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Kumaoni Pasta: Minimal Effort, Maximum Endurance Recovery

📌 A quick, high-carb, high-protein vegan pasta for endurance athletes. Infused with Ayurvedic wisdom and Himalayan super foods, this meal fuels recovery in minutes.


🥇 Why This Kumaoni Pasta?

After an intense training session, your body craves the right balance of carbs, protein, and anti-inflammatory nutrients for faster recovery and sustained endurance. This Kumaoni-inspired pasta is designed to:


✅ Replenish glycogen with slow-releasing, gut-friendly carbs.

✅ Support muscle recovery with plant-based protein.

✅ Reduce inflammation using Ayurveda-backed ingredients.

✅ Be super quick & easy—ready in just 10 minutes!


Bowl of penne with tomato sauce, nuts, seeds, and basil on a green cloth. Surrounding bowls hold seeds and spices, creating a vibrant scene.
Flat-Lay Minimalist Pasta Bowl with Himalayan Ingredients

🥘 Ingredients (Serves 2-3) – Quick & Easy Version


🔹 Core Ingredients (Easily Available)

🍝 Whole Wheat / Ragi Pasta – For steady energy release.

🍅 Tomato Puree – A tangy, lycopene-rich base.

🧄 Garlic (2 cloves, minced) – Anti-inflammatory & enhances flavor.

🫒 Olive Oil (1 tbsp) – Boosts nutrient absorption.

🌿 Himalayan Thyme or Regular Thyme (½ tsp) – Supports digestion.

🧂 Black Salt & Pepper – Balances electrolytes & taste.

🥜 Roasted Peanuts (2 tbsp, crushed) – Adds crunch & protein.

🌻 Sunflower Seeds (1 tbsp, roasted) – Omega-3-rich endurance booster.

🌿 Fresh Basil Leaves – For classic aroma & gut health.


🌟 Optional Himalayan Superfoods (For the Ultimate Performance Boost!)

🔸 Barnyard Millet (Jhangora) Pasta – Lower glycemic index, easy digestion. (Substitute for regular pasta)

🔸 Bhatt Dal (Black Soybean) Paste (2 tbsp) – High protein & iron-rich. (Blend 2 tbsp cooked Bhatt with water to replace tomato puree!)

🔸 Roasted Hemp Seeds (1 tbsp, crushed) – Enhances muscle recovery. (Sprinkle as topping or mix in sauce!)

🔸 Jakhiya (Wild Mustard Seeds) (½ tsp) – Crunchy & gut-friendly. (Use instead of black pepper for extra spice!)

🔸 Turmeric-Ghee Roasted Walnut Dust (1 tbsp) – Natural anti-inflammatory topping. (Blend walnuts with a pinch of turmeric for dusting!)


🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions (10-Minute Meal!)

1️⃣ Boil the Pasta

  • Cook whole wheat or ragi pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

    (If using Jhangora Pasta, soak for 30 minutes before boiling for a softer texture.)


2️⃣ Prepare the Quick Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a pan.

  • Add garlic, thyme, and black salt—sauté until aromatic.

  • Stir in tomato puree (or Bhatt Dal paste for a richer protein-packed alternative).

  • Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.


3️⃣ Mix & Serve

  • Toss in boiled pasta, coating it evenly.

  • Sprinkle roasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, and fresh basil. (For extra crunch, add Jakhiya!)

  • Garnish with turmeric-walnut dust or crushed hemp seeds for a performance boost.

  • Serve immediately!


⚡ Athlete's Recovery Tip

🔹 Pair this pasta with Pahadi Gutti Ka Pani (Soaked Apricot Water)—a natural electrolyte drink that hydrates and replenishes lost minerals. (Simply soak 3 dried apricots in water overnight, mash, and mix with honey & fennel seeds!)


🏆 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Minimal Effort, Maximum Gains – Cooked in under 10 minutes.

✅ Perfect for Endurance Recovery – Carbs + Protein + Omega-3s.

✅ Scalable – Make in bulk, store for quick post-training meals.

✅ Ayurvedic & Vegan – Clean, anti-inflammatory ingredients.

💪 Your body is built for endurance—give it the fuel it deserves. 


Try this Kumaoni Pasta after your next workout and feel the difference!


📌 Bookmark this recipe & share it with your training partner! 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️🔥


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