Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cauliflower florets | 440 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Tomatoes, chopped | 300 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Cottage cheese | 220 g | Sour, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 22 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Dried oregano | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cut the cauliflower florets and chopped tomatoes into even pieces and place them in a wide bowl.
- Add the olive oil, oregano, and rock salt; toss until every piece is lightly coated.
- Arrange the mixture in a shallow baking dish and distribute the cottage cheese evenly.
- Bake until the vegetables are tender and the top is lightly browned without becoming dry.
- Rest for five minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international vegetable-bake adaptation)
This cauliflower gratin is flagged because cottage cheese is combined with tomato. Vata: serve warm and fully tender. Pitta: reduce tomato. Kapha: use less cottage cheese. Compliant variant: replace cottage cheese with mashed chickpeas.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Cauliflower Tomato Cottage Cheese Gratin
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (247g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 55 kcal | 137 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 11.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | 6.4 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 40.7 mg | 100.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.8 mg | 31.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60.2 mg | 148.9 mg |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 582 mg |
| Sodium | 282 mg | 698 mg |
| Zinc | 0.32 mg | 0.78 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 8.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 25.6 mg | 63.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 28.3 µg | 70.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.82 mg | 2.03 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12.5 µg | 30.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.44 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 32.8 µg | 81.2 µg |
| Choline | 25.4 mg | 63.0 mg |
