Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Potatoes, sliced thin | 560 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Leek, sliced | 220 g | Sweet, Pungent · Heating |
 Cottage cheese | 240 g | Sour, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh thyme | 5 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 thin potatoes and sliced leek 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 and fresh thyme 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)
Potato Leek Cottage Cheese Gratin is baked until tender and served warm in a moderate portion. 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 Potato Leek Cottage Cheese Gratin
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (263g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 98 kcal | 257 kcal |
| Protein | 4.0 g | 10.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.6 g | 36.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | 5.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 8.7 g |
| Calcium | 49.3 mg | 130.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.12 mg | 2.95 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.8 mg | 57.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 72.6 mg | 191.4 mg |
| Potassium | 299 mg | 788 mg |
| Sodium | 292 mg | 769 mg |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 0.90 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium | 3.8 µg | 9.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 13.4 mg | 35.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 36.7 µg | 96.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.75 mg | 1.98 mg |
| Vitamin K | 14.8 µg | 38.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.69 mg | 1.81 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 23.0 µg | 60.7 µg |
| Choline | 12.3 mg | 32.5 mg |
