Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 260 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cooked chickpeas | 280 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 120 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Ghee | 17 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 800 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white rice until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the ghee in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the cooked chickpeas, diced carrot 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)
Chickpea Rice 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 Chickpea Rice Pot
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (371g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 118 kcal | 437 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 10.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19.7 g | 73.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 11.1 g |
| Calcium | 19.9 mg | 73.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.42 mg | 5.28 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.1 mg | 56.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 53.4 mg | 198.3 mg |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 373 mg |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 673 mg |
| Zinc | 0.49 mg | 1.83 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.78 mg |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg | 12.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 77.4 µg | 287.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.41 mg | 1.51 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.1 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.91 mg | 3.38 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 98.0 µg | 363.7 µg |
| Choline | 9.5 mg | 35.4 mg |
