Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Taro root, peeled and diced | 580 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Ajwain seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Amchur | 4 g | Sour, Astringent · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 120 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash, trim, and cut the peeled and diced taro root into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee in a wide pan; bloom the cumin seeds and ginger, then add turmeric.
- Add the vegetables and ajwain seeds, amchur; turn them carefully through the seasoning.
- Sprinkle in the water and rock salt, cover, and cook on low heat until tender but not waterlogged.
- Uncover for the final minutes, folding gently until excess moisture evaporates and the seasoning clings.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian sabzi tradition)
Taro Ajwain Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitta: keep chilies absent and favor coriander. Kapha: reduce fat and leave the finish drier.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Taro Ajwain Sabzi
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (185g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 116 kcal | 214 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21.9 g | 40.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 6.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 5.2 g |
| Calcium | 46.3 mg | 85.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.99 mg | 1.83 mg |
| Magnesium | 30.4 mg | 56.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 71.5 mg | 132.4 mg |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 901 mg |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 407 mg |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 0.71 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 24.1 µg | 44.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.02 mg | 3.74 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.6 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.51 mg | 0.94 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 17.4 µg | 32.2 µg |
| Choline | 14.6 mg | 26.9 mg |
