Date Ginger & Cardamom Shake (Ayurvedic Recipes

Date Ginger & Cardamom Shake

Experiment with dates and morning shakes. Pungency of ginger blends into the sweet, nourishing delicately aromatic sweetness of dates. Discovered in Maharastra, India while studying ancient Sanskrit Texts on a balcony waiting for the sun to rise.

Ayurveda Notes (help)
Pungency of ginger makes this drink less kapha provoking (depending upon amount), Cardamom also helps in avoiding early morning mucous buildup and congestion.

Dosha: Vata- Pitta- Kapha+
Qualities: Heavy, Liquid, Spicy
Tastes: Sweet, Pungent

Recipe - (Help with Cooking)
Time: 5 Minutes
Serves 1
1c Water
2 Dates, Chopped
½" Ginger, Crushed
¼tsp Cardamom Powder

Blend and serve.

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