What is Agni?
In Ayurveda, Agni translates to "fire" and refers to the body's digestive and metabolic fire. Traditional texts treat a balanced Agni as central to wellbeing, which is why Ayurvedic cooking pays so much attention to spices, timing and the way food is prepared.
Turmeric in the Ayurvedic Kitchen
Ayurveda describes most spices as either heating (like dry red chilli) or cooling (like fennel). Turmeric is described as warming yet balancing, and is considered Tridoshic, meaning suitable for all three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
That is one reason turmeric appears in so many everyday dishes: the dal tadka, sabzi, khichdi and buttermilk that make up a home-cooked Indian meal.
Simple Ways to Cook With It
Bloom 1/4 tsp of Meghana Organics turmeric in hot ghee with cumin seeds before adding your dal, or stir a pinch into spiced buttermilk (chaas) with roasted cumin and a little salt. These are general food ideas, not medical advice; if you have ongoing digestive symptoms, please see a doctor.
Written by Meghana Organics Team
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