Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 300 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Sesame seeds, toasted | 45 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Curry leaves | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 16 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 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 rice until the water runs nearly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Sesame oil; bloom the cumin and gently cook the toasted sesame seeds and curry leaves 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)
Sesame 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 Sesame Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (282g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 133 kcal | 377 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.3 g | 63.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.05 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 10.3 g |
| Calcium | 53.0 mg | 149.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.91 mg | 5.39 mg |
| Magnesium | 22.4 mg | 63.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 57.0 mg | 161.2 mg |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 155 mg |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 402 mg |
| Zinc | 0.62 mg | 1.75 mg |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Manganese | 0.40 mg | 1.12 mg |
| Selenium | 5.4 µg | 15.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.03 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.5 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.3 µg | 6.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.19 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.31 mg | 3.70 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 106.5 µg | 301.2 µg |
| Choline | 2.7 mg | 7.5 mg |
