Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Ghee | 12 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 850 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 cumin seeds and ghee.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time, until the grains are very soft and the gruel holds a spoon trail.
- 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)
Cumin Rice Vilepi 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 Cumin Rice Vilepi
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (264g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 77 kcal | 203 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.5 g | 38.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.03 g | 0.08 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 3.5 g |
| Calcium | 11.1 mg | 29.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.03 mg | 2.71 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.7 mg | 17.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.6 mg | 59.7 mg |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 73 mg |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 303 mg |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg | 7.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 9.8 µg | 25.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.77 mg | 2.04 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 69.5 µg | 183.9 µg |
| Choline | 1.4 mg | 3.7 mg |
