Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 190 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cooked kidney beans | 340 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Celery, sliced | 140 g | Astringent, Bitter, Salty · Cooling |
 Dried oregano | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · 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 | 1100 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the pearled barley and cooked kidney beans and sliced celery in bite-size pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; toast the cumin and coriander until fragrant.
- Add the main ingredients and dried oregano; 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)
Barley Kidney Bean 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 Barley Kidney Bean Stew
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (450g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 82 kcal | 371 kcal |
| Protein | 3.0 g | 13.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.3 g | 55.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 15.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 12.0 g |
| Calcium | 19.2 mg | 86.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.13 mg | 5.08 mg |
| Magnesium | 25.2 mg | 113.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56.6 mg | 254.9 mg |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 660 mg |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 716 mg |
| Zinc | 0.52 mg | 2.34 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg | 1.04 mg |
| Selenium | 4.3 µg | 19.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.1 µg | 9.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.55 mg | 2.48 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.8 µg | 30.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.63 mg | 2.82 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 26.9 µg | 121.2 µg |
| Choline | 5.9 mg | 26.7 mg |
