Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Tempeh, cubed | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent, Bitter · Heating |
 Sweet potato, diced | 340 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 140 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Lime peel strips | 6 g | Sour · 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 cubed tempeh and diced sweet potato with the turmeric and lime peel strips; 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)
Tempeh Sweet Potato 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 Tempeh Sweet Potato Coconut Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (360g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 107 kcal | 388 kcal |
| Protein | 5.0 g | 17.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.2 g | 29.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | 5.8 g |
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 24.5 g |
| Calcium | 35.3 mg | 127.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.07 mg | 3.86 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.7 mg | 99.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 79.2 mg | 285.4 mg |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 752 mg |
| Sodium | 153 mg | 552 mg |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg | 1.59 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.74 mg |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 1.32 mg |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg | 4.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 3.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 167.2 µg | 602.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.75 mg | 2.69 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.2 µg | 36.9 µg |
| Choline | 4.3 mg | 15.5 mg |
