Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White basmati rice | 290 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 50 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh mint, chopped | 28 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Curry leaves | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Coconut oil | 17 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white basmati rice until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Coconut oil in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the grated fresh coconut, chopped fresh mint, curry leaves 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)
Coconut Mint Rice 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 Coconut Mint Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (289g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 123 kcal | 355 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 6.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21.3 g | 61.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 9.1 g |
| Calcium | 20.2 mg | 58.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.49 mg | 4.31 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.3 mg | 32.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 36.9 mg | 106.8 mg |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 184 mg |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 502 mg |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | 1.07 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.31 mg | 0.90 mg |
| Selenium | 4.2 µg | 12.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.6 µg | 16.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.1 µg | 5.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.13 mg | 3.28 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 101.0 µg | 291.9 µg |
| Choline | 2.1 mg | 6.0 mg |
