Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 250 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Eggplant, diced | 240 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Tempeh, cubed | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh basil | 16 g | Pungent · Heating |
 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 diced eggplant, cubed tempeh, fresh basil 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)
Eggplant Tempeh 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 Eggplant Tempeh Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (380g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 104 kcal | 395 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 17.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.3 g | 58.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Calcium | 28.1 mg | 106.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.32 mg | 5.01 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.5 mg | 77.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 64.5 mg | 245.2 mg |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 471 mg |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 503 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Manganese | 0.43 mg | 1.64 mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 9.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.1 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.1 µg | 19.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.21 mg | 4.60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 71.4 µg | 271.7 µg |
| Choline | 2.2 mg | 8.4 mg |
