Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 110 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Split mung dal | 70 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Turmeric | 1 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the rice and mung well; soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Bring the measured water to a boil and stir in the grain with split mung dal and turmeric.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time, until the grains are broken and suspended in ample broth.
- Add the rock salt, whisk briefly to even the texture, and serve warm without reheating repeatedly.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (classical manda, peya, vilepi, and yavagu gruel tradition)
Mung-Rice Peya uses prolonged cooking and ample moisture for a gentle texture. Vata: take it warm and add ghee only if desired. Pitta: serve plain or with coriander. Kapha: keep the serving small and season with dry ginger.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Mung-Rice Peya
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (421g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 38 kcal | 162 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 33.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Fat | 0.09 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 10.1 mg | 42.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.60 mg | 2.51 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.5 mg | 44.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.9 mg | 96.6 mg |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 255 mg |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 310 mg |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 5.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.2 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.37 mg | 1.55 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 51.3 µg | 215.9 µg |
| Choline | 4.5 mg | 18.9 mg |
