Stew
In Ayurveda, stew is a combination of solid products, cooked in a liquid and served in a sauce.
It serves as a main dish and helps maintain the balance between cooked and raw foods, which according to Ayurvedic texts should be 70% to 30%.
What ingredients are used to make stew?
Stew ingredients may include a combination of:
- Vegetables – carrots, potatoes, onions, beans, peppers and tomatoes.
- Meat – beef, poultry, fish and seafood.
- Liquid base – water, coconut milk, broth or nut milk.
Ayurvedic recipe for vegetable-meat stew
Ingredients:
carrots, meat, onions, potatoes, peas, beans, ginger, green peppers, pepper powder, cardamom, coconut milk, curry leaves, coconut oil, salt and sugar.
carrots, meat, onions, potatoes, peas, beans, ginger, green peppers, pepper powder, cardamom, coconut milk, curry leaves, coconut oil, salt and sugar.
Preparation method:
- The base of the thick sauce is made of chickpea flour (besan).
- Add all the ingredients except the hot pepper and coriander.
- Cook the stew on low heat – without boiling.
Serving:
The stew is served with yogurt and garnished with hot peppers and coriander.
The stew is served with yogurt and garnished with hot peppers and coriander.