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Masooradi Mantha (Cold Infusion of Red Lentils)
At Ayurved Sadhana we would like to educate our audience with some simple but effective Ayurvedic herbal formulas which you can use for your and your family’s benefits. Summertime is near and we are getting spring weather which is getting too hot. We would like to share a traditional Ayurvedic formula Masooradi Mantha (Cold Infusion of Red Lentils) which is used during hot summer weather in India.
Masoor means Split Red Lentils, while Mantha means Cold Infusion.
Masooradi means Masoor (Red Lentils) and other ingredients added. We teach this
Ayurvedic Herbal formula in Ayurved
Sadhana’s Aushadh Kriya: Ayurvedic Herbal
Preparations Class.
Masoor
Dal is sweet, astringent, grahi (binding), laghu (light), and
ruksha (dry). This red lentil improves skin complexion and strength. This
lentil should be eaten in moderation as it may increase Vata. Masoor dal is
administered in diarrhea, malnutrition, and wound healing.
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Soak Time
8 Hours
Mix Time
5 Minutes
Serving Size
Serves 2-3
Masoor means Split Red Lentils, while Mantha means Cold Infusion. Masooradi means Masoor (Red Lentils) and other ingredients added. We teach this Ayurvedic Herbal formula in Ayurved Sadhana’s Aushadh Kriya: Ayurvedic Herbal Preparations Class.
Masoor Dal is sweet, astringent, grahi (binding), laghu (light), and ruksha (dry). This red lentil improves skin complexion and strength. This lentil should be eaten in moderation as it may increase Vata. Masoor dal is administered in diarrhea, malnutrition, and wound healing.
Pomegranate fruit is known for its cooling, sweet, and refreshing taste. It relieves burning sensations, morbid thirst, and bad odor from the stomach, throat and mouth. The skin of the pomegranate when dried is an ingredient of choice in killing parasites. Pomegranate juice is administered in dehydration and replenishes the electrolytes. Also known as Dadim in Sanskrit, it possesses hemoglobin improving properties, and is useful in the management of Pandu (Anemia).
Dr. Bharat Vaidya recommends Masooradi Mantha to relieve Tridoshic Vomiting arising from aggravation of all the three doshas. It also can be used to recover from a hangover. This cold fusion can be used as an electrolyte during diarrhea and vomiting. It also can be used after Chemotherapy to reduce the nauseated feeling. Masooradi Mantha helps in vitiation of blood, burning sensations, thirst, and it clears cell pores/channels (Srotas) of the body. You can drink this cold infusion during or after workout, running, jogging or hiking to replenish your body with wonders in Mantha.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Organic Split Red Lentil w/o husk (Masoor Dal)
- 1/4 Cup Organic Pomegranate Juice (Dadima Ras)
- 1 Teaspoon Raw, Locally Grown Honey
- ¼ Teaspoon Organic Jeshtimadh Powder (Licorice Powder or Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- 2 Cups Water at Room Temperature
Instructions
- PREPARING MASOOR DAL (RED LENTIL)
- On medium heat, in heavy pan, add Masoor Dal (Split Red Lentil)
- Keep on stirring till the red lentil changes its color and it gives a nice aroma of roasting.
- Then take the roasted red lentils in mortar and pestle.
- Crush the lentils in by churning it in circular motion by using a pestle.
- PREPARING MASOORADI MANTHA (RED LENTIL COLD INFUSION)
- In a steel bowl, add the above crushed red lentil or masoor dal.
- Add honey, Pomegranate Juice, Jeshtimadh Powder and water.
- Keep on stirring till everything is mixed very well.
- Then close the bowl with a lid and keep it aside for 8 hours.
- The mixture will become of thick consistency as red lentils will absorb the water and juice and will become double the size.
- Strain the liquid with strainer and fill the bottle with liquid which is called Masooradi Mantha or Red Lentil Cold Infusion.
- You can take this with you during workout, running, jogging or hiking to replenish your body with wonders in Mantha.