This soup is gentle on the gut and ideal for breaking a fast without shocking the
In many traditional wellness systems, the moon cycle is believed to influence our body, mind, digestion, and hormonal rhythms. Practising moon cycle fasting, especially on Ekadashi, is not about deprivation—it’s about alignment, detoxification, and conscious nourishment.
Over the years, I’ve personally experienced how gentle fasting during the moon cycle can reset digestion, improve mental clarity, and cultivate discipline—without compromising nutrition.
In this blog, I’ll share:
Supports hormonal balance
Unlike crash diets, moon cycle fasting works with the body’s natural rhythms rather than against them.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Your fasting style should depend on your lifestyle, experience, and body constitution.
No food or water for the entire day. Not recommended for first-timers or beginners.
Water Fast
Only water throughout the day.Not recommended for first-timers.
Fresh fruits with adequate water—light, nourishing, and beginner-friendly.
One mindful meal during the day (preferably dinner) to gently break the fast.
Three-Meal Fast (My Preferred Method)
Eat three light meals while avoiding:
This approach allows you to fast without stressing the body.
Here are fast-friendly, sattvic ingredients that nourish without burdening digestion:
These foods are naturally gluten-free, easy to digest, and ideal alternatives to whole wheat flour and refined grains during fasting.
Ash gourd juice blended with blue spirulina and chia seeds→ Helps flush toxins and gently awaken the digestive system.
Organic pomegranate with sprouted peanut butter→ A perfect balance of fibre, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
Makhana roasted in A2 cow ghee, finished with a pinch of black salt→ Light, satisfying, and grounding.
A warm, comforting soup—simple yet deeply nourishing.
This soup is gentle on the gut and ideal for breaking a fast without shocking the digestive system.
1.Roast the flour Heat A2 ghee in a pan, add amaranth flour, and roast on low flame until aromatic. Remove and keep aside.
2.Prepare the purée Blend tomato, mint leaves, ginger, and green chillies into a smooth purée.
3.Cook the base In the same pan, heat butter. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Pour in the tomato purée and cook until thick and fragrant. Add salt at this stage—this helps tomatoes cook evenly and enhances flavour.
4.Make it soupy Mix the roasted amaranth flour with water to form a smooth mixture. Add this slowly to the tomato base, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
5.Simmer Let the soup gently boil until it thickens slightly.
6.Add millet Stir in 1 tbsp cooked foxtail millet and simmer for another minute.
7.Serve Garnish with fresh coriander. Add ghee-toasted paneer cubes if desired.
Always add a small amount of salt early during cooking and adjust at the end for perfectly balanced seasoning.
Moon cycle fasting is not about restriction—it’s about resetting the body, calming the mind, and reconnecting with conscious eating. Whether you fast with fruits, millet, or light meals cooked in cow ghee or desi ghee, the intention matters as much as the food. Listen to your body, keep meals simple, and allow fasting to become a gentle act of self-care, not punishment.
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