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Bottle gourd juice with mint
लौकी का जूस
A plain, savoury morning juice, nothing sweet added, the way it's traditionally made.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
10 minServes 1DrinkSuits PittaVegan
You'll need
- 1 cup bottle gourd (lauki), peeled and chopped
- 4-5 mint leaves
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- A pinch of black salt
- 1/2 cup water
Method
- Blend the bottle gourd, mint and water until smooth.
- Strain through a sieve if a smoother texture is wanted.
- Stir in the lemon juice and black salt, and drink fresh, not stored.
Why this dish
Bottle gourd juice is one of the most commonly reached-for morning drinks in Ayurvedic household practice for Pitta, valued for being about as cooling and unburdening on digestion as a vegetable gets.
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