Sattvic recipes that are light, nourishing, and easy to digest, can help to promote balance and purity in the body. Savor the taste of balance and purity with our easy-to-make SATTVIC RECIPES.
If you’re looking for some delicious SATTVIC RECIPES, that are easy to whip up in your kitchen and can even be substituted for a light lunch/dinner, we’ve got the round-up from SATVIC MOVEMENT Diaries for you.
- SATTVIC Thai curry
- SATTVIC cheesecake
- Delicious thandai
1. SATTVIC Thai curry
Ingredients:
Paste:
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 inch coin galangal
• 1 tablespoon powdered jaggery
• 1⁄4 cup chopped lemongrass stalks
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 10 kaffir lime leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 small green chilies
Curry:
• 3 cups lightly boiled vegetables (such as carrots, broccoli, sweet potato, beans, and baby corn)
• 1⁄4 cup chopped bell peppers
• 11⁄2 cup thick coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon rock salt
• 2 tablespoons peanuts, roasted and crushed
Brown rice, cooked
PRE-PREPARATION
Blend 1 cup of coconut with 1 cup of water to get thick coconut milk, then straining it.
METHOD
1. To make the paste, combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth.
2. Add the paste to a pan and cook on a low flame for 5 minutes.
3. Add the lightly boiled vegetables and bell peppers to the pan, and stir well for 5 minutes.
4. Turn the stove off. Add the coconut milk, lemon juice and salt to the pan. Stir well. Do not cook coconut directly over the stove.
5. Crush the roasted peanuts, and add to the curry.
6. Present alongside brown rice.
Substitution In case galangal is not available, use fresh ginger.
2. SATTVIC Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
Cheesecake
• 1 cup cashews, soaked
• 3 tablespoons powdered jaggery
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Ginger Crumble
• 1⁄2 cup almonds• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1⁄2 tablespoon jaggery powder
• pinch salt
Garnish (optional)
• microgreens
• edible flowers
Lime Gel
• 1⁄4 cup cashews, soaked overnight
• 1⁄4 cup powdered jaggery
• 4 medium leaves of spinach
• 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon zest (zest is
prepared by finely grating the peel of a fresh lemon)
METHOD
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients to make the cheesecake.
Deep Freeze for 5 to 6 hours in the freezer. Slice the frozen treat into squares, circles, or triangles after removing it from the pan.
Keep chilled until you’re ready to serve.
- To make the lime gel, thoroughly combine all the components.
Place in a squeeze bottle and put in the fridge.
- Quickly pulse the almonds in a blender to make the ginger crumble.
Mix the rest of the ingredients by hand. - To assemble all components together, sprinkle 3 piles of ginger crumble on a plate. Place a piece of cheesecake on top of each pile. Garnish with lime gel, microgreens, and edible flowers.
3. SATTVIC RECIPES: Delicious Thandai
INGREDIENTS
8 Almonds
1 Tablespoon Fennel, soaked in water & drained
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds, soaked in water and drained
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup water
4 Dates, seedless
1 teaspoon powdered jaggery
1/8th teaspoon rock salt
1/8th teaspoon black pepper
GARNISHING
Chopped Pistachio
Saffron
Dried Rose Petals
METHOD
1. Place everything except coconut milk into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add coconut milk and blend again.
3. Let the drink cool in the refrigerator for a while. Garnish & serve.
The sattvic movement is a spiritual and philosophical movement that emphasizes the cultivation of sattva, a term from Indian philosophy which refers to a state of balance and purity. This movement is often associated with the Yoga tradition and promotes the idea of leading a pure and virtuous life through practices such as meditation, nonviolence, and self-control. The ultimate goal of the sattvic movement is to achieve inner peace and spiritual enlightenment.
Sattvic recipes are beneficial in many ways, here are some of the benefits:
- Promote balance and purity: Sattvic foods are considered to be pure and balanced, they help to promote balance in the body and mind, leading to a sense of well-being and inner peace.
- Easy to digest: Sattvic foods are easy to digest and provide nourishment without overburdening the digestive system.
- Strengthen immune system: Sattvic foods are rich in nutrients and vitamins that help to strengthen the immune system, which helps to prevent illness and disease.
- Improve mental clarity: Sattvic foods are believed to help improve mental clarity and focus, making them ideal for those who practice meditation or yoga.
- Promote weight loss: Sattvic foods are low in fat and calories, and high in fiber, which can help to promote weight loss.
- Boost energy levels: Sattvic foods are rich in nutrients that help to boost energy levels and promote feelings of vitality.
It is important to note that Sattvic Diet may vary depending on the traditions and teachings, it’s best to consult with a spiritual or ayurvedic practitioner for specific guidelines.
