Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cooked adzuki beans | 420 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Pumpkin, diced | 320 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 6 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 320 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and cut the cooked adzuki beans and diced pumpkin into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee; bloom the cumin, ginger, and turmeric until aromatic.
- Add the main ingredients and fennel seeds; turn them through the seasoning for two minutes.
- Pour in the water, add the rock salt, and cook covered until every component is tender and the sauce lightly coats it.
- Uncover for the final minutes, adjust the texture by stirring gently, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian everyday cooking)
Adzuki Pumpkin Curry is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. 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 Adzuki Pumpkin Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (274g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 151 kcal | 415 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0 g | 22.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 26.5 g | 72.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 14.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 5.5 g |
| Calcium | 39.5 mg | 108.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.54 mg | 6.96 mg |
| Magnesium | 55.4 mg | 152.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 162.5 mg | 446.0 mg |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 1636 mg |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 496 mg |
| Zinc | 2.06 mg | 5.66 mg |
| Copper | 0.47 mg | 1.29 mg |
| Manganese | 0.77 mg | 2.10 mg |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 3.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 7.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 138.6 µg | 380.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 1.04 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.19 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.22 mg | 3.35 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 242.7 µg | 666.3 µg |
| Choline | 3.1 mg | 8.5 mg |
