By Rajlakshmi
June 20, 2026
Fermented foods aid digestion and gut health, amplifying yoga's benefits. These 7 traditional recipes from your nani’s kitchen not only serve a plate of nostalgia but also offer authenticity that focuses on preservative-free choices supporting your sattvic journey, balance and inner calm.
Also known as rice water or porridge, this is made by fermenting rice overnight. Loaded with several nutrients like vitamin B, vitamin C, antioxidants, amino acids, and minerals, it has several health benefits.
Low in calories and rich in fibre, idlis help to keep the stomach full for a longer time and enable digestion. Apart from being healthy, cooking steamed, puffy, delectable idlis is an art.
Probiotic curd is rich in vitamins and minerals that help to boost the immunity of your body. The curd helps to increase the production of immune cells in your body that help to fight and even reduce the risks of potential diseases like flu or common cold.
The combination of rice, water, and, in some instances, curd helps to cool the body and stave off the effects of summer's scorching temperatures. As a bonus, it also soothes acid reflux and stomach ulcers.
The meal is a national favourite and is served with pride in Gujarat, the state of its origin. It is a low-calorie, nutritious, and high-protein snack. It is prepared quickly and is fried with little to no oil.
The presence of probiotics in chaas can also alleviate common digestive issues like bloating, indigestion, and constipation. Moreover, the fermentation process reduces the lactose content in chaas, which is often considered easier to digest compared to milk.
Since dosa is thoroughly fermented, complex nutrients are broken down into more digestible forms during the fermentation process, which lessens the strain that complex meals place on the digestive system.