Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 270 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Artichoke hearts, chopped | 280 g | Bitter, Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh dill | 20 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Olive oil | 17 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1050 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the pearled barley until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 30 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Olive oil in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the chopped artichoke hearts, fresh dill and drained grain; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and add the rock salt; cover and cook on low heat until the grain is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest off the heat for eight minutes, then lift the grains gently and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian grain-pot cooking)
Barley Artichoke Pilaf is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. 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 Barley Artichoke Pilaf
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (411g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 76 kcal | 314 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 11.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.0 g | 57.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 15.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 6.1 g |
| Calcium | 19.1 mg | 78.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.02 mg | 4.18 mg |
| Magnesium | 34.0 mg | 139.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60.4 mg | 248.2 mg |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 615 mg |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 573 mg |
| Zinc | 0.56 mg | 2.32 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 1.58 mg |
| Selenium | 6.2 µg | 25.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg | 12.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.1 µg | 21.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.29 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.5 µg | 14.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.96 mg | 3.95 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 16.5 µg | 68.0 µg |
| Choline | 5.9 mg | 24.3 mg |
