Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice, rinsed and drained | 220 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green peas, thawed | 190 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Chayote, peeled and finely diced | 310 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee, for finishing | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 1100 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- For Grishma Chayote Pea Rice, heat 1100 ml (about 4 1/2 cups) water until vigorously boiling, then lower it to a bare simmer beside the main pot for measured additions.
- Soften the chayote dice with crushed fennel in a covered pot. Keep this stage to 7–9 minutes over moderate heat and stop when a thin knife slides through the largest piece without resistance.
- Add the rice and hot water, then scatter in the peas near tenderness. Keep the pan over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes after the final addition, folding from the bottom so the main pieces remain intact.
- For Grishma Chayote Pea Rice, inspect the main component at minute 17; rotate the pot and add 30–60 ml hot water only if the base is tightening before it is tender.
- Season, fold in ghee, and rest the pale summer rice before serving. Leave the pan off the flame for 3 minutes, then taste and correct the final balance before serving at the stated temperature.
- Fluff or stir Grishma Chayote Pea Rice once after its off-heat rest, check the final consistency, and serve it warm without prolonged holding.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Grishma Chayote Pea Rice is composed for grishma with seasonal texture, produce, and seasoning Vata: serve warm and keep enough moisture in the grains. Pitta: moderate pungency and avoid hard browning. Kapha: favor the vegetable portion and use only the stated fat.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Grishma Chayote Pea Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (461g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 63 kcal | 292 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.9 g | 54.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 4.0 g |
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 4.8 g |
| Calcium | 13.2 mg | 61.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.76 mg | 3.52 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.8 mg | 45.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 29.0 mg | 133.5 mg |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 293 mg |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 406 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg | 1.83 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 µg | 9.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.5 mg | 25.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 11.2 µg | 51.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.3 µg | 15.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.81 mg | 3.72 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 68.5 µg | 315.8 µg |
| Choline | 5.4 mg | 24.7 mg |
