Today QIDOSHA has an easily digestible recipe for hot summer days.

Ingredients for 4 people

• 1 large pineapple
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 3 cups of water
• 1 pinch of salt
• 3 saffron threads
• 1 tablespoon sliced ​​almonds
• if necessary a few raisins or dried dates

How to proceed

1. Peel and dice the pineapple
2. Put ghee in a pot and heat it
3. Add the saffron threads and "crush" them with the wooden spoon
4. Let the sugar melt and add the pineapple cubes
5. Fry everything briefly
6. Wash the rice
7. Mix the rice with the pineapple pieces
8. Now add water and salt and bring everything to a boil
9. Let everything simmer gently for about 10 minutes until the water is completely absorbed.
10. Decorate everything with the almond slices and (if desired) raisins or chopped dried dates.

YUMMY - enjoy your meal!

Why You Should Eat More Pineapple

The pineapple is a herbaceous fruit plant from the Bromeliad family.

With 20 milligrams per 100 grams, it provides a lot of vitamin C. The positive effect on the immune system and the iron absorption from food will only be mentioned briefly here. Pineapple also contains a lot of 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 tons of 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 such as berries, pineapple or citrus fruits are refreshing but also acidic. They strengthen Agni, increase Pitta and regulate Vata dosha. Are you prone to Pitta disorders?  Then you better stay away from sour fruits.

Ayurvedic no-go: Eating sour fruit with fermented milk products (yoghurt, curd or cheese). This would clog the srotas and put a strain on the skin's metabolism.