Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 145 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Dry ginger | 2 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Long pepper | 1 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1350 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the rice well; soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Bring the measured water to a boil and stir in the grain with dry ginger and long pepper and cumin seeds.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time, until the grains are broken and suspended in ample broth.
- Add the rock salt, whisk briefly to even the texture, and serve warm without reheating repeatedly.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (classical yavagu gruel tradition)
Spiced Yavagu uses prolonged cooking and ample moisture for a gentle texture. Vata: take it warm and add ghee only if desired. Pitta: serve plain or with coriander. Kapha: keep the serving small and season with dry ginger.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Spiced Yavagu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (376g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 37 kcal | 138 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 29.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.02 g | 0.08 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 7.7 mg | 29.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.58 mg | 2.20 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.5 mg | 16.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12.5 mg | 47.0 mg |
| Potassium | 17 mg | 65 mg |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 308 mg |
| Zinc | 0.13 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 0.61 mg |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg | 5.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.03 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.1 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.06 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.43 mg | 1.60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 37.3 µg | 140.4 µg |
| Choline | 0.7 mg | 2.5 mg |
