Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Carrot, sliced | 620 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Fennel seeds | 5 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 80 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash, trim, and cut the sliced carrot into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee in a wide pan; bloom the cumin seeds, then add turmeric.
- Add the vegetables and fennel seeds; 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)
Carrot Fennel 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 Carrot Fennel Sabzi
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (183g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 61 kcal | 113 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 1.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.9 g | 16.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | 7.4 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 5.3 g |
| Calcium | 42.2 mg | 77.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.89 mg | 1.64 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.5 mg | 28.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 36.5 mg | 67.0 mg |
| Potassium | 298 mg | 546 mg |
| Sodium | 272 mg | 498 mg |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.2 mg | 9.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 727.3 µg | 1332.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.68 mg | 1.24 mg |
| Vitamin K | 11.4 µg | 21.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.90 mg | 1.65 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 16.2 µg | 29.7 µg |
| Choline | 8.3 mg | 15.1 mg |
