Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Steel-cut oats | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Carrot, diced | 200 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh dill | 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 | 820 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the steel-cut oats as appropriate for the grain.
- Warm the Olive oil and bloom the cumin and ginger.
- Add the grain and diced carrot, fresh dill; 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 Oat Carrot 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 Oat Carrot Breakfast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (321g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 84 kcal | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.3 g | 42.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 7.9 g |
| Calcium | 21.2 mg | 68.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.03 mg | 3.32 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.9 mg | 89.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 77.8 mg | 250.1 mg |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 411 mg |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 438 mg |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 2.22 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Selenium | 5.0 µg | 16.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.1 mg | 6.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 135.4 µg | 435.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 1.21 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.2 µg | 10.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.38 mg | 1.22 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.6 µg | 34.1 µg |
| Choline | 8.5 mg | 27.2 mg |
