Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cabbage, shredded | 460 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Green peas | 170 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Asafoetida | 0.5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 70 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash, trim, and cut the shredded cabbage and green peas into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee in a wide pan; bloom the cumin seeds and ginger, then add turmeric.
- Add the vegetables and asafoetida; turn them carefully through the seasoning.
- Sprinkle in the water and rock salt, cover, and cook on low heat until tender but not waterlogged.
- Uncover for the final minutes, folding gently until excess moisture evaporates and the seasoning clings.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian sabzi tradition)
Cabbage and Peas Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitta: keep chilies absent and favor coriander. Kapha: reduce fat and leave the finish drier.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Cabbage and Peas Sabzi
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (183g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 60 kcal | 109 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 13.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 5.0 g |
| Calcium | 37.5 mg | 68.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.16 mg | 2.13 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.3 mg | 33.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45.4 mg | 83.2 mg |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 335 mg |
| Sodium | 225 mg | 413 mg |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 32.3 mg | 59.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 32.9 µg | 60.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.48 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Vitamin K | 53.7 µg | 98.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.67 mg | 1.22 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 42.2 µg | 77.4 µg |
| Choline | 14.3 mg | 26.2 mg |
