Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 270 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cabbage, chopped | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Green peas | 160 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Sesame oil | 17 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white rice until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Sesame oil in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the chopped cabbage, green peas and drained grain; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and add the rock salt; cover and cook on low heat until the grain is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest off the heat for eight minutes, then lift the grains gently and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian grain-pot cooking)
Cabbage Pea Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. 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 Pea Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (358g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 93 kcal | 333 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 7.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.6 g | 63.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Calcium | 17.8 mg | 63.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.19 mg | 4.26 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.5 mg | 41.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 38.7 mg | 138.9 mg |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 282 mg |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 509 mg |
| Zinc | 0.39 mg | 1.39 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.28 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Selenium | 3.1 µg | 11.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 10.1 mg | 36.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.1 µg | 18.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.20 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin K | 14.6 µg | 52.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.07 mg | 3.83 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 86.7 µg | 310.9 µg |
| Choline | 6.0 mg | 21.4 mg |
