Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh corn kernels | 420 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fresh lemon juice | 22 g | Sour · Heating |
 Fresh cilantro | 18 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds, toasted | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Black salt | 3 g | Salty · Heating |
 Ghee | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 100 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Steam the corn kernels with the water until tender and drain well.
- Warm the ghee with the toasted cumin and add the corn.
- Toss for two minutes until the kernels are evenly hot.
- Take the pan off the heat and fold in the black salt, lemon juice, and cilantro.
- Serve warm in small bowls.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (classical Indian household cooking tradition)
This corn chaat is steamed and served warm, with sour seasoning added only after cooking. Vata: cook the corn very tender and add ghee. Pitta: halve the lemon and black salt. Kapha: retain the light ghee measure and warm serving.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Warm Corn Chaat
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (143g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 283 kcal | 406 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 10.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 55.0 g | 79.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 7.2 g |
| Calcium | 14.7 mg | 21.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.42 mg | 3.48 mg |
| Magnesium | 96.2 mg | 138.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 158.4 mg | 227.3 mg |
| Potassium | 241 mg | 346 mg |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 326 mg |
| Zinc | 1.66 mg | 2.38 mg |
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Manganese | 0.39 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Selenium | 11.4 µg | 16.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.7 µg | 44.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.50 mg | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.1 µg | 14.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.29 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.15 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.72 mg | 3.90 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.47 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 16.3 µg | 23.4 µg |
| Choline | 1.0 mg | 1.5 mg |
