Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Eggplant, sliced | 440 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Tomatoes, sliced | 340 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Aged cheese, grated | 120 g | Sour, Salty, Sweet · Heating |
 Fresh basil | 18 g | Pungent · Heating |
 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 sliced eggplant and sliced 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 grated aged cheese and fresh basil 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 eggplant gratin is flagged because cheese and tomato are layered together. Vata: cook the eggplant very soft. Pitta: reduce tomato and oregano. Kapha: use less cheese. Compliant variant: replace cheese with crumbled tofu and walnuts.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Eggplant Tomato Cheese Gratin
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (237g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 92 kcal | 217 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 9.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.7 g | 11.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 16.1 g |
| Calcium | 105.8 mg | 250.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 0.98 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.9 mg | 37.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 79.3 mg | 187.8 mg |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 499 mg |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 688 mg |
| Zinc | 0.62 mg | 1.48 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Selenium | 3.7 µg | 8.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.3 mg | 14.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 60.8 µg | 144.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.99 mg | 2.34 mg |
| Vitamin K | 16.0 µg | 37.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.55 mg | 1.31 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 20.3 µg | 48.1 µg |
| Choline | 8.0 mg | 19.0 mg |
