Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cauliflower florets | 620 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 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 | 85 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash, trim, and cut the cauliflower florets into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee in a wide pan; bloom the cumin seeds and ginger, then add turmeric.
- Add the vegetables and coriander 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)
Cauliflower Cumin 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 Cauliflower Cumin Sabzi
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (185g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 47 kcal | 87 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.0 g | 9.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 5.3 g |
| Calcium | 28.4 mg | 52.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.95 mg | 1.76 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.3 mg | 32.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 42.8 mg | 79.3 mg |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 510 mg |
| Sodium | 236 mg | 437 mg |
| Zinc | 0.29 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 40.5 mg | 75.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 20.7 µg | 38.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13.2 µg | 24.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.47 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 47.8 µg | 88.7 µg |
| Choline | 38.0 mg | 70.5 mg |
