Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Carrots, cut into batons | 650 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Sesame seeds | 30 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Olive oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the carrots cut into batons and sesame seeds and dry the surfaces well.
- Toss with the olive oil, cumin seeds, and rock salt.
- Spread in one layer on a wide tray.
- Roast until hot and lightly crisp, turning midway so the edges color evenly.
- Serve warm in a modest portion.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international roasted-snack adaptation)
Carrot Sesame Oven Fries is roasted rather than deep-fried and is best served warm. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Carrot Sesame Oven Fries
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (117g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 86 kcal | 101 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.0 g | 11.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | 5.2 g |
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 5.9 g |
| Calcium | 76.0 mg | 89.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.19 mg | 1.40 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.6 mg | 32.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 61.2 mg | 71.9 mg |
| Potassium | 323 mg | 379 mg |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 335 mg |
| Zinc | 0.57 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Selenium | 1.6 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.5 mg | 6.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 770.1 µg | 904.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.04 mg | 1.22 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13.7 µg | 16.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.12 mg | 1.31 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 21.7 µg | 25.5 µg |
| Choline | 9.3 mg | 10.9 mg |
