Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sweet potato, cooked | 420 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Sesame seeds, ground | 65 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 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 sweet potato until fully tender, then let it cool from hot to warm.
- Prepare the ground sesame seeds and coriander seeds.
- 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)
Sweet Potato Sesame 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 Sweet Potato Sesame Dip
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (76g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 159 kcal | 122 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.1 g | 13.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 7.2 g |
| Calcium | 133.9 mg | 102.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.42 mg | 1.85 mg |
| Magnesium | 58.4 mg | 44.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 104.3 mg | 79.6 mg |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 230 mg |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 225 mg |
| Zinc | 1.08 mg | 0.83 mg |
| Copper | 0.55 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Selenium | 4.2 µg | 3.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 487.7 µg | 372.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.84 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.6 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.90 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 18.3 µg | 14.0 µg |
| Choline | 11.5 mg | 8.8 mg |
