Sweet Fried Bread With Ghee (Ghrta Pura)

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.

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