Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 270 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 White mushrooms, sliced | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Sesame seeds | 28 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Spring onion | 60 g | Pungent, Sweet · 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 sliced white mushrooms, sesame seeds, spring onion 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)
Sesame Mushroom 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 Sesame Mushroom Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (350g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 100 kcal | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 8.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.6 g | 58.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 8.6 g |
| Calcium | 35.0 mg | 122.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.38 mg | 4.84 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.4 mg | 61.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 53.5 mg | 187.6 mg |
| Potassium | 106 mg | 372 mg |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 505 mg |
| Zinc | 0.43 mg | 1.50 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Selenium | 3.6 µg | 12.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.3 µg | 8.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin K | 11.4 µg | 39.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.06 mg | 3.70 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 79.2 µg | 277.7 µg |
| Choline | 1.9 mg | 6.8 mg |
