Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 130 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds, crushed | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro | 12 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1350 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the rice well; soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Bring the measured water to a boil and stir in the grain with crushed coriander seeds and fresh cilantro.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time, until the grains are broken and suspended in ample broth.
- Add the rock salt, whisk briefly to even the texture, and serve warm without reheating repeatedly.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (classical manda, peya, vilepi, and yavagu gruel tradition)
Coriander Rice Peya uses prolonged cooking and ample moisture for a gentle texture. Vata: take it warm and add ghee only if desired. Pitta: serve plain or with coriander. Kapha: keep the serving small and season with dry ginger.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Coriander Rice Peya
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (374g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 33 kcal | 122 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 26.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.02 g | 0.07 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 7.6 mg | 28.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 1.62 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.2 mg | 15.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 11.4 mg | 42.9 mg |
| Potassium | 18 mg | 66 mg |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 308 mg |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg | 5.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.7 µg | 10.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 µg | 9.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.38 mg | 1.42 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 34.1 µg | 127.6 µg |
| Choline | 0.6 mg | 2.3 mg |
