Rice porridge is a good breakfast porridge for pitta and vata imbalance. Matta rice (available from Indian shops) is recommended during fever and when you are ill as a detox diet. Quinoa can be substituted for rice, which is a better choice for Kapha, Dosha. Ingredients Short grain rice-1cup Ghee- ½ tablespoon Cumin seeds-1 pinch Salt-¼ teaspoon Hot water -2 cups Preparation 1.Wash rice thoroughly. 2.Heat the ghee or oil over medium heat and saute the cumin seeds for a few moments until the aroma starts to come out. 3.Add the rice and mix well. Add the salt and hot water. Bring all this to a boil and boil for 2–3 minutes. Turn down the heat to very low and cover. 4.For stickier rice leave the lid half open, for drier rice keep the lid on tight. Cook until the rice is tender—about 15–20 minutes. Matta rice need 30-40 min … Continue reading “Rice porridge”

A special herbal tea for flu: This is a traditional Kerala recipe that can help to prevent progress of cold into fever and flu. This recipe is highly popular in Kerala and equally effective. Ingredients Fresh Basil: 2 Handfuls Ginger: half inch, thinly sliced or crushed. Black pepper: A quarter teaspoon Clove, cinnamon, cardamom: 1-2 (optional) Palm sugar: 1 tablespoon Water: 2 cups Preparation 1.Boil water with palm sugar in a pan. Once palm sugar is almost dissolved add other ingredients except basil. 2.Boil for 2 minutes and then add basil. Let the tea boil for 10 more seconds and turn off the stove. Sip warm tea. You will begin to feel the relief in 10 minutes. Keep sipping warm tea every 1-2 hours, a quarter cup at a time. 3.Keep the pan of tea closed to save the aroma and flavors. Always drink warm. You may reheat. Comments: If … Continue reading “Spiced Tea”