Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Tempeh, cubed | 320 g | Sweet, Astringent, Bitter · Heating |
 Cabbage, chopped | 360 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, diced | 140 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Additional fresh ginger | 6 g | Pungent · 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 | 950 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the cubed tempeh 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 additional fresh ginger; 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)
Tempeh 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 Tempeh Cabbage Stew
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (451g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 53 kcal | 237 kcal |
| Protein | 4.0 g | 18.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 15.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 13.7 g |
| Calcium | 35.0 mg | 158.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.75 mg | 3.39 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.7 mg | 88.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56.9 mg | 256.8 mg |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 627 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 543 mg |
| Zinc | 0.28 mg | 1.27 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Manganese | 0.28 mg | 1.28 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.8 mg | 35.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 65.8 µg | 297.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 1.13 mg |
| Vitamin K | 16.8 µg | 75.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.61 mg | 2.73 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.3 µg | 64.8 µg |
| Choline | 3.0 mg | 13.3 mg |
