Manda is the lightest and most easily digestible of all the rice-based preparations. It is a supernatant liquid — the clear rice water or broth — obtained after boiling rice in a large quantity of water.

Preparation:

1. Wash and cook rice with about 14-16 parts water.
2. Once rice is well-cooked, strain and collect only the liquid portion.

Benefits:

1. Light, cooling, and easily digestible.
2. Useful in fever, digestive weakness, diarrhea, and dehydration.
3. Quickly replenishes fluids and electrolytes.

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