DoshaWise · Recipe Card
Ayurvedic Spice Soup
Yūṣa
Serves 2
Tridoshic
A clear, fragrant spice broth for bloating, acidity, constipation and post-delivery recovery. Eaten as a drink or with rice.
Agni-deepana · Tridoshic
Ingredients
- ·1 tsp whole coriander seeds
- ·1 whole stick cinnamon
- ·1 tsp cumin seeds
- ·1 tsp tamarind paste (or 1 small tamarind pod)
- ·8–10 curry leaves
- ·6–8 whole black peppercorns
- ·2–3 garlic cloves, peeled
- ·1–2 slices fresh ginger
- ·Salt to taste
- ·2 cups water
Method
- 01Grind all ingredients with a little water to a paste (add the peppercorns whole if you prefer a milder soup).
- 02Tip the paste and 2 cups of water into a pan.
- 03Bring to the boil, then simmer a few minutes.
- 04Sip as a drink, pour over rice or bread as a clear soup, or stir in boiled vegetables.
Nutrition notes
Per cup (≈): 35 kcal. Carminative oils, lactogenic curry leaf and tamarind acids.
Practitioner note
Usage: ½–1 cup once or twice daily before or with food. Good post-partum food to support breast milk and reduce ama. Adjust proportions to taste. Paste keeps 1–2 months refrigerated.
Source · Classical Ayurvedic remedy texts.
Information only — not medical advice. Verify quantities, allergies, and contraindications with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or physician before use.