Beans

Legumes (lentils, peas, beans) are comprised mostly of the elements of earth and air. Sweet and astringent in taste, they are immediately cooling, then go on to nourish and strengthen. 

While this is ideal in India’s hot, moist climate, beware however, too many legumes introduce rough, heavy, drying qualities that form gas and are hard to digest. Beans and lentils are high in fibre, but in excess or improperly prepared they cause constipation!