Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Proso millet | 260 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Eggplant, diced | 280 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Fresh mint | 18 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 17 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 860 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the proso millet until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Olive oil in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the diced eggplant, fresh mint 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)
Millet Eggplant 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 Millet Eggplant Pilaf
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (360g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 85 kcal | 307 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 8.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.5 g | 52.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 36.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.80 mg | 2.87 mg |
| Magnesium | 25.6 mg | 92.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 58.0 mg | 209.1 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 326 mg |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 500 mg |
| Zinc | 0.36 mg | 1.31 mg |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 1.30 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 2.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.0 µg | 10.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.6 µg | 5.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.01 mg | 3.63 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 21.0 µg | 75.9 µg |
| Choline | 1.4 mg | 5.0 mg |
