Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Proso millet | 240 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cabbage, chopped | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cooked adzuki beans | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, 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 | 850 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the proso millet and cook it with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Prepare the chopped cabbage and cooked adzuki beans and coriander seeds 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 Millet Cabbage Adzuki 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 Millet Cabbage Adzuki Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (406g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 123 kcal | 498 kcal |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 20.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21.6 g | 87.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 15.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 8.2 g |
| Calcium | 22.1 mg | 89.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.45 mg | 5.88 mg |
| Magnesium | 40.0 mg | 162.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 106.4 mg | 431.8 mg |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 1030 mg |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 414 mg |
| Zinc | 1.07 mg | 4.36 mg |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 1.18 mg |
| Manganese | 0.54 mg | 2.19 mg |
| Selenium | 1.0 µg | 4.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.0 mg | 24.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.0 µg | 4.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 0.94 mg |
| Vitamin K | 11.6 µg | 47.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.15 mg | 4.67 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 114.6 µg | 465.2 µg |
| Choline | 1.6 mg | 6.7 mg |
