Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Mushrooms, cooked | 380 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Walnuts | 100 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh thyme | 5 g | Pungent · 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 mushrooms until fully tender, then let it cool from hot to warm.
- Prepare the walnuts and fresh thyme.
- 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)
Mushroom Walnut 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 Mushroom Walnut Dip
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (76g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 163 kcal | 124 kcal |
| Protein | 5.0 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 11.5 g |
| Calcium | 37.0 mg | 28.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.18 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Magnesium | 41.0 mg | 31.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 115.3 mg | 87.6 mg |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 221 mg |
| Sodium | 262 mg | 199 mg |
| Zinc | 0.66 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Copper | 0.33 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.69 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.5 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.5 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.51 mg | 3.43 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.7 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.65 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 16.9 µg | 12.9 µg |
| Choline | 6.8 mg | 5.1 mg |
