“Breathe properly, stay curious,
and always eat your beets!” ― Tom Robbins
Ayurveda recommends cooking beets to make them more digestible. They are great for nourishing the blood, cleanse the liver and support healthy blood pressure and circulation. Beets are also considered sattvic, meaning that they support a calm and balanced state of mind. This recipe is balancing for all 3 doshas. Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
4 cups raw beets (5-6 medium beets)
2 Tbsp ghee or butter
2 Tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
1 Tbsp Coriander powder
Preparation:
1. Wash and slice the beets in 1/8 to 1/4 slices.
2. Place in a steamer and steam until tender, about 20-25 minutes
3. Place beets in a bowl, and pour melted ghee, lemon juice and coriander powder over them.
About the Author
Briya (Rachel) Freeman is a facilitator specialized in meditation, ayurveda and modern
spirituality. She is passionate about exploring the potentials of human consciousness in a way that respects, unites and transcends global culture and tradition.
Briya is a long-term student of Berdhanya Swami Tierra, a female mystic and shaman of South American origin. She also holds studies in ayurveda at Anjali School of Ayurveda (Kerala, India) and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Ottawa.
Briya is based in Ottawa, Canada and can be reached at briyafreeman@gmail.com