Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White mushrooms, sliced | 420 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Green peas | 180 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 sliced white mushrooms and green peas 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)
Mushroom Pea 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 Mushroom Pea Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (240g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 48 kcal | 115 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Calcium | 22.0 mg | 52.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 2.12 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.5 mg | 44.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 63.5 mg | 152.3 mg |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 494 mg |
| Sodium | 209 mg | 501 mg |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 18.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 23.1 µg | 55.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.29 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.3 µg | 24.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.73 mg | 1.75 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 12.3 µg | 29.6 µg |
| Choline | 6.1 mg | 14.7 mg |
