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Today QIDOSHA has a light and easily digestible recipe for hot summer days.
Ingredients for 4 people
- 1 large pineapple
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup of basmati rice
- 3 cups of water
- 1 pinch of salt
- 3 saffron threads
- 1 tbsp flaked almonds
- possibly a few raisins or dried dates
How to proceed
- Peel and dice the pineapple.
- Put ghee in a pot and heat it.
- Add the saffron threads and "crush" them with the wooden spoon.
- Melt the sugar and add the pineapple cubes.
- Briefly fry everything
- Wash the rice
- Mix the rice with the pineapple pieces.
- Now add water and salt and bring everything to a boil.
- Let everything simmer gently for about 10 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
- Decorate everything with the almond slices and (if desired) raisins or finely chopped dried dates.
YUMMY - Enjoy your meal!
Why you should eat more pineapple
The pineapple is a herbaceous fruit plant from the bromeliad family.
It delivers a considerable amount, at 20 milligrams per 100 grams. Vitamin CThe positive effect on the immune system and the Iron absorption The following will only be briefly mentioned here: pineapple contains a lot of [nutrients]. manganese, which, together with vitamin C, is responsible for collagen formation in the skin. Manganese is a trace element.
Pineapple contains plenty Bromelain, an enzyme with some very good properties, for which there are numerous health claims related to the immune system, good blood circulation, digestive support and even the fight against edema.
The pineapple provides valuable Beta-carotene, which is processed by the body into vitamin A.
Pineapple in Ayurveda
Sour fruits like berries, pineapple, or citrus fruits are refreshing, but also acidifying. They strengthen Agni (digestive fire), increase Pitta, and regulate Vata dosha. Are you prone to Pitta imbalances? Then you should stay away from sour fruits.
Ayurvedic advice: Avoid eating sour fruits together with fermented dairy products (yogurt, quark, or cheese). This is said to clog the srotas (channels) and burden the skin's metabolism.