Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice, rinsed until clear | 90 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee, for finishing | 8 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 Plain Rice Manda; keep one small ladle in reserve in case the base tightens early.
- Boil the rice in abundant water until the grains open completely. Maintain moderate heat for 18–20 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until a grain pressed between two fingers has no chalky center.
- Strain the thin starchy liquid without pressing the solids through. Let it drain for 1 minute without pressing harder than the recipe's texture requires.
- Season the warm manda lightly and float the ghee on top. Leave the pan off the flame for 6 minutes, then taste and correct the final balance before serving at the stated temperature.
- Rest Plain Rice Manda 5 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)
Plain Rice Manda 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 Plain Rice Manda
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (387g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 26 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 18.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.08 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.01 g | 0.03 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Calcium | 4.5 mg | 17.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 0.97 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.4 mg | 9.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 6.7 mg | 25.9 mg |
| Potassium | 7 mg | 26 mg |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 306 mg |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4.3 µg | 16.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.05 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.24 mg | 0.94 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 22.5 µg | 87.1 µg |
| Choline | 0.5 mg | 1.8 mg |
