Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh lemon juice | 30 g | Sour · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 1 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1300 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the barley and simmer it in the water until the grains are tender and the liquid turns lightly cloudy.
- Strain the barley water into a heatproof jug, reserving the cooked grain for another meal.
- Stir in the rock sugar and rock salt while the liquid is warm.
- Let the drink cool to room temperature, then add the lemon juice.
- Serve without ice.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian barley-water tradition)
Barley water is cooled before fresh lemon is added, giving a light grain beverage. Vata: serve slightly warm and use less lemon. Pitta: retain the room-temperature serving and modest lemon. Kapha: omit extra sugar and keep the full barley dilution.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley Lemon Water
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (359g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 28 kcal | 99 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.0 g | 21.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Calcium | 5.3 mg | 19.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.24 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.4 mg | 33.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16.8 mg | 60.6 mg |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 112 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 113 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Selenium | 2.4 µg | 8.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.08 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.29 mg | 1.04 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.4 µg | 5.1 µg |
| Choline | 0.1 mg | 0.4 mg |
