https://www.sthhir.com/blog daily 1.0 2026-01-22 https://www.sthhir.com/blog/lemon-garlic-paneer-zarz4-xz5lw monthly 0.5 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/689362def075825da03a7d90/8f861b1f-0965-413a-82e3-ade698bcefa4/IMG_0066.jpg Kitchen Quests - Tofu Aubergine Stir Fry Ayurvedic properties of key ingredients Tofu → Soft, grounding; pacifies Vata, can increase Kapha if eaten in excess. Aubergine (Eggplant) → Light, slightly heating; balances Vata when cooked well, may aggravate Pitta if over-spiced. Garlic → Heating, pungent; stimulates digestion, pacifies Vata and Kapha, increases Pitta in excess. Ginger → Warming, digestive; excellent for Vata and Kapha, use gently for Pitta. Soy Sauce → Salty, heating; grounding, but should be used in moderation for Pitta and Kapha. Sesame Seeds → Heavy, warming; grounding for Vata. https://www.sthhir.com/blog/lemon-garlic-paneer-zarz4 monthly 0.5 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/689362def075825da03a7d90/d826e6d5-00bf-465f-a22d-d86a866ccc8b/37DDBD27-C17A-40C2-9E17-6C203FA3FAC8.png Kitchen Quests - Chocolate Chip Cookies Ayurvedic properties of key ingredients Butter (browned) → Heavy, oily, grounding; pacifies Vata, increases Kapha. Brown Sugar → Sweet, moist; grounding, supports Vata, increases Kapha in excess. White Sugar → Light, sharp; increases Pitta and Kapha if overused. All-Purpose Flour → Heavy; grounding for Vata, increases Kapha. Chocolate Chips → Sweet, slightly heating; grounding for Vata, may increase Kapha and Pitta https://www.sthhir.com/blog/lemon-garlic-paneer monthly 0.5 2025-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/689362def075825da03a7d90/25e4d9c7-5731-41f2-be2d-8e25d3cf2497/IMG_9456_SnapseedCopy.jpg Kitchen Quests - Lemon Garlic Paneer Ayurvedic properties of key ingredients Paneer (Cottage Cheese) → Heavy, cooling; pacifies Vata, increases Kapha if eaten in excess. Garlic → Pungent, heating; balances Kapha and Vata, may aggravate Pitta if overused. Lemon → Sour, light; stimulates digestion, balances Vata and Kapha, may increase Pitta. Green Chili → Very heating; balances Kapha, increases Pitta. Onion → Heating, grounding; balances Vata, can aggravate Pitta or Kapha when fried. Butter → Oily; grounding for Vata, increases Kapha. Soya Sauce → Salty, warming; adds umami, balances Vata, may increase Pitta and Kapha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/689362def075825da03a7d90/0445f56a-a03a-4ae9-9750-0ddd900049c5/IMG_9455_SnapseedCopy.jpg Kitchen Quests - Lemon Garlic Paneer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sthhir.com/blog/cauliflower-alfredo monthly 0.5 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/689362def075825da03a7d90/050bf021-55d4-4a41-b6aa-a2caf23c2a13/IMG_9353_SnapseedCopy.jpg Kitchen Quests - Cauliflower Alfredo Ayurvedic properties of key ingredients Cauliflower → Light, dry; pacifies Kapha, can increase Vata if not well-cooked. Cashews → Sweet, heavy, grounding; pacifies Vata, may increase Kapha and Pitta in excess. Garlic → Heating; stimulates digestion, balances Kapha and Vata, may aggravate Pitta in large amounts. Mushrooms → Earthy, grounding; stabilize Vata, may increase Kapha if taken in excess. Pasta → Grounding; depending on the grain, can increase Kapha if heavy or refined. https://www.sthhir.com/blog/chocolate-chunk-cookies-4ml5r monthly 0.5 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/689362def075825da03a7d90/6bdda1e2-e397-43a3-b865-cd70d9d4e70b/IMG_9225_SnapseedCopy_SnapseedCopy.jpg Kitchen Quests - Homemade Snicker Clusters - Ayurvedic properties of key ingredients Dates → Sweet, grounding, and cooling; pacify Vata and Pitta, may increase Kapha. Peanuts → Heavy and oily; calm Vata, but can aggravate Kapha. Peanut butter (homemade) → Nourishing, grounding; balances Vata, slightly heating for pitta. 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