Krsara

Modern description

A nutritious and easily digestible food preparation suitable for repeated consumption, even when undigested, to provide nourishment and strength. It is often prepared with rice, lentils, and spices, making it a balanced meal that is gentle on the digestive system.

Purpose

Food that can be repeatedly consumed even when undigested, potentially for therapeutic purposes.

Indications

• Weakness, emaciation, convalescence, debility, fatigue, promoting strength and weight gain, postpartum care (for nourishing the mother). Also useful in pacifying Vata disorders.

Classical indications

• Grahani disorders

Karma

• Brumhana (Nourishing)
• Balya (Strengthening)
• Vatahara (Vata pacifying)

Key ingredients

• Rice
• Black gram lentils
• Water
• Ghee
• Rock Salt
• Ginger
• Spices like cumin
• turmeric
• coriander

Adult dose

1-2 cups, once or twice daily

Pediatric dose

As per appetite and age

Preparation steps

• Wash rice and dal separately in 2 changes of water.
• Add 6 cups of water to the rice and dal, cook covered until soft (approximately 20 minutes).
• Prepare vegetables and cut into small pieces.
• Add vegetables to the cooked rice and dal mixture, cook for 10 minutes.
• In a separate saucepan, saute seeds in ghee until they pop, then add other spices and stir to release flavors.
• Stir sauteed spices into the cooked dal, rice, and vegetable mixture.
• Add mineral salt and chopped fresh cilantro; serve warm.

Safety contraindications

• Should be avoided if the individual is having poor digestion capacity, reduced appetite, constipation, indigestion etc.