Warm & nourishing Ayurvedic recipes

Rice porridge

A warm & nourishing breakfast

Ingredients

2-3 servings

1/2cup of white or brown basmati rice

1/2 cup coconut milk

salt

stick of cinnamon (small)

sugar or maple syrup as necessary

dry fruits

almond flakes

1. Cook the rice and cinnamon with 3 cups of water until it becomes soggy

2. When the rice grains are very soft, add milk and stir continuously until the milk boils

3. Mix sugar/maple syrup, almond flakes and a few dry fruits (if they are pre-soaked much better)

   If you prefer more liquid form, add a little more hot water. If you prefer semi solid, keep on fire until it becomes thicker.

Coconut butternut squash

Ingredients

1 medium-sized butternut squash cut into pieces

1 can of coconut milk

2 cups of water/stock/broth

1 tsp of cinnamon

1/4tsp of nutmeg

1/2tsp of salt

Freshly chopped coriander to serve

1. Heat oven to 350f

2. Roast squash for approximately 30 minutes and then leave to cool slightly

3. Warm coconut milk and water/broth/stock in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the roasted squash to the pan along with the spices. Bring to the boil and then lower heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. 

4. Remove from the heat and blend until smooth and creamy.

5. Season with salt and pepper