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Split Moong Dal (Green Gram Tovve)

This recipe for split moong dal is highly nourishing, simple to digest, and appropriate for all dosha type. It encourages balance, calm, and mental and physical strength. Because it is light, moong dal can be consumed during illness and is good for the elderly.

Balances Pitta & Kapha Dosha

Prep Time: 40 Min
Total Time: 50 Min
Serves: 4-5 Person

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split moong dāl
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp jaggery
  • ¼ cup dried coconut (shredded)
  • 1 tsp finely chopped ginger,
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves

For Tempering

Method

  1. Rinse the dal thoroughly in clean water. Take a bowl, fill it with water, and add the washed dal.
  2. Take a pan, fill it with water, & add washed dal & cook for around 30 minutes. The dal should be simmered until it is smooth and broken down.
  3. Once the dal is cooked, add salt, jaggery, coconut, and ginger and combine thoroughly.
  4. Cook for another 5 minutes before turning off the heat, covering, and setting aside.
  5. Take a small pan, heat it over a medium flame, then add mustard seeds to temper. When the mustard begins to crackle, toss the curry leaves and turmeric. Now add the dal and combine well.
  6. Add coriander and lemon juice. Enjoy! Serve hot!

Serving Suggestions

Eat it with rice or chapati. Suitable for all seasons.

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Pitta balancing Gulkand Milkshake

Gulkand milkshake is an ideal summer drink since it cools the body and protects us from heat strokes. Gulkand is simply rose petal jam. According to Ayurveda, it is a cooling tonic.
It cleanses the blood, promotes appetite and digestion, relieves acidity, cools the body, improves eyesight, acts as a mild laxative, and enhances skin tone.

It balances pitta dosha

Prep Time: 5 Min
Total Time: 20 Min
Serves: 3 Person

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp rose petal jam/Gulkand
  • 500 ml boiled and chilled milk
  • 1 tbsp rose syrup
  • 1 scoop Ice cream

Method

  1. Take a blender and add 500 ml of milk, 2 tbsp of gulkand, and 1 tbsp of rose syrup.
  2. Give it a nice blend until smooth and frothy.
  3. Once done, pour into a glass topped with some ice cubes and scope of ice cream.
  4. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

You can also add a tablespoon of soaked sabja seeds (sweet basil seeds).

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Ayurvedic Energy Balancing Truffles

A rich, delicious dessert is the perfect comfort food. These truffles made with ashwagandha and Ojas-building dates are incredibly healthy and abundant in antioxidants, which aid in preserving excellent health and work as an energy booster.

Prep Time: 10 Min
Total Time: 20 Min
Serves: 1 Person

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp refined coconut oil
  • ½ tsp ghee
  • 10 dried dates and chopped
  • 2 tsp of powdered ashwagandha
  • ½ Cup Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Pinch of Sesame seeds & sea salt as a garnish

Method

  1. Blend the dates and ashwagandha into a paste in a blender or food processor. Make tiny balls using the dough.
  2. Refrigerate for 10 minutes if the dough is too sticky. Once done, grease your palm with ghee and small balls with the mixture.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Keep stirring regularly.
  4. Use a spoon to dip the date balls into the chocolate sauce to coat. Sprinkle with sea salt and sesame seeds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Refrigerate to allow the chocolate to cool down and firm. Eat while slightly chilled.

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Rose Coconut Ladoo

Rose flavored Coconut ladoo is a classic Asian delicacy that is prepared with fresh or dried coconut, rose syrup, and sugar. Making this dish only takes ten minutes! You can serve them during any festive event! These festive treats are gorgeous to look at and make fabulous gifts for the holidays.

Calms Vata and Pitta Dosha

Prep Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 40 Min
Serves: 10 Ladoo

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup shredded fresh or dried coconut
  • 1/4 cup condensed milk
  • 1 ½ tbsp rose water
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • pinch of red food color
  • ghee (for greasing)
  • rose petals (for garnishing)

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, condensed milk, rose syrup, and cardamom powder. And mix until everything comes together.
  2. Grease your hands with some ghee, then scoop out a little amount of the mixture mentioned above and roll it between your palms to form balls.
  3. Sprinkle some coconut and rose petals on a tray. Roll the balls in the coconut mixture balls to coat them.
  4. They don’t require refrigeration. The coconut laddus are ready to be served.

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