or oil

View Full Recipe #69
Jeera Rice
#70
Tridoshic
Regional Curries & Comfort Foods

Jeera Rice

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1.5 cups basmati rice, cumin seeds, bay leaf, ghee or oil, salt

View Full Recipe #70
Vegetable Biryani
#71
Pitta
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Vegetable Biryani

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1.5 cups basmati rice, 2 cups mixed vegetables, yogurt, biryani masala, mint, fried onion

View Full Recipe #71
Lemon Rice
#72
Kapha
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Lemon Rice

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, lemon juice, mustard seeds, peanuts, curry leaves, turmeric, green chilli

View Full Recipe #72
Tamarind Rice
#73
Kapha
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Tamarind Rice

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, tamarind pulp, peanuts, sesame, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric

View Full Recipe #73
Curd Rice
#74
Tridoshic
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Curd Rice

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, 1.5 cups yogurt, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, coriander, pomegranate optional

View Full Recipe #74
Vegetable Khichdi
#75
Tridoshic
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Vegetable Khichdi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup moong dal, 1 cup vegetables, turmeric, cumin, ginger

View Full Recipe #75
Bajra Khichdi
#76
Tridoshic
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Bajra Khichdi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup bajra, 1/2 cup moong dal, cumin, ginger, turmeric, vegetables optional

View Full Recipe #76
Masala Khichdi
#77
Tridoshic
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Masala Khichdi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup moong dal, onion, tomato, peas, turmeric, garam masala

View Full Recipe #77
Dal Dhokli
#78
Tridoshic
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Dal Dhokli

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal, 1 cup wheat flour, turmeric, peanuts, jaggery, tamarind, spices

View Full Recipe #78
Palak Khichdi
#79
Tridoshic
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Palak Khichdi

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup moong dal, 2 cups spinach, cumin, garlic, turmeric

View Full Recipe #79
Vegetable Fried Rice
#80
Kapha
Rice & One-Pot Meals

Vegetable Fried Rice

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Laghu (Light & Easily Digestible)

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, 2 cups chopped vegetables, spring onion, soy sauce optional, pepper

View Full Recipe #80
Chapati
#81
Tridoshic
Indian Breads

Chapati

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour, water, pinch salt optional, ghee optional

View Full Recipe #81
Jowar Bhakri
#82
Kapha
Indian Breads

Jowar Bhakri

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups jowar flour, warm water, salt optional

View Full Recipe #82
Bajra Roti
#83
Kapha
Indian Breads

Bajra Roti

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups bajra flour, warm water, salt optional

View Full Recipe #83
Missi Roti
#84
Tridoshic
Indian Breads

Missi Roti

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 1 cup wheat flour, 1/2 cup besan, onion, coriander, ajwain, spices

View Full Recipe #84
Garlic Naan
#85
Tridoshic
Indian Breads

Garlic Naan

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Sattvic & Srotas-Cleansing

Ingredients: 2 cups maida or whole-wheat flour, yogurt, yeast or baking powder, garlic, coriander

View Full Recipe #85
Bhatura
#86
Tridoshic
Chutneys, Dips & Raita

Bhatura

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Rochana (Appetite Stimulating & Digestion Awakening)

Ingredients: 2 cups maida, 1/2 cup yogurt, semolina, baking powder, salt, oil

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Puri
#87
Tridoshic
Chutneys, Dips & Raita

Puri

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Rochana (Appetite Stimulating & Digestion Awakening)

Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour, water, salt, oil for frying

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Thecha
#88
Tridoshic
Chutneys, Dips & Raita

Thecha

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Rochana (Appetite Stimulating & Digestion Awakening)

Ingredients: 8 green chillies, 8 garlic cloves, roasted peanuts, salt, oil, coriander

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Coriander Chutney
#89
Tridoshic
Chutneys, Dips & Raita

Coriander Chutney

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Rochana (Appetite Stimulating & Digestion Awakening)

Ingredients: 2 cups coriander, mint, green chilli, lemon, ginger, cumin, salt

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Coconut Chutney
#90
Pitta
Chutneys, Dips & Raita

Coconut Chutney

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Rochana (Appetite Stimulating & Digestion Awakening)

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh coconut, 2 tbsp roasted chana dal, green chilli, ginger, mustard, curry leaves

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Ragi Ladoo
#91
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Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Ragi Ladoo

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup ragi flour, 1/2 cup jaggery, 1/4 cup ghee, sesame or nuts

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Besan Ladoo
#92
Tridoshic
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Besan Ladoo

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups besan, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup ghee, cardamom, nuts

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Coconut Ladoo
#93
Pitta
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Coconut Ladoo

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups desiccated coconut, 1 cup condensed milk or jaggery syrup, cardamom

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Sheera
#94
Tridoshic
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Sheera

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup semolina, 1/2 cup jaggery or sugar, 1/4 cup ghee, 3 cups water or milk, cardamom

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Kheer
#95
Pitta
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Kheer

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice, 1 litre milk, 1/3 cup sugar, cardamom, nuts, saffron optional

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Moong Dal Halwa
#96
Tridoshic
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Moong Dal Halwa

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup soaked moong dal, 1/2 cup ghee, 3/4 cup sugar, milk, cardamom, nuts

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Shrikhand
#97
Pitta
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Shrikhand

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups hung yogurt, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, cardamom, saffron, nuts

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Fruit Custard
#98
Tridoshic
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Fruit Custard

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 2 cups milk, custard powder, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 cups seasonal fruit

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Modak
#99
Pitta
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Modak

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, 1 cup coconut, 3/4 cup jaggery, cardamom, poppy seeds, water

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Date and Nut Ladoo
#100
Pitta
Traditional Indian Sweets & Desserts

Date and Nut Ladoo

20-30m 2-3 Servings

Brimhana (Nourishing & Energy Sustaining)

Ingredients: 1 cup dates, 1/2 cup mixed nuts, 2 tbsp sesame, cardamom

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Dr. Nishigandha Chaudhari

Dr. Nishigandha Chaudhari

B.A.M.S • Holistic Vaastu & Ayurvedic Consultant

Specializing in personalized Prakriti assessment, Doshic nutrition therapy, and Agni balancing.

Consult Dr. Nishigandha
Charaka Samhita Dietary Code

The Eight Sacred Rules of Eating (Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatanani)

1. Prakriti (Natural Qualities) Understand whether foods are light (Laghu) like moong dal, or heavy (Guru) like black urad and aged cheese.
2. Karana (Cooking Alchemy) Tempering spices in pure cow ghee transforms heavy legumes into digestible, prana-rich medicine.
3. Samyoga (Compatible Combinations) Avoid Viruddha Ahara (incompatible foods) like milk with sour fruits, melon with grains, or equal parts honey and ghee.
4. Rashi (Sacred Portioning) Eat until two-thirds full: one-third food, one-third warm liquid/soup, leaving one-third open for digestive movement.
5. Desha (Habitat & Origin) Honor local native ingredients suited to the soil, water, and seasonal climate where you reside.
6. Kala (Time & Season) Match your largest meal with the sun’s peak at midday when digestive fire (Jatharagni) is at maximum strength.
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