Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White basmati rice | 270 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Asparagus, cut | 220 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Cooling |
 Green peas | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 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 | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white basmati rice and cook it with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Prepare the asparagus cut and green peas 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 Rice Asparagus Pea 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 Rice Asparagus Pea Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (374g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 92 kcal | 345 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.0 g | 63.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 5.9 g |
| Calcium | 17.9 mg | 67.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.50 mg | 5.61 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.6 mg | 47.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 43.4 mg | 162.5 mg |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 354 mg |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 406 mg |
| Zinc | 0.45 mg | 1.69 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Manganese | 0.29 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg | 12.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.5 mg | 28.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 14.9 µg | 55.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.54 mg | 2.04 mg |
| Vitamin K | 9.9 µg | 37.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.16 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.18 mg | 4.42 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 87.1 µg | 326.6 µg |
| Choline | 6.9 mg | 26.0 mg |
