Indications:

• Balances pitta and kapha 

• Bitter in taste 

• Has to be taken occasionally

• It is not advised during medication as it has the potency to reduce the power of medicine 

• Antidote for poisons 

• It is cooling 

• Good for fever 

• It is a laxative 

• Helps in digestion 

• It is a tonic 

• Cures insanity

• It is a considered as a satvic food 
  

Preparation:

Ingredients:

Hummingbird Tree Leaves – 2 bunches
Mung dhal – 1 spoon 
Mustard – 1 tsp
Asafoetida – 1 pinch 
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Red chilly – 1 
Ghee – 2 tsp
Grated coconut – 3 spoons full
Rock salt – according to taste

Method:

Add ghee in a deep pan and heat. Season mustard, asafetida, cumin seeds and red chilly. Now add the chopped leaves and mung dhal. Add little rock salt. Stir occasionally and cook till done. Finally add grated coconut and mix well.

Glossary:

Satvic Food – Food that induces a balanced state of mind. It bestows qualities such as clarity, peace, understanding and happiness.