Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White basmati rice | 240 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 24 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Sweet pomegranate arils | 100 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 12 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
| Water | 650 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse and soak the rice for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Cook the rice with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Warm the ghee with lightly crushed fennel and fold it through the rice.
- Let the rice cool from hot to pleasantly warm, then scatter over the pomegranate and a very light dusting of rock sugar.
- Serve at midday without pungent accompaniments.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (ritucharya-inspired sharad meal tradition)
This mild autumn bowl uses sweet, cooling accents and avoids pungent seasoning. Vata: serve the rice warmer and add a little ghee. Pitta: retain the gentle fennel and small sweet garnish. Kapha: omit the rock sugar and take a smaller rice portion.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Sharad Pitta-Soothing Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (257g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 119 kcal | 307 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21.8 g | 56.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 6.8 g |
| Calcium | 13.0 mg | 33.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.09 mg | 2.80 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.8 mg | 22.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.8 mg | 81.8 mg |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 141 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.28 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Selenium | 3.6 µg | 9.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 19.6 µg | 50.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 4.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.02 mg | 2.63 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 94.0 µg | 241.7 µg |
| Choline | 2.6 mg | 6.7 mg |
