Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Eggplant, cut | 420 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Cooked chickpeas, dried well | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Dried oregano | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Heat the oven and cut the eggplant cut and well-dried cooked chickpeas into evenly sized pieces.
- Toss with the olive oil, Dried oregano, rock salt.
- 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)
Eggplant 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 Eggplant Chickpea Roast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (188g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 128 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 7.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.8 g | 26.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | 7.1 g |
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Calcium | 32.0 mg | 60.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.42 mg | 2.67 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.2 mg | 51.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 76.3 mg | 143.7 mg |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 456 mg |
| Sodium | 347 mg | 653 mg |
| Zinc | 0.67 mg | 1.26 mg |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.4 µg | 2.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.51 mg | 2.84 mg |
| Vitamin K | 11.3 µg | 21.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.57 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 74.1 µg | 139.5 µg |
| Choline | 19.9 mg | 37.4 mg |
