ALMONDS: nourishes the lungs, the reproductive system and nerve tissue, gives strength, stops cough, expectorant, excellent for Vata.

BASMATI RICE: nourishing, harmonizing, balancing to all tissues and organs.

CHYAVAN PRASH: Ayurvedic tonic herbal jelly prepared with Amla, good source of vitamin C, builds all tissues and organs and strengthens the immune system.

COCONUT: nourishes the lungs and skin, relieves fever and thirst, good for Pitta.

CURRY: combinations of spices, usually with a base of turmeric to aid digestion and increase the strengthening power of foods.

GHEE: nourishes the liver, nerves and brain, relieves fever and infection, best for Pitta. 

HONEY: expectorant, laxative, tonic, rejuvenative, best sweetener for Kapha, aids in weight reduction.

JAGGERY or GUR (raw sugar, a similar type is sold in this country as sucanet)----builds all body tissues, warming, good for Vata KICHAREE: A combination of mung, basmati rice and spices; an excellent food for convalescence or detoxification.

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