Tridoshic Steamed Vegetables with Spiced Ghee

Tridoshic Steamed Vegetables with Spiced Ghee

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 medium carrot, sliced

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup cauliflower florets

• 1 tablespoon ghee

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• Salt to taste

• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Steam Vegetables: Steam the carrot, zucchini, broccoli, and cauliflower until tender but still crisp.

2. Heat Ghee: In a small pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds, and let them sizzle for a few seconds until they start to pop.

3. Add Spices: Add the turmeric powder, ground black pepper, ground coriander, ground fennel seeds, and ground ginger. Stir for a few seconds until aromatic.

4. Combine: Drizzle the spiced ghee over the steamed vegetables.

5. Season: Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm.

Dosha Effects:

• Vata: Balancing due to the warm, moist, and grounding qualities.

• Pitta: Balancing due to the cooling and soothing spices.

• Kapha: Balancing due to the light and warming qualities.