Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Turnip, diced | 230 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Cooked mung beans | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh parsley | 20 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Olive oil | 20 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh lemon juice | 24 g | Sour · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1000 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the pearled barley and cook it with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Prepare the diced turnip and cooked mung beans and fresh parsley and cook any raw vegetable topping until just tender.
- Toast the cumin, then whisk it with the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and rock salt.
- Divide the warm grain among bowls and arrange the toppings over it.
- Spoon over the dressing immediately and serve the bowl warm, not chilled.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-grain-bowl recipe)
Warm Barley Turnip Parsley Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. 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 Warm Barley Turnip Parsley Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (442g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 108 kcal | 479 kcal |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 21.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19.3 g | 85.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 21.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 7.4 g |
| Calcium | 30.2 mg | 133.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.58 mg | 7.00 mg |
| Magnesium | 45.5 mg | 201.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 88.1 mg | 390.0 mg |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 1127 mg |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 456 mg |
| Zinc | 0.79 mg | 3.48 mg |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Manganese | 0.43 mg | 1.90 mg |
| Selenium | 6.4 µg | 28.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.6 mg | 24.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.8 µg | 25.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Vitamin K | 20.7 µg | 91.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.18 mg | 0.78 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.01 mg | 4.45 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 84.2 µg | 372.6 µg |
| Choline | 13.9 mg | 61.4 mg |
