Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 120 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Green peas | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Ghee | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1000 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the pearled barley and cut the diced carrot and green peas evenly.
- Warm the ghee and bloom the cumin and ginger until aromatic.
- Add the main ingredient and vegetables, stir for one minute, then pour in the water.
- Cook at a steady simmer until tender and cohesive; stir more often as the mixture thickens.
- Season with rock salt, rest covered briefly, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian breakfast grain tradition)
Barley Vegetable Breakfast Bowl is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer and use a little extra ghee. Pitta: favor cooling aromatics and moderate sour garnish. Kapha: keep it light, dry, and modestly spiced.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley Vegetable Breakfast Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (372g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 78 kcal | 291 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.1 g | 52.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 3.2 g |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 5.8 g |
| Calcium | 13.8 mg | 51.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.85 mg | 3.18 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.9 mg | 99.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 54.9 mg | 204.1 mg |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 452 mg |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 428 mg |
| Zinc | 0.58 mg | 2.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 1.38 mg |
| Selenium | 6.5 µg | 24.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 10.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 79.0 µg | 293.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 0.95 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.0 µg | 11.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.99 mg | 3.69 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.7 µg | 32.4 µg |
| Choline | 2.8 mg | 10.5 mg |
