Aayu Ahaar Recipes
What you'll need 8–10 almonds, soaked overnight and peeled 1 cup milk A pinch of cardamom and 1 soft date Soak the almonds overnight, then slip off the skins — this makes them gentler and better absorbed. Blend the peeled...
What you'll need 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf), lightly crushed 2 cardamom pods, a little date paste 1 cup water Steep the crushed fennel and cardamom in just-boiled water for a few minutes. Strain well and let it cool to...
What you'll need 1 cup milk 2 soft dates, deseeded A pinch of cardamom Simmer the milk gently with the dates until they soften and sweeten it. Blend smooth, or mash the dates well. Stir in a pinch of cardamom...
What you'll need 1 cup pomegranate (dadima) arils 2 tbsp cooked beetroot A squeeze of lemon and a mint leaf Blend the pomegranate and cooked beetroot with a little water. Strain well to a clear ruby juice. Finish with a...
What you'll need 2 tbsp black raisins 1/2 cup water to soak A drop of lemon (optional) Rinse the raisins and soak them overnight in the water. In the morning, warm gently. Serve the sweet soak-water, with the plump raisins...
