Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cabbage, sliced | 360 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Mung bean sprouts | 280 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, cut thin | 140 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Sesame seeds | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, julienned | 8 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 80 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cut the sliced cabbage and mung bean sprouts and carrot cut thin into small, even pieces and keep them close to the stove.
- Heat the sesame oil in a wide pan and cook the ginger until aromatic.
- Add the ingredients in order from firmest to softest, tossing after each addition.
- Sprinkle in the water and rock salt with the sesame seeds; cover for three minutes.
- Uncover and toss over lively heat until tender-crisp and glossy, then serve immediately.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original East or Southeast Asian stir-fry adaptation)
Cabbage Mung Sprout Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Cabbage Mung Sprout Stir-Fry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (227g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 55 kcal | 125 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.2 g | 14.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Calcium | 44.8 mg | 101.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.81 mg | 1.84 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.5 mg | 46.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45.1 mg | 102.4 mg |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 399 mg |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 434 mg |
| Zinc | 0.39 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Selenium | 1.0 µg | 2.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 19.5 mg | 44.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 131.0 µg | 297.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Vitamin K | 42.6 µg | 96.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.57 mg | 1.30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 40.8 µg | 92.6 µg |
| Choline | 10.8 mg | 24.5 mg |
