Recipes
World cuisines understood through the lens of Ayurvedic principles — dosha effects, seasonal guidance, and how to adjust any dish for your constitution.
Every food tradition carries embedded wisdom about what the body needs. These recipes span dozens of cuisines, each analyzed for its effect on the three doshas, its seasonal appropriateness, and how to adjust it for your constitution — using that cuisine's own ingredients, not a one-size-fits-all formula.
Kitchari
Tridoshic — balances Vata, Pitta, and Kapha equally.
Masoor Dal Tadka
Balances Vata and Kapha.
Palak Paneer
Balances Pitta well due to cooling spinach.
Vegetable Upma
Balances Vata when prepared with generous ghee.
Chapati
Balances Vata when served warm with ghee.
Cucumber Raita
Strongly pacifies Pitta.
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Strongly pacifies Vata and Pitta due to sweet, cooling, nourishing qualities.
Sambar
Balances Vata and Kapha due to warming spices and light quality.
Miso Soup (Tofu + Wakame)
Balances Vata due to warmth, oiliness, and grounding salt.
Ochazuke (Green Tea Rice)
Mildly pacifies all three doshas due to lightness and simplicity.
Soba Noodle Bowl
Excellent for Pitta and Kapha due to cooling, light, drying qualities.
Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette)
Balances Vata well due to heavy, warm, oily qualities.
Kimpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root)
Balances Kapha strongly due to light, dry, heating qualities.
Okayu (Rice Porridge)
Tridoshic when served warm.
Edamame with Sea Salt
Balances Pitta due to cooling, sweet quality.
Nasu Dengaku (Miso-Glazed Eggplant)
Balances Vata well due to heavy, warm, oily qualities.
Fasolada (Greek White Bean Soup)
Excellent for pacifying Vata.
Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)
Excellent for pacifying Pitta.
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
Pacifies Vata well due to heaviness and oil.
Avgolemono (Greek Egg-Lemon Soup)
Pacifies Vata excellently.
Gigantes Plaki (Giant Baked Beans)
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Tzatziki (Yogurt-Cucumber Dip)
Strongly pacifies Pitta.
Revithia (Greek Chickpea Soup)
Good for Vata when prepared with ample oil.
Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetables)
Balancing for all three doshas when eaten in appropriate portions.
Frijoles de Olla (Mexican Pot Beans)
Good for Vata when cooked thoroughly with fat.
Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)
Good for Vata due to warmth and oil.
Sopa de Lima (Yucatecan Lime Soup)
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Guacamole
Excellent for pacifying Vata and Pitta.
Calabacitas (Mexican Squash with Corn and Cheese)
Balancing for all doshas with appropriate adjustments.
Pozole Verde (Green Hominy Stew)
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Paddle Salad)
Excellent for pacifying Pitta and Kapha.
Atole (Warm Corn Beverage)
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Kongnamul Guk (Soybean Sprout Soup)
Excellent for Pitta and Kapha.
Bibimbap (Mixed Rice Bowl)
Balancing for all three doshas in its complete form.
Hobak Juk (Sweet Pumpkin Porridge)
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Oi Naengguk (Chilled Cucumber Soup)
Strongly pacifies Pitta.
Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte)
Balances all three doshas when prepared correctly.
Brahmi Ghee (Brahmi Ghrita)
Tridoshic when prepared properly.
CCF Tea (Cumin-Coriander-Fennel)
Tridoshic — balances all three doshas.
Ashwagandha Moon Milk
Primarily pacifies Vata and Kapha.
Tom Kha Gai
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Pad Thai
Mildly increases all three doshas if overconsumed due to the complex combination of heavy protein, heating spices, and sour-salty tastes.
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Strongly reduces Kapha.
Tom Yum Goong
Strongly pacifies Kapha and Vata when the body is cold or congested.
Khao Tom
Tridoshic when prepared simply.
Massaman Curry
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Larb Gai
Balances Kapha well.
Mango Sticky Rice
Pacifies Pitta and Vata when eaten in moderation.
