A deeply grounding, nourishing stew that pacifies Vata with its warmth, moisture, and sweetness. The root vegetables and barley strengthen ojas, while aromatic spices like ginger, cumin, and pippali kindle agni for optimal digestion. Perfect for cold days when the body craves stability and comfort.

A warming, grounding, and gently spiced bowl that nourishes Vata with the earthy sweetness of roasted roots, the digestive aroma of fennel, and the calming essence of cardamom and cinnamon. The fresh arugula, avocado, and tahini drizzle bring balance and brightness — a perfect meal to root into autumn mornings with calm energy and radiant ojas.

This deeply nourishing soup layers chicken, fennel, rutabaga, cabbage, and carrots in a fragrant apple–Hingvastak broth. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, pungent, and earthy — a meal that kindles digestion, supports immunity, and soothes Vata during the cooler months. The flavors come alive when made with my Apple & Hingvastak Bone Broth with Summer Savory and Oregano, though a good-quality chicken or vegetable broth can also be used.

This deeply nourishing bone broth is slow-simmered with organic chicken bones, apple, Hingvastak, summer savory, and oregano — a fusion of Ayurvedic and Western herbal wisdom. It supports digestion, immunity, and overall vitality, creating a golden elixir that forms the healing base for soups, grains, or daily sipping.

This cozy autumn soup blends the sweet grounding nature of butternut squash with the gentle licorice notes of fresh fennel and the digestive warmth of cardamom — all simmered in rich chicken bone broth and finished with a dollop of homemade raw milk yogurt. In Ayurvedic terms, it’s a balancing meal for Vata and Pitta — soothing the nervous system, strengthening digestion, and gently building ojas. From a Western lens, it’s a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and probiotics that support gut, immune, and joint health — true nourishment from the inside out.

The Ojas Harvest Roast is a grounding blend of roots and greens designed to nourish body and mind. Sweet potatoes and beets steady the system and build ojas, while broccoli adds lightness and detoxifying vitality. Leeks and warming spices—cardamom, fennel, and pippali—kindle digestion, making the dish easier to assimilate. Ghee enriches the vegetables, enhances nutrient absorption, and provides deep nourishment. This colorful plate is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and essential vitamins, balancing for all doshas and supportive of long-term vitality.

These golden, plant-powered meatballs marry Ayurvedic wisdom with modern nutrition in every bite. Roasted eggplant provides grounding warmth and antioxidant-rich fiber, while Hingvastak, garlic, and leeks stoke digestive fire and enhance flavor. Sourdough breadcrumbs add gut-friendly fermentation and a gentle tang, while nutritional yeast offers a creamy, Parmesan-like savor plus B vitamins for energy and nervous system support. Coconut oil lends stable, nourishing fats that balance Vata and Kapha while keeping the dish light and heart-healthy.

This sauce is grounding and nourishing—a perfect bridge from summer’s heat into autumn’s cool dryness. Slowly roasted nightshades provide warmth and sweet-astringent balance, while cumin and garlic kindle agni (digestive fire) without overwhelming Pitta. Quinoa pasta offers a gluten-free, high-protein base, making this dish balancing for Vata and Kapha when enjoyed in moderation.

This roasted tomato soup is deeply warming and grounding—perfect for cool autumn or winter days when Vata dosha is most aggravated. The gentle sweetness of tomatoes and peppers, combined with the ushna (warming) nature of garlic and onions, strengthens agni (digestive fire). Coconut oil adds an unctuous, slightly cooling yet nourishing quality that helps counter dryness while supporting stable energy. Western nutrition celebrates tomatoes for their lycopene, coconut oil for medium-chain fatty acids that provide quick-burning fuel, and garlic/onions for immune-boosting compounds.

Crisp Ginger Gold apple, creamy avocado, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts meet a zesty lime-ginger dressing for a refreshing autumn salad that balances sweet, tart, and earthy notes while delivering nourishing fats and bright antioxidants.

This creamy bowl of oats is both food and medicine, offering grounding nourishment and hormone-balancing support. From an Ayurvedic lens, ashwagandha and shatavari steady the nervous system, cool excess heat, and restore vitality, while warming spices like cardamom and cinnamon kindle digestion without aggravating Pitta. Western nutrition highlights the fiber-rich oats, protein and calcium from milk, and magnesium- and zinc-rich pumpkin seeds that together support energy, bone health, and hormonal balance. This dish comforts body and mind, making it especially supportive during perimenopause and menopause.

This nourishing roasted root bowl blends beets, carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic with fennel, cardamom, fresh basil, and rich ghee. Warm, grounding, and gently spiced, it’s the perfect autumn dish to calm Vata dosha while supporting digestion and immunity. From a western lens, it’s full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats—making it as nourishing for the body as it is for the spirit.