Rasa Salad

This Rasa Salad is a perfect Ayurvedic harmony of tastes (ṛasa) and qualities (guṇa), designed to balance your doshas and support robust digestion:

• Six Ṛasas in Balance

  • Sweet (Madhura)

  • Astringent (Kaṭu)

  • Pungent (Khaṭvaṇka)

• Guṇas (Qualities) for Digestive Ease

  • Light (Laghu) & Dry (Rūkṣa)

  • Heating (Uṣṇa)

  • Oily (Snigdha) in Moderation

• Dosha-Specific Benefits

  • Vāta: The sweet and astringent beans, paired with warming spices, ground restless energies and calm nervous digestion.

  • Pitta: Cooling fresh herbs (mint, cilantro) and sweet undertones soothe internal heat, while moderate heat from spices supports balanced agni.

  • Kapha: The salad’s light, dry, and pungent qualities dispel stagnation, helping reduce water retention and sluggish digestion.

• Therapeutic Actions

  • Anti-inflammatory: Turmeric and cumin’s deep antioxidant action soothes inflamed tissues.

  • Blood-Building: Iron-rich beans, enhanced by vitamin-C-packed citrus or herbs, support haemoglobin formation and help combat anaemia.

  • Digestive Support: The combined action of ginger, black pepper, and fennel seeds prevents gas, bloating, and heaviness, making beans a joy, not a burden.

Serve this bright, textural salad at room temperature or lightly chilled. Each bite is an invitation to experience Ayurveda’s wisdom: balancing the doshas, kindling your digestive fire, and nourishing your body with lightness, warmth, and vitality. Enjoy as a satisfying main dish or as a side that leaves you feeling uplifted, energised, and harmoniously aligned.