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Golden Fennel-Lime Stir Fry

A vibrant bowl of golden turmeric-kissed vegetables, nourishing basmati rice, and digestive spices. Balanced for all doshas, this meal soothes inflammation, kindles agni (digestive fire), and supports seasonal harmony.

SERVES

2

PREP

5 minutes

COOK

25 minutes

Ingredients:
For the Stir Fry
Instructions
  1. Cook the Rice:

    Rinse basmati rice well. In a small pot, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add rice, ghee, and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook about 12–15 minutes, or until rice is fluffy and water absorbed. Turn off heat and let rest while preparing veggies.

Ayurvedic & Western Perspective

This beautiful Golden Fennel-Lime Stir Fry offers balance, ease, and nourishment in every bite. Fresh turmeric root gives this dish its vibrant golden hue while bringing potent anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. Fennel seeds and fresh lime add brightness and support healthy digestion and detoxification. The seasonal vegetables are lightly sautéed in ghee, which nourishes the tissues and soothes the nervous system, making this bowl as grounding as it is uplifting.

Served over basmati rice cooked simply with ghee and salt, this meal provides an ideal balance of lightness and stability. It is easily adaptable for all doshas: Vata benefits from the grounding rice and ghee, Pitta finds cooling support in the cilantro and lime, and Kapha enjoys the lightness of the sautéed veggies and stimulating spices. The dish is easy to digest, sattvic in nature, and leaves you feeling nourished yet light.

Perfect as a weekday meal, post-yoga lunch, or gentle digestive reset, this bowl invites you to listen to your body and flow with the seasons. You can easily adjust the vegetables, spices, and toppings to suit your constitution and the rhythms of nature.

Explore the Ingredients

Each ingredient in this recipe offers its own unique qualities and actions in the body. In Ayurveda, food is more than nourishment — it is medicine. Click below to learn how these ingredients support balance, digestion, and overall well-being.

Lime

Summer Squash

Fennel Bulb

Cauliflower

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