Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Ash gourd, peeled and diced | 420 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Black pepper | 0.5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 1 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 220 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash, peel, and seed the ash gourd and cut it into small pieces.
- Blend the ash gourd with the water until completely smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve, pressing gently.
- Stir in the black pepper and rock salt.
- Serve immediately at room temperature in a small glass.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian ash-gourd beverage tradition)
This is a small culinary ash-gourd drink with no therapeutic claim. Vata: take it at room temperature and reduce the raw portion. Pitta: retain the small pepper measure. Kapha: do not sweeten and keep the serving modest.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Ash Gourd Morning Juice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (320g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 9 kcal | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.0 g | 6.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g | 0.00 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 13.9 mg | 44.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.0 mg | 22.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12.6 mg | 40.3 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg | 16 mg |
| Sodium | 134 mg | 431 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg | 1.30 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8.5 mg | 27.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.02 µg | 0.07 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.26 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.3 µg | 10.5 µg |
| Choline | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
