Summer has arrived, and with it comes the intensity of Pitta in full force. As temperatures rise, the body naturally seeks cooling, calming nourishment to restore balance. This refreshing, Pitta-reducing salad is the perfect companion to your main midday meal , light, hydrating, and gently supportive of digestion.
At the heart of this recipe is fennel, an ingredient treasured both in the kitchen and in traditional healing systems. Its culinary appeal is matched by its therapeutic value. In many Indian restaurants, fennel seeds are offered at the end of a meal , not only to freshen the breath, but also to soothe the throat and aid digestion.
In Ayurveda, fennel holds a special place in supporting healthy agni, or digestive fire. Despite its naturally cooling and subtly sweet nature, it strengthens digestion without aggravating Pitta. Its sattvic qualities are believed to refresh the mind, promote clarity and mental alertness, and even nourish the eyes. Light yet grounding, fennel embodies the gentle balance we seek during the heat of summer.
