The concept of detoxifying the body has become popular in the modern era. But if we take a closer look, we’ll find that Ayurvedic vaidyas have been touting the benefits detoxification for thousands of years. Unlike modern detoxification goals, however, when using Ayurveda for detox , you are not limited to the digestive system and body — to function smoothly, effectively, and without impairment, the body, mind, and spirit must all be in harmony. Ama , Agni and Detoxification If we look at digestion through an Ayurvedic lens, we would understand that finding balance through the right kinds of foods, a centered lifestyle, and de-stressing techniques would all contribute to good health. The Sanskrit word for this harmonious state is Agni , the first word written in the Vedas. Its antithesis is Ama , which points to a toxic buildup. Ama results not only from dietary issues, but also from emotional, mental, and spiritual imbalances. Fortunately, Ayurveda has a prescription that has
Bring the taste of summer holidays to your kitchen with this delicious, flavour-packed, Spanish-inspired vegetable rice recipe.
This dish combines rice with vegetables, tinned tomatoes, olives, saffron and fresh herbs, creating a vibrantly coloured savoury burst of Mediterranean flavour. Enjoy this Spanish-inspired rice as a filling main course for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, washed, deseeded and finely chopped
- 150g mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 2 tsp olive or vegetable oil
- 200g long grain white rice
- 250ml reduced salt chicken stock
- 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
- ¼ tsp saffron
- 10 pitted black olives
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
Allergens: vegetable stock ingredients will vary, may contain celery.
Method:
- Wash the pepper and mushrooms; deseed and finely chop the pepper and slice the mushrooms. Peel the onion and garlic, then finely chop the onion and crush the garlic.
- Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the olive oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is softened and translucent – add a small amount of water if you need to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Stir in the long grain rice and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add the stock, chopped tomatoes and saffron, and stir to combine.
- Cover the pan with a lid, turn the temperature to low and leave to simmer for 20 minutes. Check and stir occasionally to ensure the rice is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- When almost cooked through, add the sliced pepper and mushrooms, stir and leave to simmer for another 8-10 minutes, until almost all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the olives and chopped herbs, divide into four portions and serve.
Nutritional Content Per Serving (Recipes Makes 4 Servings):
Energy: 1,280 KJ (306 kcal)
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Total Sugars: 7.5g
Total Fats: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Fibre: 4g
Sodium: 887mg
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