Drumstick and Potato Curry (Pitta-Kapha Balancing)
A comforting and mildly spiced drumstick and potato curry, perfect for balancing Pitta and Kapha doshas. This dish is easy to digest and provides essential nutrients.
Author: Soul Food
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Suitable Body Types
Pitta-Kapha
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Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Categories
Dinner
Vegetable Curry
Ayurvedic
User Creations
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup drumstick, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup water
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Salt to taste
Nutritional Value
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 5g
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter.
- Add grated ginger and green chili. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Sauté for another minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Add cubed potatoes and drumstick pieces. Mix well with the spices.
- Add water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and drumstick are tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Ayurvedic Benefits
- Balances Pitta and Kapha doshas with its mild spices and grounding vegetables.
- Drumstick is known for its detoxifying properties.
- Potatoes provide grounding energy without aggravating Kapha excessively due to the spices used.
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Pitta-Kapha
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Unlock with Premium- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup drumstick, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup water
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Salt to taste
