As the sun rises on 21st June, just like every year, millions of people around the world step on their yoga mats to celebrate International Yoga Day. Some stretch, some meditate. Few people light incense or chant ancient mantras. But yoga as a journey is common to all, which points towards the balance of body, mind, and spirit. Where better to continue that journey than in the heart of your home – the kitchen.
This Yoga Day, let us go beyond the mat and explore how mindful cooking is, which can also be a form of yoga, especially when pairing it up with the right tools, by Sumeet Cookware.
In the start, yoga and cooking together may seem unrelated, but you will find the essence of both is the same: intention, presence, and balance.
We strive to be present with every breath, during Yoga, while cooking, we have to be present with every stir, every sprinkle of spice.
Sumeet Cookware is not just about convenience; it is about supporting a healthy and more aware lifestyle. From making high-quality stainless steel to non-toxic, non-stick finishes, Sumeet’s every product is manufactured to make your kitchen time more effortless and enjoyable.
Yogic Recipes You Can Make with Sumeet Cookware
Here are a few yogic dishes made from ingredients you recognize, prepared without any haste. A few sattvic recipes you can easily make with Sumeet’s Versatile range.
Moong-Barley Khichdi
Khichdi is a simple, one-pot dish in many Indian Homes, especially in the households where people prefer eating food that is easy to digest, also nourishing, and calming for the body.
To make it, you will need to simply sauté cumin seeds in a teaspoon of ghee in a Sumeet Stainless Steel Tope, then add an equal quantity of moong dal and barley. Pour in water, season with turmeric and salt according to your taste, letting it simmer gently until it becomes creamy and soft. To boost nutrition, you can add your favourite chopped vegetables.
Vegetable Healing Soup
When your body craves something warm and light, this soup feels perfect. A blend of seasonal vegetables and gentle spices. For this sauté some cumin, black pepper, and cardamom in a Sumeet Saucepan, add chopped vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and cabbage, pour in two cups of water, and simmer until tender. This broth hydrates and nourishes you, and the gentle spices aid digestion, a perfect post-yoga meal.
Oat Porridge
Every morning yoga deserves a breakfast that is wholesome yet light. Here comes oat porridge, in a Sumeet Hard-Anodized Kadhai, cook rolled oats with almond milk or any preferred milk, add a pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, and a few nuts finely chopped along with dates. Stir until it is creamy and top with fresh banana slices.
The dish gives sustained energy, without any heaviness. It is a delicious reminder that eating simply doesn’t mean eating boring, especially when cooked with quality cookware and love.
Just like you begin your yoga session with a moment of stillness, start your cooking with Sumeet Cookware by focusing on the act of stirring, dicing, and tasting.
Cooking will become a deep satisfaction once you do it as a ritual rather than a routine.
The thoughtful design allows you to move smoothly in the kitchen without any burnt bottoms, no sticky mess, or any fuss
On this International Yoga Day, go beyond your yoga mat and take a moment to cook a meal that nourishes your soul, not just your body. Sumeet Cookware will support you in this process, because it is not just cooking, it is about creating the environment where wellness will flow from pan to your plate.
Yoga simply teaches us how to slow down and how to choose quality over quantity.
The food we eat becomes how we feel. And when the food is cooked with mindfulness, in cookware that will support your health goals.