Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Tomatoes, chopped | 420 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Onion, chopped | 100 g | Sweet, Pungent · Heating |
 Fresh cilantro | 24 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Green chili | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh lemon juice | 22 g | Sour · Heating |
 Cumin seeds, toasted | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 40 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cook or warm the chopped tomatoes until fully tender, then let it cool from hot to warm.
- Prepare the chopped onion and fresh cilantro and green chili.
- Blend the base with the olive oil, cumin, rock salt, and enough water for a spoonable texture.
- Add the lemon juice and remaining ingredients and pulse until combined.
- Serve a small spoonful at room temperature with warm bread or vegetables.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original cooked Latin salsa adaptation)
Warm Tomato Cilantro Salsa is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. 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 Tomato Cilantro Salsa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (80g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 55 kcal | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 3.2 g |
| Calcium | 18.4 mg | 14.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.64 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.0 mg | 9.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25.2 mg | 20.2 mg |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 171 mg |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 199 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 14.5 mg | 11.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 40.8 µg | 32.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.15 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Vitamin K | 19.2 µg | 15.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.48 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 15.7 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Choline | 6.2 mg | 5.0 mg |
