What can I say…….refreshing, cooling and deliciously cleansing. It’s like drinking cool silk and the cooling effects on the body feel immediate. This is a wonderful drink that I have been having three times a week to reduce the heat and pitta imbalance in my body.
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moong dal juice
Serves 4 medium glasses
I recommend using fresh cardamom pods rather than powder to really benefit from the aromatic and medicinal qualities. If you have time and the use of a juicer, make your own apple juice to benefit from the freshness and nutritional value of the apples.
ingredients
¼ cup whole moong dal (mung beans)
3 pods cardamom (¼ tsp)
1 apple, cored and quartered
1 cup freshly pressed apple juice (approximately 2 apples) or unsweetened organic fresh apple juice
1 cup filtered water
pre-soak
1. Place the dal in a bowl and rinse with water, cover with 3 cups of water and soak for 10 -12 hours. Rinse, drain and set aside.
preparation
2. Remove the outer pods from the cardamom, place the seeds in a mortar and pestle and grind until you have a fine powder. Set aside.
3. In a high-speed blender, place the dal, cardamom, apple pieces, apple juice and water – blend on high speed for 1 minute or until completely smooth. The juice will be frothy. I like to enjoy as is, or it can be strained for a smoother consistency.
Goodness shared by Stacey
