Diet In Karkidaka Month
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According to Ayurveda, Agni or digestive fire is responsible for the proper digestion of food items. But the vitiation of Pitta dosha interrupts digestion and leads to serious health issues. Hence, an ideal diet is recommended to follow during the monsoon season to balance the doshas and support digestion. Among them the most important ones are karkidaka kanji or oushadha kanji.
Karkidaka kanji: Porridge for rainy days also known as oushadha kanji or karkidaka kanji.It is a medicinal rice soup and a traditional item of Kerala during the rainy days. This tasty dish has a special effect in removing monsoon fevers.
It is prepared with 20 odd herbs, nine pulses, and cereals. It helps to treat rheumatic disorders that occur mainly during the monsoon season. It also acts as a detoxifying agent and thus strengthening one's immune system. This medicated gruel is prepared with Njavara rice and other ingredients like fenugreek, cumin seed, coriander seeds, aniseed, mustard seed, Ajwain (ayamodakam), peppergrass or garden cress (aashali), dry ginger, cloves (grambu), etc. It also helps in the revitalization of the body.
Other dietary recommendations during this Monsoon season include:
- Drink warm water.
- Have easily digestible and light food.
- Eat cooked vegetables than eating raw salads.
- Include garlic, ginger, and asafoetida in the diet for better digestion .
- Follow an early to bed and early to rise routine.