Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Brown rice | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green peas | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh parsley | 18 g | Pungent, Bitter · 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 | 950 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the brown rice as appropriate for the grain.
- Warm the Olive oil and bloom the cumin and ginger.
- Add the grain and green peas, fresh parsley; 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 Brown Rice Pea 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 Brown Rice Pea Breakfast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (349g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 80 kcal | 279 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 6.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.1 g | 49.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Calcium | 10.6 mg | 37.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.63 mg | 2.18 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.8 mg | 86.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 64.9 mg | 226.4 mg |
| Potassium | 83 mg | 291 mg |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 406 mg |
| Zinc | 0.53 mg | 1.84 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 1.79 mg |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg | 10.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.9 mg | 24.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 10.5 µg | 36.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.78 mg | 2.71 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25.1 µg | 87.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.32 mg | 4.62 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.0 µg | 49.0 µg |
| Choline | 7.4 mg | 25.7 mg |
