Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cauliflower florets | 650 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 5 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 cauliflower florets 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)
Cauliflower Coriander 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 Cauliflower Coriander Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (482g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 17 kcal | 83 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 4.8 g |
| Calcium | 12.7 mg | 61.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.29 mg | 1.41 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.1 mg | 34.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16.7 mg | 80.4 mg |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 515 mg |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 548 mg |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 16.3 mg | 78.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.10 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.7 µg | 27.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.18 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 19.2 µg | 92.7 µg |
| Choline | 15.0 mg | 72.2 mg |
