1. Chop dates. Heat a medium saucepan on low, and add ghee. When it melts, add uncooked rice. Stir continually for 2-5 minutes, until it smells sweet and all the rice is coated with ghee.
2. Add the spices and dates. Stir for one more minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover pot and lower to a simmer.
3. Cook until rice is tender about twenty minutes.
This recipe includes fiber and protein from the dates and rice. Both rice and dates contain magnesium which is helpful in regulating blood sugar levels. Ghee is a helpful addition of fat.
Fat and protein both slow down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, while fiber helps regulate blood sugar levels and promote digestive health.
Cinnamon is a warming spice that helps regulate digestion and blood sugar levels.
This recipe is easy, clear and sweet.
It pacifies vata and pitta doshas.
Cinnamon is sweet and warming and has a stimulating effect. It balances both Vata and Kapha doshas and is very easy to digest when consumed in moderation.
It’s perfect for those who are recovering from illnesses or suffering from weak digestion.
The soft, soothing nature of rice and dates will calm one’s belly and foster feelings of strength and stability. The aromatic spices, cinnamon in particular, tonifies the heart.
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