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Cooling & Refreshing

Cooling and Refreshing recipes are perfect when you’re feeling warm, your skin and eyes seem reddish and irritated, you are experiencing loose stools, heartburn or a burning sensation in your stomach, or your joints feel sore and inflamed. They are also suitable for when your mind feels agitated; you are angry, jealous, and in need of a cooling, hydrating and soothing food.

Time & Season

These recipes are wonderful to prepare year-round, but they are especially suitable for Summer, due to their cooling qualities, and hydrating nature.

Affect on Dosha

Vata individuals should eat these meals in moderation, preferably warm and cooked, with extra fats and spice.

Pitta individuals should feast on these dishes. This category suits their heated nature and will keep them balanced and happy.

Kapha individuals should take these recipes in a slightly warmer temperature, reduce the fat content in them and add heating spices.

Coconut Chutney

Coconut Chutney

Coconut Chutney Cooling & RefreshingQualities Heavy | Cooling | SoothingTime & Season Anytime Late Spring / SummerCoconut is a tropical nut which has a cooling effect on the body. This makes it a great food to consume on a hot summer day, and a less suitable...

Beetroot Palya

Beetroot Palya

Beetroot Palya Cooling & RefreshingQualities Cooling | Replenishing | BuildingTime & Season Anytime Summer / AutumnBeetroot is known for its many health benefits. This vibrant root is packed with antioxidants which help fight free radicals and are rejuvenating...