Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Proso millet | 250 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Carrot, diced | 130 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Cabbage, chopped | 160 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Additional fresh ginger | 6 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 | 850 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the proso millet 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 carrot, chopped cabbage, additional fresh ginger 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)
Ginger Millet Vegetable Pot 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 Ginger Millet Vegetable Pot
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (355g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 85 kcal | 301 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 7.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.5 g | 51.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 7.2 g |
| Calcium | 12.8 mg | 45.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.75 mg | 2.68 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.1 mg | 85.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 57.5 mg | 204.2 mg |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 314 mg |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 527 mg |
| Zinc | 0.36 mg | 1.26 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 1.16 mg |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg | 16.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 77.1 µg | 273.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.1 µg | 35.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.96 mg | 3.41 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 21.6 µg | 76.7 µg |
| Choline | 2.2 mg | 7.8 mg |
