Soothe your Vata - nourishing Ayurveda pumpkin lentil soup recipe🍲😋

Autumn is a time when the vata dosha (one of the three mind-body energies in Ayurveda) is predominant. Vata is associated with the elements of air and ether and is characterized by dryness, coldness, and instability.

To balance this dosha during autumn, it is recommended to eat warm, nourishing foods that are grounding and restore stability.

Here is an Ayurveda recipe that is perfect for autumn - Pumpkin and Lentil Soup!

Ingredients:

• 1 small pumpkin, peeled and chopped into small pieces.

• 1 cup red lentils

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Heat the ghee or coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.

• Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.

• Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger and sauté for another minute.

• Add the chopped pumpkin, lentils, and vegetable broth.

• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin and lentils are soft and fully cooked OR use a pressure cooker.

• Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.

• Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Serve hot and enjoy!

This recipe is warm, nourishing, and grounding, making it a perfect Ayurvedic meal for the autumn season.