Whether it’s aiding regular period flow, boosting energy post-pregnancy, or providing essential nutrients for maintaining hormonal equilibrium, these recipes incorporate a blend of wholesome ingredients known for their health benefits. From the Aushadhi Consommé packed with herbs like Ashoka and Shatavari, to the Organic Raggi & Avocado Burger rich in protein and calcium, and finally, the Quinoa & Maraschino Granola Bar filled with nuts and seeds, each dish is designed to nourish and support women’s wellness in a flavorful and satisfying way. These three plant-based recipes curated by Biswarup Chatterjee, Executive Chef, Hilton Garden Inn, New Delhi/Saket, offer delicious options aimed at supporting women’s hormonal balance.
Aushadhi Consommé
A herbal clear broth to take care of your periods- Contains Ashoka for regular period flow, Shatavari for regulating oestrogen naturally, Ashwagandha for immunity, Lodhra for hormonal balance, Garcinia for weight management, Saffron for preventing muscle cramps and period inflammation and Lemon Grass for reliving anxiety.
Strengthen Uterus-Improves period flow-Control acne- Maintains hormonal balance-Natural Weight loss
Ingredients & Quantity
Ashoka- 10 gms
Shatavari-10 gms
Ashwagandha-10 gms
Lodhra-10 gms
Garcinia-10 gms
Saffron- .01gms
Lemon Grass Stem-10 gms
Turmeric Fresh- 15 gms
Method- Take 500 ml of water and soak all the ingredients overnight. Boil everything together for at lest 10 minutes and strain it through a muslin cloth. Enjoy !
Organic Raggi & Avocado Burger
Foxtail Millet Idly, Hash avocado, Rocket lettuce, Chipotle ranch, Lactose free cheddar cheese, coconut chutney & gun powder. Raggi high in protein and calcium is a energy booster for post pregnancy mothers.
Ingredients & Quantity
Raggi Flour-500 gms
Yeast-10 gms
Avocado- 1 kg
Grated Fresh coconut-500 gms
Roasted Chana dal-50 gms
Green Chilly-20 gms
Black Mustard Seeds-5 gms
Lactose free Cheese-300 gms
Rocket Lettuce-200 gms
Tomatoes-200 gms
Chipotle Mayonnaise- 200 gms
Onions red- 50gms
Garlic Pealed-30 gms
Cajun Spice- 50 gms
Salt- as per taste
Olive oil- 200 ml
Method– For raggi bread make a dough of raggi and and 200 ml of water, salt, 20 ml olive oil and yeast. Cover it with a plastic wrap and keep it overnight to ferment. Bake it at 280.
For the coconut chutney- Take 50 ml olive oil in a pan add mustard seeds, chana dal & green chilies and sauté it. In a mixer grinder add the mixture and fresh grated coconut and bled it with 50 ml of water.
Arrange the burger- Spread the chipotle mayo on the idly and top it up with, tomato slice, onion slice, avocado slice, rocket lettuce & cheddar cheese.
Serve the burger with freshly grated coconut chutney.
Quinoa & Maraschino Granola Bar
Almond, peanuts, Walnuts, sunflower & pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds mixed with oats and floral honey and baked. These nuts are rich in Biotin which will act as a supplement for maintaining hormonal balance & reducing hair fall and promotes growth thus enhancing healthy and nourished hair.
Ingredients & Quantity
Almond- 100 gms
Peanuts skin less-100 gms
Walnuts-100 gms
Sunflower Seeds-250 gms
Pumpkin Seeds-250 gms
Flax Seeds-50 gms
Rolled Oats-100 gms
Corn Flakes-100 gms
Fruit Loops-100 gms
Floral Honey-200 ml
Cinnamon Powder-15 gms
Brown Sugar-100 gm
Dried Maraschino cherries-200 gms
Method- Crush the sunflower seeds and remove the outer shells, take all the nuts and seeds in a tray and toast it. Crush the mixture roughly and keep it aside.
In a pan take honey, sugar & cinnamon powder and cook it for some time till it gets lightly caramelised. Mix everything together and roll it into a slab.
Bake it at 140 degrees centigrade for 15 minutes and let it cool. Cut it in bar shape and serve.
