Medicated Sweet Yogurt 

Source: Dr. Partap CHauhan

Indian name: Rasala

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste: Amla (Sour), Sweet (Madhur) tikta (bitter)

Quality: Heavy (Guru), Moist (Snigdha)

Potency: Ushna (warm)

Post-digestive effect: Amla (Sour)

Medicinal Properties
This recipe is rejuvenating and aphrodisiac in nature. It is a very good appetizer that increases the digestive fire. It is a good tonic for general debility.

Dosha Analysis:
The recipe pacifies vata dosha and increases pitta and kapha. However we have added spices for pacifying kapha dosha. Persons having pitta and kapha constitution should use it sparingly.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 Kg. of sour yogurt.

• Brown sugar 750 grams

• Honey 50 grams

• Black pepper 25 grams

• Dry ginger powder 25 grams

• Cinnamon powder  5 grams

• Cardamom powder 5 grams

• Bay leave powder 5 grams

 

Preparation:

1. Tie the yogurt in a clean muslin cloth for three to four hours, so that extra water can drain out.

2. Transfer the yogurt into a sieve and rub it with clean hands to make it softer and thicker.

3. Then add sugar, honey and other ingredients.