In general, in ayurvedic food, drinks should be consumed outside the main meals, especially if they are cold, because when the cold drink comes into contact with food in the process of digestion, it paralyzes the process, in addition to solidifying the fats, making digestion difficult.
Lassis are drinks of Indian origin and can be consumed in a sweet version - outside of main meals - or salty (butter milk) - after meals. In India, drinks have very refreshing characteristics, due to the excess heat. We are not referring to alcoholic beverages, but to the huge variety of refreshments made with all types of food available. These foods include herbs, cereals, fruits, vegetables, roots, whey, yogurt, and even spices. These drinks literally cool the body's thermal system, balancing pitta (body heat energy).
Lassi of roses (soft drink)
Ingredients
½ liter of mineral water
1 cup rose water
½ liter of whey
3 tablespoons (dessert) pure fresh ginger juice
3 tablespoons sugar of your choice or Stevia
1 tablespoon (dessert) cardamom powder
1 pinch of salt.
How to Prepare
Blend all ingredients in a blender with plenty of ice and serve in a silver bowl.
Lassi can be varied with various types of fruit depending on the time of year, such as: passion fruit, mango, strawberry and lemon.
Source: Goura Hari - Therapist and Ayurvedic Vegetarian Cook Chef
