Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Quinoa | 270 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Carrot, diced | 130 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Green beans, cut | 130 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Additional turmeric | 1 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Ghee | 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 quinoa 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 diced carrot, green beans cut, additional turmeric 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 (original Indian-spiced quinoa adaptation)
Everyday Quinoa Masala 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 Everyday Quinoa Masala Pot
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (329g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 95 kcal | 313 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 10.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.0 g | 49.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 6.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Calcium | 20.7 mg | 68.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.26 mg | 4.16 mg |
| Magnesium | 45.6 mg | 150.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 102.4 mg | 336.8 mg |
| Potassium | 174 mg | 572 mg |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 521 mg |
| Zinc | 0.70 mg | 2.32 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Manganese | 0.48 mg | 1.56 mg |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg | 6.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 97.1 µg | 319.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.68 mg | 5.52 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.9 µg | 19.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.49 mg | 1.62 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 42.9 µg | 141.2 µg |
| Choline | 17.2 mg | 56.5 mg |
