Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Turnips, cut | 440 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Cooked mung beans, drained | 280 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh parsley | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Heat the oven and cut the turnips cut and drained cooked mung beans into evenly sized pieces.
- Toss with the olive oil, Fresh parsley, 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)
Turnip Mung Tray 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 Turnip Mung Tray Roast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (188g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 174 kcal | 327 kcal |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 17.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.1 g | 51.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 13.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 6.9 g |
| Calcium | 67.5 mg | 127.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.73 mg | 5.15 mg |
| Magnesium | 77.0 mg | 144.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 152.6 mg | 287.2 mg |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 1088 mg |
| Sodium | 302 mg | 569 mg |
| Zinc | 1.16 mg | 2.18 mg |
| Copper | 0.40 mg | 0.75 mg |
| Manganese | 0.46 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 6.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 14.8 mg | 27.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4.5 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.70 mg | 1.32 mg |
| Vitamin K | 14.0 µg | 26.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.25 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.08 mg | 2.03 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 242.0 µg | 455.5 µg |
| Choline | 43.0 mg | 80.9 mg |
