Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cooked chickpeas | 360 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrots, cooked | 240 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Sesame seeds, ground | 50 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fennel seeds | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh lemon juice | 22 g | Sour · Heating |
 Cumin seeds, toasted | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 70 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cook or warm the cooked chickpeas until fully tender, then let it cool from hot to warm.
- Prepare the cooked carrots and ground sesame seeds and fennel seeds.
- Blend the base with the olive oil, cumin, rock salt, and enough water for a spoonable texture.
- Add the lemon juice and remaining ingredients and pulse until combined.
- Serve a small spoonful at room temperature with warm bread or vegetables.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international lacto-vegetarian dip adaptation)
Carrot Chickpea Dip is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. 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 Carrot Chickpea Dip
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (97g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 178 kcal | 173 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 5.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 5.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 10.3 g |
| Calcium | 103.8 mg | 100.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.65 mg | 2.57 mg |
| Magnesium | 50.4 mg | 48.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 128.0 mg | 124.1 mg |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 264 mg |
| Sodium | 326 mg | 317 mg |
| Zinc | 1.27 mg | 1.23 mg |
| Copper | 0.44 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Selenium | 3.9 µg | 3.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.9 mg | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 259.0 µg | 251.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.44 mg | 1.40 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.7 µg | 10.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.85 mg | 0.83 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 83.0 µg | 80.5 µg |
| Choline | 23.1 mg | 22.4 mg |
