Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White basmati rice | 300 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh mint, chopped | 30 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 35 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Coconut oil | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white basmati rice until the water runs nearly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Coconut oil; bloom the cumin and gently cook the chopped fresh mint and grated fresh coconut for one minute.
- Add the drained grain, measured water, and rock salt; bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook on low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender.
- Rest off the heat for eight minutes, then lift the grains gently with a fork before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian seasoned-rice tradition)
Mint Rice is a lightly seasoned grain dish served freshly cooked. Vata: add ghee and pair with a moist dal. Pitta: keep sour and pungent garnish modest. Kapha: reduce ghee and favor a vegetable-rich portion.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Mint Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (287g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 121 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21.9 g | 62.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 7.6 g |
| Calcium | 18.6 mg | 53.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.51 mg | 4.33 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.2 mg | 32.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 36.7 mg | 105.4 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 174 mg |
| Sodium | 141 mg | 404 mg |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.32 mg | 0.93 mg |
| Selenium | 4.3 µg | 12.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.7 µg | 16.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.05 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.16 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.17 mg | 3.35 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 104.9 µg | 301.1 µg |
| Choline | 2.0 mg | 5.6 mg |
