Toasted fennel seeds

A small dish of these is often found near the exit of Indian restaurants (sometimes with a sugary, coloured coating). Chewing fennel seeds after a meal is a common practice in India for freshening the breath, but it also helps digestion and calms and strengthens the stomach’s function. Both toasting the seeds and mixing with sea salt helps to enhance Agni.

In Ayurveda, fennel seeds balance all three Doshas. Great for relieving tension, these power