Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Red lentils | 210 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Eggplant, diced | 360 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 140 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh basil | 18 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Coconut oil | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh ginger | 7 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 620 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Blend the fresh coconut with half the water and strain or leave it fine-textured for a rustic coconut base.
- Warm the coconut oil and bloom the ginger and coriander.
- Add the red lentils and diced eggplant with the turmeric and fresh basil; turn for two minutes.
- Pour in the coconut mixture and remaining water, add rock salt, and simmer gently until everything is tender.
- Keep the final boil brief so the coconut sauce stays smooth, then serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original Southeast Asian coconut-curry adaptation)
Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. 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 Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (346g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 110 kcal | 381 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 14.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.0 g | 45.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 17.7 g |
| Calcium | 17.2 mg | 59.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.60 mg | 5.54 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.6 mg | 64.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 64.8 mg | 224.2 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 725 mg |
| Sodium | 146 mg | 504 mg |
| Zinc | 0.74 mg | 2.55 mg |
| Copper | 0.28 mg | 0.96 mg |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 1.28 mg |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg | 4.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4.1 µg | 14.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.4 µg | 22.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.47 mg | 1.64 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 40.3 µg | 139.4 µg |
| Choline | 3.4 mg | 11.7 mg |
