Asparagus, blood cleanse recipe

Dosha notes:

Vata: Pacifies Vata add corriander

Pitta: Pacifies Pitta mainly because Asparagus is a blood cleansing vegetable and the blood is a pitta tissue.

Kapha: Pacifies kapha

INGREDIENTS

2 c ASPARAGUS

1/4 tsp BLACK PEPPER

1 tsp CUMIN

2 tbsp GHEE

1/4 whole LEMON

1 c RISOTTO

2 pinch SAFFRON

1/2 tsp SALT (MINERAL SALT)

PREPARATION

Grind saffron with a mortar and pestle. Place a few drops of water and continue grinding until saffron is completely dissolved. Let sit ten minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate pot bring 1 quart of water to a boil and set aside. Clean and dice asparagus. Sautee the cumin seeds in ghee in a large pot.

Add risotto, asparagus and other ingredients to the cumin while the seeds are still aromatic, before they begin to brown. Sautee for an additional 30 seconds. Add 1c of boiling water and lower heat to a simmer. Continue adding 1c of boiling water from the other pot every five minutes.