Kale Soup for Vata

This recipe was taken from Nibodhi's cookbook: Annapurna's Prasad.  It has become one of my favourites!  Great to balance Vata.

You can serve it with some fresh, warmed spelt or rice bread, spread with ghee.  Oh soooo scrumptious!

Kale is very healthy. It aids in digestion, is anti-inflammatory, prevents cancer, supports the cardiovascular system, detoxes the body, and is rich in Vitamins A, C, and K. It also prevents constipation, lowers blood sugar, and curbs overeating.

Makes: 4-5 servings

Ingredients:

¼ cup basmati rice

6-8 cups water

1 cup chopped kale

½ cup carrots grated

½ cup beets, chopped into small pieces

3-4 tbsp daikon grated

⅛ tsp black pepper

⅛ tsp ground cumin

⅛ tsp ground coriander

⅛ tsp turmeric

1 tbsp cilantro chopped

½ tsp fresh ginger root, minced

¼ tsp sea salt or to taste

Instructions:

Wash and drain the rice.  Boil the water in a large heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot.  Add all the ingredients except the cilantro and kale.  Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.  Then reduce to low heat, add the kale and cook for another 30 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Mix in the cilantro, cover and let sit for five minutes.  Add more salt to taste.

Learn more about the amazing benefits and use of kale on this site.

https://naturopress.com.au/blogs/juicing/benefits-of-cold-press-kale-juice