Winter Spice Recipe:

(from: Kate O”Donnell: The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, pg. 269)

Providing the balancing tastes of salty, sweet and sour. These spices induce warmth and movement of prana (energy/circulation)

• 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp., turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
• ½ tsp. pink salt
• To taste cinnamon powder ( ½-1 tsp.) or ½ tsp. sugarcane
• 1 tsp. ginger powder
• 1 tsp. black pepper (optional)

In a cast iron or heavy bottom skillet, dry roast coriander and cumin seeds (only for 2 mins. or less until their scent is in the air). Set aside to cool. When thoroughly cooled combine with other ingredients and grind (with hand grinder or mortar and pestle). Store in a recycled glass spice shaker or glass container with a tightly fitting lid to preserve freshness.