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Savoury Rice Porridge

Name: Savoury Rice Porridge
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup white or brown basmati rice; ½ cup coconut milk; 3 cups water; 2–3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2–3 slices fresh ginger; Salt to taste

Lavaṇa Yavāgū

Serves 2

Vata

A savoury Vata- and Pitta-pacifying porridge for acidity, heartburn and gentle digestion.

Pacifies Vata & Pitta

Ingredients

·½ cup white or brown basmati rice
·½ cup coconut milk
·3 cups water
·2–3 cloves garlic, chopped
·2–3 slices fresh ginger
·Salt to taste

Method

01Cook rice with water, garlic and ginger until very soft.
02Stir in coconut milk and bring back to a gentle boil.
03Add hot water for a thinner porridge; simmer longer for a thicker one.

Nutrition notes

Per serving (≈): 260 kcal · 5 g protein · 46 g carbs · 7 g fat.

Practitioner note

Usage: once or twice daily. Can be sweetened with dried fruits, jaggery or honey if a touch of sweet is needed. Keeps 2 days refrigerated.

Source · Classical Ayurvedic remedy texts.

Traditional Ayurvedic recipe — describes traditional/cultural use, not a verified medical claim. For a personalised plan, please book a consultation.