Almond Rose Ojas Drink Recipe

What You'll Learn

Ojas Drink Recipe: Blend soaked almonds and raisins (with their soaking water) with rose petals, ghee, cardamom, saffron, and black pepper into a smooth non-dairy Almond Rose Ojas drink.
Almond Rose Ingredients: Key components include raw almonds, raisins, organic rose petals, ghee, cardamom, saffron, and a pinch of black pepper, emphasizing whole-food, simple pantry ingredients.
Ayurvedic Preparation Tips: Soak almonds overnight and raisins several hours, peel almond skins, then blend with remaining ingredients for a smooth texture; enjoy the non-dairy Ojas drink as desired.

Alakananda Ma, AD, MB, BS, CAP March 19, 2013

Ingredients:

10 raw almonds
20 raisins
2 cups pure water
1 tablespoon organic rose petals (optional)
1 teaspoon ghee
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch black pepper

Directions:

Soak the almonds in one cup of water overnight. Soak the raisins in one cup of water, either overnight or for several hours.

In the morning, drain off the almond water and rub the skins off the almonds. In a blender, combine the soaked and peeled almonds, the raisins AND their soaking water, the rose petals, ghee, cardamom, saffron, and black pepper.

Blend until smooth. Drink 3–4 times per week or as you please.

About the Author

Meet the Author

Alakananda Ma, AD, MB, BS, CAP

Alakananda Ma is a co-founder of Alandi Ashram, spiritual mother, teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, flower essence maker, and storyteller. She is also an accomplished...