Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cauliflower florets | 460 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cooked chickpeas, dried well | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh rosemary | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Heat the oven and cut the cauliflower florets and well-dried cooked chickpeas into evenly sized pieces.
- Toss with the olive oil, fresh rosemary, rock salt, and coriander seeds.
- Spread in one layer on a wide tray so steam can escape.
- Roast until the centers are tender and the edges are browned, turning once midway.
- Rest for three minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international roasted-vegetable adaptation)
Cauliflower Chickpea Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. 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 Cauliflower Chickpea Roast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (199g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 123 kcal | 244 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 8.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.8 g | 25.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 8.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 13.2 g |
| Calcium | 35.3 mg | 70.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.39 mg | 2.78 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.7 mg | 55.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 86.5 mg | 172.4 mg |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 566 mg |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 686 mg |
| Zinc | 0.72 mg | 1.43 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg | 3.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 28.4 mg | 56.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.1 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.21 mg | 2.41 mg |
| Vitamin K | 14.6 µg | 29.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.48 mg | 0.96 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 90.7 µg | 180.6 µg |
| Choline | 40.6 mg | 80.8 mg |
