Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Dry rice noodles (sevai) | 250 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 60 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Curry leaves | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Mustard seeds | 3 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Ghee | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the dry rice noodles (sevai) as appropriate for the grain.
- Warm the ghee and bloom the cumin and ginger.
- Add the grain and grated fresh coconut, curry leaves, mustard seeds; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and cook at a steady simmer until tender and cohesive.
- Season with rock salt, rest covered briefly, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary warm-breakfast cooking)
Coconut Rice Sevai is a freshly cooked warm breakfast rather than a chilled cereal. 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 Rice Sevai
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (311g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 104 kcal | 324 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.2 g | 53.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Calcium | 11.5 mg | 35.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 1.38 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.7 mg | 20.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 39.3 mg | 122.2 mg |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 99 mg |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 515 mg |
| Zinc | 0.23 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Selenium | 4.0 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 11.2 µg | 35.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.09 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.0 µg | 6.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.10 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.3 µg | 7.2 µg |
| Choline | 2.6 mg | 8.0 mg |
