Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Green peas, cooked | 430 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh mint | 24 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Sesame seeds, ground | 45 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 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 green peas until fully tender, then let it cool from hot to warm.
- Prepare the fresh mint and ground sesame 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)
Green Pea Mint 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 Green Pea Mint Dip
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (77g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 137 kcal | 107 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.8 g | 10.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 6.1 g |
| Calcium | 103.1 mg | 80.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.63 mg | 2.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 53.5 mg | 41.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 126.0 mg | 97.9 mg |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 185 mg |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 199 mg |
| Zinc | 1.49 mg | 1.16 mg |
| Copper | 0.44 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 0.52 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Selenium | 3.8 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 30.8 mg | 23.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 34.8 µg | 27.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.39 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 19.5 µg | 15.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.25 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.86 mg | 1.45 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 56.8 µg | 44.2 µg |
| Choline | 21.8 mg | 16.9 mg |
