Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sweet potato, cut into wedges | 680 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 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 sweet potato cut into wedges and coriander 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)
Cumin Sweet Potato Wedges 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 Cumin Sweet Potato Wedges
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (118g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 108 kcal | 128 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19.8 g | 23.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Calcium | 36.9 mg | 43.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.97 mg | 1.15 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.4 mg | 32.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 49.5 mg | 58.5 mg |
| Potassium | 338 mg | 399 mg |
| Sodium | 272 mg | 322 mg |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 680.3 µg | 803.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.67 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.3 µg | 3.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.57 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.6 µg | 12.5 µg |
| Choline | 11.9 mg | 14.1 mg |
