Kickstart your Day with a Savoury Ayurvedic Spring Breakfast
The saying “Breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince; dinner like a pauper.” is certainly not an Ayurvedic one.
Breakfast falls into the Kapha time of the day, which is 6.00 to 10.00 am. Kapha’s damp qualities make digestion weak. Therefore, breakfast is not the time for the opulent kingly but rather the one for the pauper.
If Kapha is your dominant dosha you can even skip breakfast without any problems.
Vata and Pitta's dominant personalities should have breakfast to feel grounded and curb their nervous energy.
Nonetheless, breakfast should be light and best warm, cooked with spices to support digestion.
Why is Sansa a great Spring Breakfast?
The main ingredient is semolina, a flour made from durum wheat that comes in coarse, medium, and fine grades. For the recipe below, medium is best. Durum has a high protein content.
Semolina is sweet in taste and nourishing, but it is not necessarily ideal for spring.
So why suggest it, you might ask?
If you have a Kapha-dominant constitution, you might want to use corn instead, which has drying and warming qualities; these balance Kapha’s moist and cold ones.
Vata constitution, however, still benefits from semolina as it is super nourishing.
Pitta also benefits from the cool, heavy and slow benefits of semolina.
Look out for feeling heavy afterwards and developing mucous when using it through the springtime, in which case you might want to either use half semolina and half corn, corn or millet.
So, in short, always look out for how you feel after eating.
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Sansa, for Busy Days
Sansa is an easy and quick breakfast for busy mornings.
To make it even faster, you can pre-roast the semolina (or corn) and store it in an airtight container.
Ideally, you have planned your meals ahead for the week. In this case, you can even prep your vegetables, grate the carrots or zucchini and grate the ginger ahead of time. This saves even more valuable time in the morning.
Benefits of Sansa
As mentioned above, it is nourishing.
Fast to make.
Super yummy.
It's filling and takes you through to lunchtime.
It is versatile; you can use other vegetables to your liking. It also makes a great lunch or dinner.
Here’s the Recipe
Let's Sum it Up
We explored sansa, a healthy and quick breakfast option, just right for you if you want to follow an Ayurvedic lifestyle during the spring.
Sansa primarily uses semolina, a high-protein durum wheat flour, known for its sweet taste and nourishing qualities. However, those with a Kapha-dominant constitution may prefer substituting semolina with polenta or millet due to their drying and warming properties which balance the moist and cold qualities of Kapha. For Vata and Pitta constitutions, semolina remains a beneficial ingredient.
The recipe also includes a variety of spices and vegetables that can be pre-prepped to save precious minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings.
Sansa is not only quick to prepare but also versatile, nourishing, and filling, ensuring you stay energised until lunchtime. Whether you're looking for a light but satisfying meal or need a versatile dish that adapts to different dietary needs, Sansa is an excellent choice for a savoury spring breakfast.
