If you know me, you know I love oats. In that case, you also probably know that I love Ayurveda and have been enormously inspired by Divya Alter.
When I brought home an abundant bundle of collard greens recently, I took a spin on the Ayurvedic oatmeal from Divya’s amazing cookbook and made it savory. The result was extremely satisfying, so naturally I had it two days in a row, and am considering a third…
It’s sidekick was a mug of Ayurvedic mucuna “coffee” – a thoughtful, herbal, caffeine-free blend of mucuna pruriens, wild date seeds, root chicory, and haritaki. It’s creator Vaidya Mishra (Divya’s mentor) explains that this blend will “energize your physiology by supplying better oxygenation to the brain and lungs; it will help ease the mind by supporting your nervous system against daily stress; and pacify all three doshas.”
Would you try savory oats or herbal “coffee” for a change?
savory ayurvedic oatmeal with greens + avocado
free of gluten, soy, refined-sugar
serves 1
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In a small-medium saucepan, add the ghee on medium heat.
Add in this order: fennel and fenugreek seeds, fresh ginger, ground spices [except salt & pepper], stirring and waiting 15 seconds between adding each group [seeds – fresh – ground].
Add oats and raisins, stirring to absorb the ghee.
Add water first and stir, then add milk – bring to a boil, then cover partially and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the greens and stir well to combine, cover partially and continue to simmer for another 2-5 minutes until combined and cooked.
Turn off heat adding sea salt and pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
Enjoy with avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.
mucuna brew brazil nut latte
free of gluten, soy, lactose, refined-sugar
serves 1
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2 Comments
Hi Sasha,
I came across your great site by searching for Divya Alter. Your take on Divya’s oatmeal with greens sounds tasty – a great way to incorporate healthy leafy greens into ones breakfast!
I have a question though. I’m somewhat new to Ayurveda, and am learning from Divya’s cookbook. I’m struggling with the whole dairy thing of what to eat and not eat with it. I understand (and I may be wrong), but one should not have dairy (milk) and greens in the same meal.
Can you please clarify that for me?
Thanks,
Darlene
Hi Darlene, thanks for your message! I try not to stress *too* much about food combining unless it really upsets my digestion (since stress can also negatively affect digestion, among other things) – but from what I understand, combing cooked dairy (like Divya’s fresh cheese recipe) with cooked greens is considered a “good” combo. I would experiment and pay attention to how you like the taste, and how it makes you feel. I consider food and meals an ongoing experiment myself – for me it is about nourishing myself via nutritious food (and trying not to make it an enemy), decreasing stress and anxiety as best I can, being with good people, getting outside, getting good rest as often as possible, and doing the things that bring me joy. I hope some of that is useful – take good care 🙂