Ayurvedic Nutrition, Pita Recipes

Legumes to Nourish Pitta Dosha

Posted by flowbodhi on August 4, 2024August 23, 2024

Urad Dal

Foods to Add or Include

Adzuki Beans
Black Beans
Black-Eyed Peas
Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Lima Beans
Mung Beans
Mung Dal
Navy Beans
Pinto Beans
Split Peas
Soy Beans
Soy Cheese
Soy Flour
Soy Milk
Soy Powder
Tempeh
Tofu
White Beans

Beans that are not appropriate for pitta are those that are especially sour or oily and, heating.

Legumes tend to be largely pitta pacifying so a wide variety can be enjoyed.

Foods to Limit or Avoid

Miso
Soy Meats
Soy Sauce
Urad Dal

Foods to Add or Include

Adzuki Beans
Black Beans
Black-Eyed Peas
Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Lima Beans
Mung Beans
Mung Dal
Navy Beans
Pinto Beans
Split Peas
Soy Beans
Soy Cheese
Soy Flour
Soy Milk
Soy Powder
Tempeh
Tofu
White Beans

Beans that are not appropriate for pitta are those that are especially sour or oily and, heating.