Holy Curry: An Ayurvedic Curry Recipe Rooted in Intuition, Earth, and Leftovers

There is a very common misconception regarding Ayurvedic lifestyle. Just because it originated in India over 5000 years ago and these were the only options available then and there it doesn't mean we have to eat lentils for the rest of our lives. Let me tell you right now—that’s not my Ayurveda. Times are changed, people evolve, plants and spice evolve together with us as we do live in the same ecosystem that we co-create .

My quest for myself, my family, and society is to digest, metabolize and absorb all good and ancient wisdom and make it accessible during these times. At the end of the day i'm a big fan of the idea

“Make the best you can, with what you have, when you have it, and where you are.”

🍲 This Ayurvedic Curry Is a Holy Ritual, Not Just a Recipe

This Ayurvedic curry recipe isn’t strict. It’s a practice of presence. A way to feed yourself, reduce waste, and tune into your body’s deeper needs.

It can be Indian. It can be local. It can be spicy, mild, thick, soupy.But it must be warm, earthy, oily, and cooked with love—especially in cold, slow seasons like late winter and early spring (Kapha season in Ayurveda).

👉 Want to understand more about seasonal eating? Read: Kapha Season in Ayurveda: How to Cleanse, Move, and Awaken with Spring

The Core Qualities (Gunas) of This Ayurvedic Curry Recipe

This Ayurvedic curry recipe offers:

• Warmth (via spices and ghee)

• Moisture (via tomatoes and coconut milk)

• Spice & stimulation (to awaken sluggish Kapha)

• Digestibility (through stewing and spice pairing)

I support a little bit of play in the kitchen also, so whether you go classic or you go freestyle with the veggies, it can be whatever you have in the fridge, curry is also a fantastic way of avoiding food waste and get rid of the leftovers. Use the veggies that are starting to fade and that you would normally avoid using in a fresh salad or just eating them per se. The star ingredients of this dish should be cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic, red chilly powder and garam masala, onion and go deep with the tomato sauce.

At the end of the day it's the warming earthiness of the overall dish that we need , the kapha density that we long for in those cold, slow winter days.

a vibrant plate of green broccoli

🥦 Ingredients: Flexible, Intuitive, Delicious

This recipe is adaptable. Swap the veggies based on what you have—but here’s a base to begin:

• 500g broccoli florets + stalks, chopped

• 250g chickpeas (soaked and cooked or canned)

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 4–5 spring onions, chopped

• 2 tsp ghee

• 250g canned tomatoes

• Salt to taste

• 1/2 tsp black pepper + long pepper (pippali)

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• Optional: Coconut milk or cream, 3–4 tbsp

• Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, pickled cabbage, lime wedges

🍳 Instructions: Let It Be a Dance

1. Heat ghee in a wide pan. Add cumin, garlic, and onions—let them sizzle and bloom.

2. Add chickpeas and carrots, stir to coat with spice.

3. Splash in a little hot water to prevent sticking.

4. Add broccoli, stir again.

5. Pour in canned tomatoes with juice. Let it all simmer together.

6. Add salt, pepper, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder.

7. Simmer on low for 10 minutes until veggies soften but still hold shape.

8. At the end, stir in coconut milk or cream for nourishment and balance.

👉 This stew is beautiful served with basmati rice, flatbread, or as-is, topped with herbs or ferments depending on season and mood. Read more about how we can help our body metabolise food, here.

🌱 Optional Ritual Add-Ons

• Spring? Add pickled cabbage for liver support.

• Summer? Add fresh cilantro or lime for cooling.

• Autumn/Winter? Use more ghee, less coconut—and eat it warm, slowly, mindfully.

Enjoy it and always take satisfaction in cooking for yourself and your loved ones, this is the little extra ingredient that goes a long way and fills your dish up with that "OJAS" (essence of life).

Best of me to you,

E.T.

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