Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cracked barley | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 110 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Green peas | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 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 cracked barley as appropriate for the grain.
- Warm the ghee and bloom the cumin and ginger.
- Add the grain and diced carrot, green peas; 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)
Savory Barley Tiffin Bowl 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 Savory Barley Tiffin Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (339g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 80 kcal | 272 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.3 g | 48.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 12.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 5.6 g |
| Calcium | 14.1 mg | 48.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 2.99 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.3 mg | 92.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56.0 mg | 190.0 mg |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 422 mg |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 425 mg |
| Zinc | 0.59 mg | 2.00 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 1.28 mg |
| Selenium | 6.5 µg | 22.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 10.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 80.4 µg | 272.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.2 µg | 10.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.01 mg | 3.43 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 9.1 µg | 31.0 µg |
| Choline | 3.0 mg | 10.2 mg |
