Detoxifying soup for vata
Ayurvedic recipe Detoxifying Soup for Vata
SERVES : 1
INGREDIENTS :
- 1/4 cup Basmati rice
- 6-8 cups pure water
- 1/2 cup chopped tender greens
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup diced beets
- 1 tbsp grated white daikon
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp minced fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger root
- Rock salt to taste
METHOD
- Wash the rice thoroughly by rinsing it several times. Drain.
- Bring the water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Add the rice, the vegetables, the ginger, cumin and coriander and stir once to mix.
- Turn heat down to low, cover the pot and let simmer for 60-80 minutes.
- Add the salt and pepper and mash ingredients against the side of the pot with the back of a ladle.
- Strain, garnish with the fresh cilantro, and enjoy hot.
