Sweet Fried Bread With Ghee (Ghrta Pura)
Nutritious dish to be given in particular conditions, specifically for Gulma.
Modern description
Ghrta Pura is a sweet, ghee-fried bread used as a nutritious dish, particularly beneficial in conditions like Gulma (abdominal lump/tumor) where nourishment is needed.
Purpose
Nutritious dish to be given in particular conditions, specifically for Gulma.
Indications
- General weakness, emaciation, Vata disorders, digestive weakness, loss of appetite, to improve strength and immunity, post-disease convalescence, support growth in children (with caution and adjusted dosage).
Classical indications
- Gulma
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittakara (in excess)
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Based on common Ghrita Pura preparations
- assuming a general nourishing and rejuvenating function
- this is a likely formulation: Ghrita
- Pura
- Sunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- typically starting with a base quantity of Ghee
- such as 100 grams.
Adult dose
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 grams) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
As per appetite
Preparation steps
- Gather all the necessary ingredients: wheat flour, ghee, sugar, cardamom powder, saffron strands, and nuts (optional).
- In a large bowl, mix the wheat flour with a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add water and knead into a firm but pliable dough.
- Divide the dough into small, equal-sized portions and shape them into round or oval discs.
- In a shallow pan or skillet, heat ghee over medium heat.
- Carefully place the dough discs into the hot ghee and deep-fry them until they turn golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Remove the fried bread from the ghee and place them on a paper towel to drain excess ghee.
- In a separate pan, prepare a sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in water. Add cardamom powder and saffron strands to the syrup for flavor.
- Simmer the syrup until it thickens slightly.
- Dip the fried bread into the sugar syrup, ensuring they are well coated.
- Remove the syrup-coated bread and arrange them on a serving plate.
- Garnish with chopped nuts (optional) and serve warm.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes, severe obesity, or acute digestive disorders.