idlis / dosas / afghani naans

[Guest guest]

First we must look at fermentation vs balance.

So if Vata is primary dosha then we know that gas is usually predispositioned in

this dosha. If one has elevated Kapha dosha, then we know fermentation is

usually already present in the body.

 

So yeast the main culprit in the fermentation process is already present in the

air we breathe. That is why natural starters used in bread dough via wheat,

grain or other is usually started with air, water, and grain. If one has high

Kapha then breads would not be recommended as well as carbohydrates high in

diet. This only increases fermentation since fermentation needs sugar in order

to grow.

 

Rotis are non leaven, therefore have no fermentation present. They are made with

wheat flour, water, and a touch of oil, freshly made and cooked. This allows no

time for fermentation. However non dough is leaven, and rises thereby using

fermentation ie: yeast.

 

Simply stated what is important is to evaluate dosha balance. If balance is

present then breads both leaven and non leaven ok in moderation. If Dosha's are

no in balance, then appropriate choices be made. I hope this information is

helpful to you.

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> I was wondering , what about idlis or dosas they are suposed to be

> healthy as well. The afghans use naans as staple rotis. what about

> that. that is made of maida as well apart from being fermented.

[Guest guest]

This is helpful reminder putting together things already known - why vata

sometimes needs to avoid leavening. Even though sometimes fermented foods are

also grounding for vata, whether heavier cheese even if the digestiion is

working correctly, or breads, idlis, miso, etc.

 

Does anyone know, is this vata tendency to weakness, which is also so high after

childbirth, the reason we are taught to avoid leavened breads for postpartum

mothers and after some days, can give jsut unleavened roti/tortilla/chapatti?

Interestingly though also, leavening by soda is also said contraindicated. Why?

 

Namaste;

YSha

 

> So if Vata is primary dosha then we know that gas is usually predispositioned

in this dosha.