Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Buckwheat groats | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Cabbage, chopped | 340 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 150 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh dill | 20 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Olive oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1100 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the buckwheat groats and chopped cabbage and diced carrot in bite-size pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; toast the cumin and coriander until fragrant.
- Add the main ingredients and fresh dill; stir to coat them evenly.
- Pour in the water, add the rock salt, and simmer covered until the legumes or grains are soft and the vegetables are tender.
- Uncover and reduce only until the broth lightly coats a spoon, then serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international lacto-vegetarian stew adaptation)
Buckwheat Cabbage Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. 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 Buckwheat Cabbage Stew
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (465g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 59 kcal | 273 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.6 g | 49.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 9.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 6.9 g |
| Calcium | 19.2 mg | 89.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | 2.74 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.0 mg | 153.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 51.0 mg | 237.2 mg |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 581 mg |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 542 mg |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | 1.72 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Selenium | 1.1 µg | 5.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8.1 mg | 37.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 72.5 µg | 337.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 1.13 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15.5 µg | 72.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.98 mg | 4.56 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.6 µg | 67.7 µg |
| Choline | 2.7 mg | 12.6 mg |
