A gentle, healing rice-and-milk porridge enriched with ghee and spices balances Vata and Pitta, improves digestion, and builds ojas (immunity and reproductive vitality).
Ingredients:
½ cup organic rice
2 cups warm cow’s milk (or almond milk for a plant-based option)
1 tsp desi ghee
2-3 strands saffron
1 pinch of cardamom powder
1 tsp crushed almonds & dates (optional for added nourishment)
Natural jaggery as per taste
Method:
Wash the rice and cook it until soft with water.
Add warm milk, ghee, saffron, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Stir in cardamom, jaggery, and optional nuts.
Serve warm, offering silent gratitude before eating.
Health Benefits (from Ayurveda & Yoga perspective):
Improves digestion by enhancing agni (digestive fire)
Builds ojas – vital essence supporting immunity and fertility
Calms Vata – reducing anxiety, stress, and restlessness
Supports reproductive health – nourishing shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue)
Encourages emotional stability & positive vibrations through mindful eating
This recipe is particularly beneficial during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, convalescence, and seasonal transitions. It offers a warm, grounding, and deeply nourishing experience—an edible meditation for the heart.