Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Buckwheat groats | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Cabbage, chopped | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 180 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh dill | 18 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 | 820 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the buckwheat groats and cook it with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Prepare the chopped cabbage and diced carrot and fresh dill 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 Buckwheat Cabbage Carrot 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 Buckwheat Cabbage Carrot Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (384g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 77 kcal | 297 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 9.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.9 g | 53.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 7.5 g |
| Calcium | 18.8 mg | 72.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.68 mg | 2.63 mg |
| Magnesium | 42.7 mg | 164.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 66.2 mg | 254.6 mg |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 580 mg |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 442 mg |
| Zinc | 0.47 mg | 1.81 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.75 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg | 5.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.8 mg | 29.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 103.0 µg | 396.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.31 mg | 1.21 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13.2 µg | 50.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.32 mg | 5.07 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 15.2 µg | 58.4 µg |
| Choline | 2.7 mg | 10.4 mg |
