WINTER WARMER FOOD
Around the world in many countries with different cultures, people from all backgrounds have their own food remedies to have in cold winter times as energy boosters. There is a saying in Gujarati ‘ Je Shiyala ma khay pak, tene na lage thaak‘ translates as ‘if one eats good winter warmer food during winter, that person will stay full of energy’ In Gujarat, families traditionally starts to prepare winter warmer dishes that will help in keeping yourself healthy and fit as soon as the first sign of cold weather appears. The youngsters of the family rely on the very elderly for help and advice on how to go about making these or they use very old recipe books.
AYURVEDA ON WINTER WARMER FOOD
According to many Vaidya (Ayurvedic practitioners), they advise that people should eat a specific type of foods which provides them energy and keep the health of mind, body, and spirit free from diseases, so if these winter warmers are consumed in the cold season it will actually help you healthwise during the rest of the year. As we all know that we seem to burn more calories in winter as our body needs more fuel, it is advisable to consume high energy foods such as nuts, ghee ( clarified butter), Jaggery and whole grains. In Ayurveda, these special winters warmer foods such as Methi Paak (Fenugreek Bars) , Gundar Paak ( edible gum bars ) Saalam Paak ( herbs and spices bars) Katlu and many more healthy bars of this type are given the utmost importance. The contents of these bars are very specific in providing heat to the body and keep the immune system good, so these are very useful to consume during the cold and harsh weather. More Winter Warmer Recipes – Peanuts and Sesame Kachariyu | Broken Wheat and Flax Seeds Ladoo |
KATLU
So What is Katlu? you may ask. Well, family and friends would not hesitate to make these for you if they find out that one has just given birth, it is very familiar to consume by the new mother after giving birth as it has lots of healing and strengthening properties. It works magically to get you back on your feet. But having said that Katlu can be consumed by anyone during the cold weather as it is packed with powerful ingredients. The main ingredient of this Katlu recipe is KATLU OR BATRISU POWDER which is a blend of 32 types of Indian herbs and spices. Also, Ingredients such as methi, edible gum, and ginger helps in strengthing of the backbones and joints. Desi Ghee and Nuts provide protein, fats, minerals and a rich source of energy. These traditional and rustic looking Katlu bars appears sweet in taste but with a sharp distinct flavour which takes time to get used to as it is quite overpowering. Katlu is all in one, energy bar you will need as it contains each and every beneficial ingredient that will do the job so no need to make other various time-consuming winter warmers.
