Stewed Pears with Cardamom & Ghee
This gentle, warming dish is especially supportive if you wake with dryness, anxiety, scattered energy, or cold hands and feet. In Ayurveda, Vata thrives on warmth, moisture, and steadiness—and this recipe offers all three. Stewing pears transforms them into something soft, sweet, and grounding. Ghee adds deep nourishment, lubricating dryness while supporting digestion, and cardamom brings a subtle warmth without overstimulation. Warm, cooked foods like this help settle the nervous system and invite a sense of calm to start the day.
Ingredients
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
1–2 tbsp water
¼ tsp ground cardamom (or 2 crushed pods)
1 tsp ghee
Optional: pinch of cinnamon or vanilla
Instructions
Place pear and water in a small saucepan.
Cover and simmer on low for 10–12 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
Stir in cardamom and ghee.
Eat warm.
Optional additions:
A spoon of well-cooked oats or cream of rice
A few soaked raisins or dates for extra grounding
A dollop of coconut milk if very depleted
