Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cooked brown lentils | 420 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 White mushrooms, sliced | 340 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh thyme | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Olive oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 450 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the cooked brown lentils and prepare the sliced white mushrooms.
- Warm the olive oil, bloom the cumin, and cook the vegetables until they begin to soften.
- Add the beans and fresh thyme; turn everything through the seasoned oil.
- Pour in the water, add rock salt, and simmer until the flavors combine and the beans are very tender.
- Mash a small portion to thicken the sauce naturally, then serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international bean-dish adaptation)
Lentil Mushroom Thyme Pot is a thoroughly cooked bean main with a moist sauce. 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 Lentil Mushroom Thyme Pot
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (310g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 141 kcal | 437 kcal |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 29.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.2 g | 68.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 14.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 6.2 g |
| Calcium | 22.0 mg | 68.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.52 mg | 7.83 mg |
| Magnesium | 22.8 mg | 70.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120.6 mg | 374.2 mg |
| Potassium | 323 mg | 1002 mg |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 503 mg |
| Zinc | 1.18 mg | 3.65 mg |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Manganese | 0.53 mg | 1.64 mg |
| Selenium | 0.05 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.8 µg | 5.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.83 mg | 5.68 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.0 µg | 18.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.30 mg | 0.93 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.09 mg | 3.37 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.68 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 162.3 µg | 503.6 µg |
| Choline | 32.7 mg | 101.4 mg |
