Ritucharya, the seasonal routine, applied to a modern kitchen.
Ayurveda divides the year into seasons and suggests adjusting food and routine as each one turns. The shift from monsoon into autumn is traditionally seen as a time when Pitta rises.
Lighter, freshly cooked meals, cooling spices such as coriander and fennel, and less fried or very spicy food are common suggestions.
Listen first
Traditions are guidelines. Appetite, comfort and how food sits with you matter more than any rule.
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