Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Zucchini, diced | 620 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh dill, chopped | 22 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 45 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash, trim, and cut the diced zucchini into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee in a wide pan; bloom the cumin seeds, then add turmeric.
- Add the vegetables and chopped fresh dill; 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)
Zucchini Dill 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 Zucchini Dill Sabzi
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (178g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 41 kcal | 73 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.3 g | 6.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 5.3 g |
| Calcium | 26.4 mg | 47.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.05 mg | 1.88 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.0 mg | 35.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 38.7 mg | 69.2 mg |
| Potassium | 265 mg | 474 mg |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 406 mg |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 18.2 mg | 32.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 42.1 µg | 75.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.0 µg | 7.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.47 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 25.5 µg | 45.7 µg |
| Choline | 9.1 mg | 16.2 mg |
