Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Green peas, cooked | 430 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh mint | 24 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, soaked | 55 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh lemon juice | 22 g | Sour · Heating |
 Cumin seeds, toasted | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 70 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cook or warm the cooked green peas until fully tender, then let it cool from hot to warm.
- Prepare the fresh mint and soaked almonds.
- Blend the base with the olive oil, cumin, rock salt, and enough water for a spoonable texture.
- Add the lemon juice and remaining ingredients and pulse until combined.
- Serve a small spoonful at room temperature with warm bread or vegetables.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international lacto-vegetarian dip adaptation)
Green Pea Mint Snack Dip is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. 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 Green Pea Mint Snack Dip
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (79g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 146 kcal | 115 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.8 g | 10.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Calcium | 55.4 mg | 43.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.88 mg | 1.48 mg |
| Magnesium | 51.9 mg | 41.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120.2 mg | 94.9 mg |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 208 mg |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 199 mg |
| Zinc | 1.20 mg | 0.95 mg |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Manganese | 0.34 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 30.3 mg | 23.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 34.2 µg | 27.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.43 mg | 2.71 mg |
| Vitamin K | 19.2 µg | 15.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.20 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.21 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.83 mg | 1.44 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 53.8 µg | 42.5 µg |
| Choline | 24.2 mg | 19.1 mg |
