Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cooked chickpeas | 420 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Potato, diced | 320 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 5 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · 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 chickpeas and diced potato into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee; bloom the cumin, ginger, and turmeric until aromatic.
- Add the main ingredients and coriander 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)
Chickpea Potato 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 Chickpea Potato Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (275g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 121 kcal | 333 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 10.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.4 g | 42.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 9.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 14.4 g |
| Calcium | 29.1 mg | 80.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.69 mg | 4.64 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.6 mg | 75.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80.6 mg | 221.6 mg |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 674 mg |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 728 mg |
| Zinc | 0.68 mg | 1.87 mg |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Selenium | 1.6 µg | 4.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.3 mg | 17.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 14.4 µg | 39.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.67 mg | 1.84 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.7 µg | 12.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.52 mg | 1.43 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 62.5 µg | 172.0 µg |
| Choline | 19.4 mg | 53.4 mg |
