Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cabbage, chopped | 360 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 180 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Green peas | 130 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Asafoetida | 0.5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 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 chopped cabbage and diced carrot and green peas into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee; bloom the cumin, ginger, and turmeric until aromatic.
- Add the main ingredients and asafoetida; 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)
Cabbage Carrot Pea 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 Cabbage Carrot Pea Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (256g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 44 kcal | 114 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.0 g | 15.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 5.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | 6.9 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 5.1 g |
| Calcium | 28.5 mg | 73.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.78 mg | 2.00 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg | 33.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.9 mg | 81.7 mg |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 413 mg |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 539 mg |
| Zinc | 0.30 mg | 0.76 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 19.0 mg | 48.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 168.1 µg | 431.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.40 mg | 1.04 mg |
| Vitamin K | 32.3 µg | 82.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.55 mg | 1.40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 26.8 µg | 68.7 µg |
| Choline | 9.7 mg | 24.7 mg |
