Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Beetroot, diced small | 420 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fresh lemon juice | 25 g | Sour · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 55 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Mustard seeds | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Fenugreek seeds | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 18 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash the diced small beetroot, dry it completely, and cut it into small even pieces.
- Toast the mustard and fenugreek seeds gently; cool and crush them coarsely.
- Warm the Sesame oil until fluid and aromatic, then let it cool until merely warm.
- Combine the produce, crushed spices, turmeric, rock salt, and fresh lemon juice; coat with the oil.
- Transfer to a clean dry jar, refrigerate, and use a dry spoon for each small serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian fresh achar tradition)
Fresh Beetroot Achar is a salty, concentrated condiment intended in very small amounts. Vata: use sparingly alongside moist food. Pitta: choose the smallest portion because sour, salty, and pungent tastes accumulate. Kapha: keep the portion small despite the sharp seasoning.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Fresh Beetroot Achar
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (33g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 135 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 3.6 g |
| Calcium | 18.9 mg | 6.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.14 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.1 mg | 7.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 41.6 mg | 13.7 mg |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 94 mg |
| Sodium | 1384 mg | 457 mg |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.5 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.7 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.31 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 89.2 µg | 29.4 µg |
| Choline | 6.7 mg | 2.2 mg |
