Kapha-Vata Balancing Warm Spiced Banana Medley
A delightful and warming dish designed to harmonize Kapha and Vata doshas. This simple yet aromatic medley features ripe bananas gently cooked with a blend of invigorating and grounding spices, making it a perfect comforting snack or light dessert.
Author: NatiV America
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Suitable Body Types
Cooking Times
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe but firm bananas, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) or coconut oil for a vegan option
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Nutritional Value
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 6g
Instructions
- In a small pan, melt the ghee or coconut oil over low-medium heat.
- Add the ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and black pepper to the pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the spices.
- Add the sliced bananas to the pan and gently stir to coat them with the spices.
- Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let the bananas simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until they are soft and warmed through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Ayurvedic Benefits
Suitable Body Types
- 2 ripe but firm bananas, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) or coconut oil for a vegan option
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
