Rakta Shali Peya

Ingredients:

Red rice – 50 gm
Water – 400ml

Preparation:

1. Clean and break the rice.
2. Add water to it and cook.
3. It can be served with Amalaki chutney or coconut chutney.

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Properties:

• Red rice is the best variety among rice
  
• Light and easily digestible
  
• Nourishing
  
• Quenches thirst
  
• Balances all the 3 doshas
  
• Aphrodisiac
  
• Diuretic
  
• Rich in carbohydrate, protein, sodium, and fiber
  
• Fair in calcium, sodium, minerals, metals and vitamins.
  

Glossary:

Dosha – Literally that which can go out of balance. Body humor

Rakta shali – red rice.

Amalaki - Indian goose berry.

Chutney – a pasty diet preparation.

Coconut chutney – a pasty coconut preparation.