Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 130 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh ginger, julienned | 6 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1350 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the rice well; soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Bring the measured water to a boil and stir in the grain with julienned fresh ginger and cumin seeds.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time, until the grains are broken and suspended in ample broth.
- Add the rock salt, whisk briefly to even the texture, and serve warm without reheating repeatedly.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (classical manda, peya, vilepi, and yavagu gruel tradition)
Fresh Ginger Peya uses prolonged cooking and ample moisture for a gentle texture. Vata: take it warm and add ghee only if desired. Pitta: serve plain or with coriander. Kapha: keep the serving small and season with dry ginger.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Fresh Ginger Peya
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (372g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 33 kcal | 122 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 26.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.02 g | 0.08 g |
| Total Fat | 0.09 g | 0.3 g |
| Calcium | 6.5 mg | 24.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.47 mg | 1.74 mg |
| Magnesium | 3.8 mg | 14.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10.8 mg | 40.4 mg |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 307 mg |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 4.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.03 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.09 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.02 µg | 0.06 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.00 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.37 mg | 1.40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 33.8 µg | 126.0 µg |
| Choline | 0.7 mg | 2.4 mg |
