Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Parwal, halved lengthwise | 400 g | Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Mustard oil | 20 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Cumin seed | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Coriander powder | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Fresh coriander leaves | 10 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Scrape the parwal lightly and halve; leave the seeds in if tender.
- Heat the mustard oil to smoking then cool slightly — this removes its raw pungency — and temper the cumin.
- Add the parwal, turmeric, coriander and salt; cook covered on low heat until soft, turning once.
- Finish with fresh coriander.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27 (patola); Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Shaka varga)
Patola is one of the few vegetables the samhitas call tridoshahara and specifically pathya during fever and convalescence. Light, easy to digest. Vata: cook soft with extra oil. Pitta: as written. Kapha: as written.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Parwal Sabzi
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (110g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 69 kcal | 76 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 5.7 g |
| Calcium | 43.0 mg | 47.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.34 mg | 1.48 mg |
| Magnesium | 29.2 mg | 32.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40.0 mg | 44.3 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 167 mg |
| Sodium | 355 mg | 393 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Selenium | 2.4 µg | 2.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 18.2 mg | 20.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 19.9 µg | 22.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 14.7 µg | 16.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.69 mg | 0.76 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.6 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Choline | 0.7 mg | 0.8 mg |
