Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley, soaked and drained | 120 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrots, peeled and finely diced | 170 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Cumin seeds, ground fresh | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Ghee, for finishing | 10 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 1450 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Bring 1450 ml (about 6 cups) water to a boil in a separate kettle and hold it hot, covered, so Barley Carrot Peya never loses its simmer.
- For Barley Carrot Peya, cover the pearled barley with at least three times its volume of cool water and soak for 30 minutes; drain for 2 minutes before the first heated step.
- Simmer the soaked barley until soft before adding the carrot. Maintain low heat for 18–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until a grain pressed between two fingers has no chalky center.
- Continue until both components yield readily beneath a spoon. Continue over steady low heat for 13–15 minutes, stopping when a thin knife slides through the largest piece without resistance.
- Thin the peya, season with cumin, and add ghee. Leave the pan off the flame for 3 minutes, then taste and correct the final balance before serving at the stated temperature.
- Rest Barley Carrot Peya 7 minutes covered off the burner; check the final consistency and serve it warm without prolonged holding.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Barley Carrot Peya is deliberately soft, mild, and fluid for a light-meal day Vata: serve warm with the stated ghee and do not let it dry. Pitta: keep the seasoning mild and omit sharp sourness. Kapha: take a smaller bowl and retain the thin consistency.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley Carrot Peya
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (439g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 34 kcal | 148 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 4.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.0 g | 26.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Calcium | 9.6 mg | 42.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.39 mg | 1.71 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.7 mg | 51.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.3 mg | 97.9 mg |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 285 mg |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 339 mg |
| Zinc | 0.23 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg | 11.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 85.8 µg | 376.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.5 µg | 6.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.42 mg | 1.83 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.2 µg | 13.8 µg |
| Choline | 1.0 mg | 4.5 mg |
