Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cooked adzuki beans | 420 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Sweet potato, diced | 320 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 450 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the cooked adzuki beans and prepare the diced sweet potato.
- Warm the olive oil, bloom the cumin, and cook the vegetables until they begin to soften.
- Add the beans and coriander seeds; turn everything through the seasoned oil.
- Pour in the water, add rock salt, and simmer until the flavors combine and the beans are very tender.
- Mash a small portion to thicken the sauce naturally, then serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international bean-dish adaptation)
Adzuki Sweet Potato Pot is a thoroughly cooked bean main with a moist sauce. 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 Adzuki Sweet Potato Pot
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (305g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 151 kcal | 460 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 22.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.2 g | 83.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 16.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 5.4 g |
| Calcium | 36.4 mg | 111.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.10 mg | 6.41 mg |
| Magnesium | 52.6 mg | 160.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 146.1 mg | 445.5 mg |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 1613 mg |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 540 mg |
| Zinc | 1.84 mg | 5.63 mg |
| Copper | 0.43 mg | 1.30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.68 mg | 2.07 mg |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 4.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 186.5 µg | 568.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.31 mg | 0.94 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 4.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.18 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.07 mg | 3.26 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 217.0 µg | 662.0 µg |
| Choline | 3.3 mg | 10.0 mg |
