Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Beetroot, diced | 620 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 16 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1250 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and cut the diced beetroot into even pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; bloom the cumin and soften the coriander seeds.
- Add the main ingredients and water, bring to a boil, then lower to a steady simmer.
- Cook until everything is completely tender; mash or blend all of the soup to give the broth body.
- Add the rock salt, simmer for three more minutes, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international vegetable-soup adaptation)
Beet Cumin Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. 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 Beet Cumin Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (474g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 23 kcal | 108 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.3 g | 15.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | 10.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 4.6 g |
| Calcium | 10.2 mg | 48.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.41 mg | 1.93 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.4 mg | 44.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 mg | 69.8 mg |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 530 mg |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 620 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 7.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.8 µg | 3.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.12 mg | 0.57 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 35.6 µg | 169.0 µg |
| Choline | 2.0 mg | 9.5 mg |
