Diwali 2022 has arrived, and Hindus all over the country will be celebrating the festival of lights with Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. The important festival is marked by traditional diyas, candles, lights, and plenty of sweets. You may agree that we have all been guilty of sugar bingeing. However, the amount of sugar added to desserts can be harmful in the long run, especially for diabetics. Don't be concerned! There could be a solution. Sweets are a difficult food to avoid during Diwali, and if we follow Ayurveda, we should avoid them in order to encourage tissue development.
According to the Ayurvedic order of tastes, one should begin their meal with something sweet, then move on to something sour and salty in the middle, and then finish with pungent, bitter, and astringent food. The sweet balances Vayu, or wind in the stomach, while the sour and salty taste in the middle of the meal stimulates the digestive fire. The pungent, bitter, and astringent taste at the end of the meal aids in the suppression of Kapha dosha (Earth). Overdoing anything is bad, and we should strike a balance in our eating habits.
Here Are Some Ayurvedic Recipes You Can Enjoy To Make Your Diwali More Nutritious:
ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA LADOO
It has many health benefits and has become a popular supplement as a result of these benefits. Ashwagandha is typically available in root and churna form. It is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and thyroid disease.
Ingredients
Jaggery
Ashwagandha Powder
Ghee
Cinnamon Powder
Cardamom Powder
Wheat Flour
Benefits According To Ayurveda
Jaggery: Aids in weight loss and blood sugar control. Also helps with menstrual cramps.
Ashwagandha: It contains chemicals that may aid in brain relaxation, swelling reduction, blood pressure reduction, and immune system modulation.
Ghee: Ghee contains fat-soluble vitamins that aid in weight loss. Ghee is also important for hormone balance and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Cinnamon Powder: This spice has antiviral and antifungal properties. Supports gut health and blood pressure control.
Cardamom Powder: Many vitamins, phytonutrients, and essential fatty acids are found in cardamom powder.
Wheat Flour: It is high in nutrients and fiber, and reduces your risk of obesity & heart disease, reduces obesity.
BADAM HALWA RECIPE
The delectable almond recipe will help improve mental vitality, strengthen muscular tissues, stimulate the liver, and prolong life.
Ingredients
Almonds (Badam)
Jaggery
Ghee
Condensed milk
Saffron
Elaichi
Benefits According To Ayurveda
Almonds: Almonds are high in nutrients that your body needs, such as magnesium, vitamin E, and dietary fiber. A single serving of almonds is a healthy and filling snack.
Jaggery: Aids in weight loss and blood sugar control. Also helps with menstrual cramps.
Ghee: Ghee contains fat-soluble vitamins that aid in weight loss. Ghee is also important for hormone balance and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Condensed Milk: High in potassium and calcium, it can be fortified with vitamins A, B-12, and D.
Saffron: Reduces appetite, improves inflammation, and aids in weight loss.
Elaichi: It has antioxidant properties, lowers blood pressure, and alleviates respiratory problems.
ROSE COCONUT LADOO RECIPE
Rose coconut ladoo is a quick dessert made with rose water and cardamom that requires no cooking time. Do you have company at home or want to make the Diwali celebration unique? Gather these materials and get to work.
Ingredients
Desiccated Coconut
Condensed Milk
Edible Rose Water
Cardamom Powder
Ghee For Greasing Palms
Shredded coconut and Rose Petals to garnish
Benefits According To Ayurveda
Desiccated Coconut: It is an excellent source of healthy fat with no cholesterol and high levels of selenium, fiber, copper, and manganese.
Condensed Milk: High in potassium and calcium, it can be fortified with vitamins A, B-12, and D.
Rose Water: It is an excellent anti-inflammatory that can help with acne, rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, skin redness, and psoriasis.
Cardamom Powder: Many vitamins, phytonutrients, and essential fatty acids are found in cardamom powder.
ROASTED SESAME RECIPE
This is a tasty way to reap the wonderful benefits of sesame because it nourishes your skin, hair, memory, intelligence, and digestion.
Ingredients
Uncooked sesame seeds
Jaggery
Benefits According To Ayurveda
Sesame Seeds: Aids in blood sugar control, arthritis pain relief, and cholesterol reduction.
Jaggery: Aids in weight loss and blood sugar control. Also helps with menstrual cramps.
Chandrashoor Ladoo Recipe
Chandrashoor is a popular salad with seeds that can be used to make delectable ladoos. Vitamins abound in Chandrashoor ladoos. They help to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. Furthermore, they are extremely beneficial in keeping the lungs and abdomen healthy.
Ingredients
Chandrashoor Seeds (Aliv Seeds)
Coconut Milk/Water
Jaggery
Grated Coconut
Almonds
Jaiphal Powder
Ghee
Benefits According To Ayurveda
Chandrashoor Seeds: It's almost like a multivitamin in seed, with calcium, iron, fiber, protein, three amino acids, folic acid, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, omega 3 fatty acids, and numerous antioxidants.
Coconut: It contains vitamins C, B1, B3, B5, B6, and E, all of which help with stamina and immunity.
Jaggery: Aids in weight loss and blood sugar control. Also helps with menstrual cramps.
Almond: Almonds are high in nutrients that your body needs, such as magnesium, vitamin E, and dietary fiber. A single serving of almonds is a healthy and filling snack.
Jaiphal Powder: Nutmeg, also known as Jaiphal, has antibacterial properties and can help boost the immune system.
Ghee: Ghee contains fat-soluble vitamins that aid in weight loss. Ghee is also important for hormone balance and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
GINGER AMLA BARFI RECIPE
Ginger amla barfi is high on energy and low on style, but high on vitamin C and minerals. It boosts immunity and improves digestion, making it an excellent choice for a late-night snack.
Ingredients
Gooseberries (Amla)
Jaggery
Ghee
Cornflour
All-Purpose Flour
Cashew Nuts
Cinnamon Powder
Ginger
Benefits According To Ayurveda
Gooseberries (Amla): Amla Berries are high in antioxidants, which lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Jaggery: Aids in weight loss and blood sugar control. Also helps with menstrual cramps.
Ghee: Ghee contains fat-soluble vitamins that aid in weight loss. Ghee is also important for hormone balance and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Cornflour: In addition to fiber and protein, corn flour contains B vitamins, iron, potassium, magnesium, and a variety of other nutrients.
All-Purpose Flour: It contains the majority of the nutritional value, including vitamin B3, vitamin B, and folic acid, and is a good source of iron and calcium. It is high in protein, fiber, fat, and iron, all of which are important for your overall health.
Cashew Nuts: Cashews are high in fiber, heart-healthy fats, and plant protein and are low in sugar. They're also high in copper, magnesium, and manganese, which are essential for energy production, brain health, immunity, and bone health.
Cinnamon Powder: This spice has antiviral and antifungal properties. Supports gut health and blood pressure control.
Ginger: Ginger is high in antioxidants, which protect your body's DNA from stress and damage. They may help your body fight chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and lung diseases, as well as promote healthy aging.
Instead of buying store-bought sweets and snacks, try making your own. These easy Ayurvedic recipes are not only tasty but also nutritious. There's also the personal touch of homemade foods. These incredible recipes are sure to impress you, whether you enjoy them or share them with friends and family.
You now know how to have a healthy and delicious Diwali without feeling guilty. Try these easy recipes to spice up your Diwali in 2022. May you have delicious yet healthy recipes that do not harm your health but instead benefit it. In advance, the AADAR Family wishes you a very Happy Diwali!!
