Ayurvedic Recipes

Poppy Seed Chutney

• 1 tsp dry-roasted white poppy seeds
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 mint leaf
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 1 pinch black pepper
• Pure water for grinding
• Rock salt to taste

Heat ghee in a pan until it is clear.

Add the grated coconut and toast for about 3 minutes. Add the turmeric, black pepper and cumin and stir for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

Blend all the ingredients with a little water in a small food processor to a thick paste.

Eat the chutney on a whole-wheat cracker or off the spoon an hour or two before bed to promote easy, restful sleep.

(Serves 1)