ByIANSlife

June 18, 2022 (IANSlife) SwaSwara is a natural sanctuary in Gokarna for well-being on the pristine Om Beach. The programmes available at the sanctuary combine Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, nature, art and conscious-cuisine to offer a unique experience for one’s overall well-being. Designed for a transformative experience that celebrates the earth and re-invigorates the senses, gifting your father a few days at SwaSwara can be the break he needs to really unwind and indulge in the self care he deserves. 

Convince him to take some time off, and start by encouraging him to eat well as its the first step towards wellness. SwaSwara has compiled a list of recipes for Father's Day to help boost his immunity and encourage him to live a healthy lifestyle. 

IMMUNITY BOOSTING DRINK

Ingredients:

• 100 gms Dry ginger
• 5 gms Mint
• 10 gms Turmeric
• 5 gms Lemongrass

Method:

• Bring water to a boil on the stove.
• Add the ingredients and boil together for a minute, then reduce and let the ingredients gently simmer and steep in the water for a few minutes.
• Strain into a mug and drink.
• Pour the rest into a pitcher.
• Simmering helps you extract the maximum flavour and benefits of fresh ginger, mint, turmeric and lemongrass.

SPICED KHICHDI

Ingredients:

• 50 gms Moong dal
• 50 gms Raw red rice
• ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Garlic
• ¼ tsp Cumin
• ½ piece Ginger
• 1-inch piece Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• ¼ tsp Green chilli
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Take a cup of rice and dal together, rinse with water, drain and add to pressure cooker, with 2 cups of water and ¼ tsp of turmeric powder.
• Close the lid of the cooker and let it boil.
• During this time, heat the ghee in a kadai or saucepan, add the rest of the ingredients, stir frequently and sauté till light brown.
• Add cooked rice and lentils together with salt to taste and mix well.

HEALTH ELIXIR

Ingredients:

• 50 gms Beetroot
• 50 gms Carrot
• 10 gms Ginger
• 10 gms Turmeric
• 100 ml Orange juice
• 1 tsp Lemon juice
• Black salt to taste

Method:

• Blend all ingredients together in a juicer and pour into a mug.
• Add orange juice, lemon juice, some black salt, mix well, and drink.

DETOX TONIC

Ingredients:

• 30 gms Apple
• 150 gms Carrot
• 120 ml Orange juice

Method:

• Blend the carrot and apple together in a juicer, and pass through a strainer into your mug.
• Add orange juice and blend well.
• Enjoy your delicious revitalising drink.

THREE BEAN SUKHE (DRY)

Ingredients:

• 50 gms Chick peas
• 50 gms Kidney beans
• 50 gms Beans
• 100 gms Coconut
• ¼ tsp Jeera
• 1 small piece of Cinnamon
• 3 Cloves
• ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Ghee/Virgin coconut oil
• 100 gms Chopped onion
• 1 tsp Chopped garlic
• ½ tsp Chopped ginger
• ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
• 10 Curry leaves
• Salt to tast

Method:

• Soak the chickpeas and kidney beans separately overnight.
• Boil separately and set aside.
• Steam the beans and set aside.
• Coarsely grind the coconut, jeera, cinnamon, cloves and turmeric powder and set aside.
• For tempering, heat the ghee in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow to them to crackle. ‑en, add curry leaves, chopped onion, garlic, ginger and sauté till it turns a pink colour.
• Add the cooked three varieties of beans and sauté.
• Add salt to taste.
• Add in all the other ingredients – coarsely ground spices and powder and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
• Your dish is ready to serve.

BRINJAL CHUTNEY

Ingredients:

• 2 Large Brinjal
• 100 gms Chopped onion
• 1 tsp Jeera powder
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• ½ tsp Freshly ground pepper powder
• 1 tsp Chopped green chilli
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Skewer the brinjal and fire roast on a gas stove, till the skin is nicely charred.
• Allow to cool, then take off the blackened peel and mash flesh and set aside.
• To this, mix the rest of the ingredients and serve.

 

 

 

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