Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 270 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green beans, cut | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 55 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Curry leaves | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Coconut oil | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh lime juice | 24 g | Sour · Cooling |
 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 rice and cook it with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Prepare the green beans cut and grated fresh coconut and curry leaves and cook any raw vegetable topping until just tender.
- Toast the cumin, then whisk it with the Coconut oil, Fresh lime 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 Green Bean Coconut 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 Green Bean Coconut Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (342g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 106 kcal | 363 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.9 g | 61.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 10.3 g |
| Calcium | 18.5 mg | 63.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.29 mg | 4.40 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | 41.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35.1 mg | 120.3 mg |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 270 mg |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 406 mg |
| Zinc | 0.32 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 12.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 9.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 6.3 µg | 21.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 9.0 µg | 30.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.99 mg | 3.39 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 83.1 µg | 284.3 µg |
| Choline | 4.4 mg | 15.0 mg |
