Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Brown rice | 245 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cauliflower florets | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cooked brown lentils | 240 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh mint | 16 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 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 | 950 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the brown rice and cook it with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Prepare the cauliflower florets and cooked brown lentils and fresh mint 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 Brown Rice Cauliflower Lentil 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 Brown Rice Cauliflower Lentil Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (433g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 116 kcal | 502 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 20.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20.6 g | 89.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 10.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 8.0 g |
| Calcium | 15.0 mg | 64.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.32 mg | 5.71 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.9 mg | 116.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90.5 mg | 392.0 mg |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 776 mg |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 424 mg |
| Zinc | 0.82 mg | 3.53 mg |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 0.71 mg |
| Manganese | 0.63 mg | 2.75 mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 10.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8.1 mg | 34.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.4 µg | 10.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.27 mg | 5.48 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.5 µg | 15.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.21 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.37 mg | 5.94 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.74 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 78.4 µg | 339.6 µg |
| Choline | 22.4 mg | 97.0 mg |