Ribollita
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Risotto ai Funghi
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Minestrone
Generally tridoshic with seasonal adjustments.
Pasta e Fagioli
Strongly pacifies Vata with its warm, heavy, oily qualities.
Caprese Salad
Increases Kapha due to the heavy, cool, moist qualities of fresh cheese and raw tomato.
Polenta with Roasted Vegetables
Strongly pacifies Vata with its warm, heavy, oily, grounding qualities.
Panzanella
Best for Pitta in summer when cooling foods are welcome.
Cacio e Pepe
Strongly kindles agni.
Misir Wot
Strongly pacifies Vata and Kapha.
Shiro
Balances Vata well due to warmth and oiliness.
Gomen
Balances Pitta and Kapha.
Doro Wot
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Tibs
Strongly pacifies Vata.
Ayib
Pacifies Pitta and Vata.
Fosolia
Tridoshic — balances all three doshas.
Yataklete Kilkil
Tridoshic with gentle modifications.
Vegetable Tagine
Strongly pacifies Vata due to warmth, moisture, and grounding root vegetables.
Harira
Pacifies Vata strongly.
Couscous with Seven Vegetables
Balances Vata well with warmth and moisture.
Zaalouk
Mildly pacifies Vata due to the oily, warm qualities.
Moroccan Mint Tea
Mildly pacifies Pitta and Kapha.
Shakshuka
Pacifies Vata well with warmth, oil, and building protein.
Bessara
Grounding and nourishing for Vata when prepared with adequate oil and spice.
Rfissa
Strongly pacifies Vata with warmth, moisture, heaviness, and building nutrition.
Pho Bo
Strongly pacifies Vata due to warmth, oiliness, and nourishing broth.
Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls)
Strongly pacifies Pitta due to cooling herbs and raw freshness.
Canh Chua (Sweet and Sour Tamarind Soup)
Pacifies Vata through sour taste, warmth, and liquid quality.
Bun Cha
Grounding and nourishing for Vata due to warmth, oiliness, and protein density.
Congee (Jook)
Tridoshic in its plain form — suitable for all constitutions, like kitchari.
Hot and Sour Soup
Strongly balances Kapha and Vata due to heating, stimulating, and liquid qualities.
Steamed Bok Choy with Ginger
Excellent for Pitta due to cooling, bitter quality of bok choy balanced by gentle warming ginger.
Mapo Tofu
Powerfully reduces Kapha through intense heating and dispersing quality.
Ayurvedic Morning Porridge
Powerfully pacifies Vata.
Sweet Potato Tahini Bowl
Pacifies Pitta strongly.
Cooling Mint Raita
Strongly cools Pitta.
Roasted Root Vegetables with Cumin
Strongly pacifies Vata with its grounding, warming, oily qualities.
Healing Bone Broth
Strongly pacifies Vata with its warm, oily, heavy, and nourishing qualities.
Overnight Soaked Oats
Pacifies Pitta with its cooling, sweet, and heavy qualities.
Nourishing Grain Bowl
Tridoshic as written — can be adjusted for any constitution by changing the grain, vegetable selection, and dressing.
Simple Dal
Tridoshic when made with moong dal.
Mac and Cheese
Strongly pacifies Vata due to heavy, warm, oily qualities.
Mashed Potatoes
Strongly pacifies Vata with heavy, oily, grounding qualities.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Strongly pacifies Vata with heavy, oily, sweet qualities.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Gently pacifies Vata with warmth and nourishment.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Pacifies Vata with warming, grounding, oily qualities.
American Chili
Strongly stimulates agni and pacifies Kapha.
Pancakes
Strongly pacifies Vata with sweet, heavy, warm, oily qualities.
Caesar Salad
One of the most balanced American dishes across all doshas.
Browse by Cuisine
Browse by Dosha
Browse by Season
Browse by Meal
What should you eat today?
Your constitution, birth chart, the season, your preferences, how you slept — it all shapes which foods serve you best on any given day. Personal Alignment gives you daily meal guidance that accounts for all of it, learns from your feedback, and gets smarter about you over time.