CONGEE - GINGER - PEAR

Congee , an Ancient Asian recipe, is a comforting rice porridge that can be adapted for any meal of the day. This ginger pear congee recipe is a delightful combination of fresh ginger and sweet pears, gently spiced with cinnamon. This dish not only makes for a soothing meal but also balances Vata dosha according to Ayurvedic principles. Ingredients - • 1 cup - jasmine rice • 6 cups - water + unsweetened almond milk • 2 medium - pears (peeled and diced) • 2 tablespoon - fresh ginger, finely grated • 1/2 teaspoon - ground cinnamon • Honey - to taste (optional) • A pinch of salt Instructions - • Thoroughly rinse the rice under cold water. This step removes excess starch and the congee turns out to be smooth. • Place a pot over medium heat and pour in the water and almond milk mixture along with rice and bring it to a boil. • Now reduce the flame to low and keep stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot. • Cook the congee over low flame for about 1hour till it becomes thick and creamy. • Now add the diced pears , grated ginger and ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes. • If desired, you can make a sweet congee by adding honey as per taste. • Once the congee has achieved desired consistency remove it from heat. • Serve it warm. You can even garnish it with some sliced pears and cinnamon. Effect on Vata Dosha - The grounding nature of rice and almond alongwith warm properties of ginger and cinnamon balance the cold and dry qualities of Vata dosha . Nutritional Information - • Pears are a good source of dietary fiber. Thus it supports digestion and provides steady release of energy. • This congee is rich in vitamin C and magnesium as it contains pears and and supports your overall wellbeing.