Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cracked barley | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 White mushrooms, sliced | 240 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh thyme | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Olive oil | 16 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the cracked barley as appropriate for the grain.
- Warm the Olive oil and bloom the cumin and ginger.
- Add the grain and sliced white mushrooms, fresh thyme; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and cook at a steady simmer until tender and cohesive.
- Season with rock salt, rest covered briefly, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary warm-breakfast cooking)
Savory Barley Mushroom Breakfast is a freshly cooked warm breakfast rather than a chilled cereal. 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 Savory Barley Mushroom Breakfast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (350g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 74 kcal | 260 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 9.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.6 g | 44.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 5.8 g |
| Calcium | 13.8 mg | 48.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.84 mg | 2.95 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.0 mg | 94.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 59.7 mg | 209.3 mg |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 476 mg |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 410 mg |
| Zinc | 0.51 mg | 1.78 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Selenium | 6.2 µg | 21.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.0 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.28 mg | 0.97 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.2 µg | 11.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.89 mg | 3.12 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.3 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Choline | 0.2 mg | 0.6 mg |
