Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Brown rice | 230 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Carrot, diced small | 110 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Green peas | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Ghee | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 950 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the brown rice as appropriate for the grain.
- Warm the ghee and bloom the cumin and ginger.
- Add the grain and diced small carrot, green peas; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and cook at a steady simmer until tender and cohesive.
- Season with rock salt, rest covered briefly, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary warm-breakfast cooking)
Brown Rice Breakfast Pot is a freshly cooked warm breakfast rather than a chilled cereal. 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 Brown Rice Breakfast Pot
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (352g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 79 kcal | 279 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 6.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.3 g | 50.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 6.2 g |
| Calcium | 9.8 mg | 34.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.47 mg | 1.66 mg |
| Magnesium | 23.6 mg | 83.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 61.7 mg | 217.0 mg |
| Potassium | 87 mg | 306 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 422 mg |
| Zinc | 0.46 mg | 1.63 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 1.80 mg |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg | 10.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 10.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 77.3 µg | 272.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.61 mg | 2.16 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.8 µg | 9.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.28 mg | 4.52 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 9.5 µg | 33.3 µg |
| Choline | 6.4 mg | 22.6 mg |
