Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pigeon pea, rinsed and drained | 130 g | Sweet, Astringent · 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
- Measure 1450 ml (about 6 cups) water for Toor Bottle Gourd Soft Broth; bring it to a full boil, then keep it covered and hot for the additions below.
- Cook the pigeon pea until very soft before adding bottle gourd. Maintain medium-low heat for 19–21 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until a thin knife slides through the largest piece without resistance.
- Simmer until translucent and pass part of the mixture through a sieve. Maintain gentle medium heat for 20–22 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until a thin knife slides through the largest piece without resistance.
- Reheat the light broth with cumin, salt, and ghee. Keep this stage to 6–8 minutes over low heat and stop when a thin knife slides through the largest piece without resistance.
- Rest Toor Bottle Gourd Soft Broth 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)
Toor Bottle Gourd Soft Broth 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 Toor Bottle Gourd Soft Broth
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (446g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 32 kcal | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.0 g | 22.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 5.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g | 0.02 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 16.3 mg | 72.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.51 mg | 2.30 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.9 mg | 71.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 29.0 mg | 129.3 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 537 mg |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 313 mg |
| Zinc | 0.29 mg | 1.30 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4.9 µg | 21.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.06 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.26 mg | 1.15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 33.8 µg | 151.1 µg |
| Choline | 0.2 mg | 0.7 mg |
