Warm, rich, heavy, and golden. Saffron adds depth and delicacy to the sticky, juicy sensuality of a mangoes.
Ayurveda Notes (help)
Protects ojas. Heating, sticky mangoes aggravate pitta, especially if you eat a whole bag of them in the hot midday sun sitting in zocolo, Mexico city, watching a government protest from the nearby tiendas. The spices help digestion, but the sattvic quality of saffron is clearly overwhelmed by the rajasic, sexy mango.
Dosha: Vata- Pitta+ Kapha+
Quality: Heavy, Soft, Heating, Oily, Sticky
Taste: Sweet, Pungent
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