Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cracked pearl millet | 270 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Spinach, chopped | 240 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Dry ginger | 1 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Ghee | 17 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1100 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the cracked pearl millet until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 35 minutes and drain.
- Warm the ghee in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the chopped spinach, dry ginger and drained grain; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and add the rock salt; cover and cook on low heat until the grain is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest off the heat for eight minutes, then lift the grains gently and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian grain-pot cooking)
Bajra Spinach Pot is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. 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 Bajra Spinach Pot
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (409g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 71 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 9.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.9 g | 44.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 8.3 g |
| Calcium | 22.9 mg | 93.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.59 mg | 6.51 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.5 mg | 137.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 55.9 mg | 228.8 mg |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 598 mg |
| Sodium | 134 mg | 547 mg |
| Zinc | 0.55 mg | 2.25 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Manganese | 0.34 mg | 1.40 mg |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg | 21.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg | 16.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 82.3 µg | 336.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.40 mg | 1.64 mg |
| Vitamin K | 71.4 µg | 292.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.26 mg | 1.07 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 28.5 µg | 116.5 µg |
| Choline | 3.1 mg | 12.8 mg |
