Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cracked sorghum | 270 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Zucchini, diced | 180 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 | 1050 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the cracked sorghum until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 30 minutes and drain.
- Warm the ghee in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the diced diced zucchini 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)
Jowar Vegetable 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 Jowar Vegetable Pot
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (411g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 69 kcal | 282 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 8.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.0 g | 53.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 4.3 g |
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 6.9 g |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 41.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.74 mg | 3.03 mg |
| Magnesium | 31.2 mg | 128.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 55.1 mg | 226.5 mg |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 472 mg |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 522 mg |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 1.41 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg | 1.23 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 9.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 70.8 µg | 291.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.74 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.5 µg | 6.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.73 mg | 3.02 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 7.3 µg | 30.1 µg |
| Choline | 2.0 mg | 8.0 mg |
