Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice, soaked | 210 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Urad dal, soaked | 80 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cabbage, finely shredded | 140 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Additional cumin seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
| Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 380 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Grind the soaked rice and urad dal with enough water to make a thick, smooth batter.
- Fold in the cumin and rock salt; rest the batter for 45 minutes.
- Heat a griddle, brush it with ghee, and spread a small ladle of batter into a thick round.
- Scatter the finely shredded cabbage and additional cumin seeds over the wet surface and press them in lightly.
- Cook both sides over medium-low heat until set and golden, then serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary South Indian uttapam cooking)
Cabbage Cumin Uttapam is kept thick, softly cooked, and topped with finely cut vegetables. 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 Cumin Uttapam
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (209g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 149 kcal | 313 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 26.9 g | 56.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 5.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Calcium | 34.0 mg | 71.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.28 mg | 4.77 mg |
| Magnesium | 36.4 mg | 76.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 72.5 mg | 151.6 mg |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 339 mg |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 410 mg |
| Zinc | 0.66 mg | 1.38 mg |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 0.97 mg |
| Selenium | 4.7 µg | 9.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.2 mg | 12.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 19.4 µg | 40.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13.0 µg | 27.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.18 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.26 mg | 2.63 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 125.0 µg | 261.6 µg |
| Choline | 3.9 mg | 8.1 mg |
