How to Make Rose Petal Cookies with Almonds & Cherries
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SERVINGS:
6
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PREP TIME:
15 MINUTES
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COOK TIME:
20 MINUTES
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INGREDIENTS
1/2 c | |
1/2 c | |
1/4 c | |
1/4 c | |
1 tsp | |
1 tsp | |
1 tsp | |
1 whole | |
1 c | |
1 tsp | |
1/2 tsp | |
1/2 c | |
1/2 tsp | |
1/2 tsp | |
1/4 c | |
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
Skin and chop almonds according to the directions on the almond page.
Melt ghee. Preheat oven till 350. Beat eggs and ghee on medium speed until frothy about 5 minutes. Setting aside one tablespoon of sugar, add remaining sugar (or preferred sweetener) and continue beating. Add milk and rose water.
Grind spices in a coffee grinder (add a bit of flour as well to make the grind smoother). In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients, including dried cherries, almonds, coconut and spices. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring in one direction only for about 5 minutes. Let stand additional five minutes. Resume stirring in the same direction for another 5 minutes.
Scoop a teaspoon of cookie dough. Sprinkle some sugar and rose petals on the top and bottom, then place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake twenty minutes or until edges are browned.
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
At Joyful Belly, we simply love cookies. These perfectly delectable little drops of wholesome goodness remind us of mom baking for the holidays. Aromatic cardamom, coconut and rose petal add delicate highlights while fennel adds depth. Almonds contribute a delightful crunchy texture while dried cherry offers a mouth watering tart finish. Perfect for tea time or a holiday party, Rose Petal Cookies combine the indulgence and delicacy of a gourmet cookie with healthier, lighter ingredients and a surprising new flavor combination.
The Joy of Cookies without the Guilt
Ayurveda tells us that cakes and cookies provoke Kapha, bog the circulation, and cause mucus. Our body wishes we would abstain from them. Yet our taste buds, not to mention our friends, continue to tempt us with baked delights. And why wouldn't they? It's the traditional time for celebration, and in many cultures, a sweet is considered a very special offering. You shouldn't deny yourself the joy of festitivties.
In response, we've designed a seven step process to make desserts healthier. For example, spelt, ghee, and raw sugar are winning alternatives substantially healthier than wheat, butter and white sugar. Cardamom clears the tendency of flour, sugar and fats to build mucus. Tart cherry stimulates digestive juices.
Cool Inflammation
Rose petals are cooling, anti-inflammatory in the GI, and soothing to the heart especially when mixed with sweeteners. Pitta people are naturally attracted to beauty. They are highly sensitive to and ashamed of off-putting smells. The scent of a rose calms Pitta.
Berries are lymphatic movers that complete the spring process of cleansing your liver. They are also liver tonics to protect your liver during summer. Berries are rich in anti-oxidants that prevent aging and cancer.
Metabolic Boost, in a Cookie?
Cherries are warming and stimulate metabolism. You can best experience the warming effect of cherries eating them while sitting in the hot sun. They even help your gallbladder release bile, which helps you to digest heavy fats abundant at holiday celebrations.
AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT
Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances.
With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you.
Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature.
By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health.
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