Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cooked mung beans | 360 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Zucchini, diced | 340 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 140 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh mint | 16 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 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 cooked mung beans and diced zucchini with the turmeric and fresh mint; 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)
Mung Zucchini 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 Mung Zucchini Coconut Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (378g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 132 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 24.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.5 g | 66.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | 10.3 g |
| Total Fat | 4.7 g | 17.7 g |
| Calcium | 42.4 mg | 160.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.09 mg | 7.89 mg |
| Magnesium | 54.6 mg | 206.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 108.8 mg | 411.2 mg |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 1521 mg |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 520 mg |
| Zinc | 0.85 mg | 3.21 mg |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Selenium | 3.0 µg | 11.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg | 22.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.9 µg | 22.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 0.85 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.2 µg | 11.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.17 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.72 mg | 2.71 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 157.9 µg | 596.9 µg |
| Choline | 26.8 mg | 101.2 mg |
