Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Proso millet, rinsed and soaked | 115 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Bottle gourd, peeled and finely diced | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 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
- Prepare 1450 ml (about 6 cups) hot water before starting Millet Bottle Gourd Peya; keep one small ladle in reserve in case the base tightens early.
- For Millet Bottle Gourd Peya, cover the proso millet 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 millet until the grains begin to break. Maintain gentle medium heat for 11–13 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until a grain pressed between two fingers has no chalky center.
- Add the bottle gourd and cook until it turns translucent. Maintain low heat for 20–22 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until a thin knife slides through the largest piece without resistance.
- Dilute, season with cumin, and fold ghee through the peya. Leave the pan off the flame for 4 minutes, then taste and correct the final balance before serving at the stated temperature.
- Rest Millet Bottle Gourd Peya 3 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)
Millet Bottle Gourd 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 Millet Bottle Gourd Peya
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (442g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 32 kcal | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 22.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g | 0.02 g |
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Calcium | 7.4 mg | 32.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.33 mg | 1.46 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.0 mg | 44.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20.8 mg | 91.9 mg |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 141 mg |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 309 mg |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4.9 µg | 21.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.35 mg | 1.54 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 6.2 µg | 27.4 µg |
| Choline | 0.2 mg | 0.7 mg |
