Restorative Almond Drink

Ingredients:

• 8 raw almonds
• 1 cup pure water
• 3/4 cup soy milk or fresh raw cow's milk
• 1 tablespoon rose petals
• a couple threads of saffron
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon raw honey

Directions:

Soak almonds in water overnight.

In the morning, reserve half the water and drain off the rest. Rub the skins off the almonds. In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil. Pour the milk in the blender with the almonds and the 1/2 c. water and remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Drink.

Comment:

This variation on a traditional rasayana grounds vata, soothes irritated pitta, and tonifies the nerves.