Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Beetroot, cooked and cut into chunks | 260 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almond milk, unsweetened and warmed | 650 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom, freshly ground | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, ground fresh | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water and 650 ml almond drink for Beet Cardamom Almond Drink; heat them separately over low heat so neither addition dilutes or cools the next stage unexpectedly.
- Blend the cooked beet with some warm almond drink until smooth. Blend for 30–40 seconds, stop to scrape the sides, and leave the texture described rather than aerating it.
- Whisk the ruby puree into the remaining drink with cardamom and fennel. Whisk for 60 seconds, scraping the bottom and corners until no dry pockets or lumps remain.
- Heat gently, avoid boiling, and serve in small cups. Use low heat for 4–6 minutes, stirring every minute, until steam wisps rise and tiny bubbles ring the edge without a boil.
- Let Beet Cardamom Almond Drink settle for 3 minutes, check that it is warm or gently cool rather than extreme in temperature, and divide it evenly among four cups.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Beet Cardamom Almond Drink is a food beverage for enjoyment and seasonal balance, not a medicinal treatment Vata: serve warm and sip slowly. Pitta: keep sourness and pungency mild and omit extra chili. Kapha: minimize sweetener and keep rich plant-milk portions small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Beet Cardamom Almond Drink
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (353g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 18 kcal | 65 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.7 g | 9.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Calcium | 85.6 mg | 302.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 1.20 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.9 mg | 31.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.4 mg | 79.3 mg |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 280 mg |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 152 mg |
| Zinc | 0.16 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 19.2 µg | 68.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.02 mg | 10.69 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.04 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.11 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 20.0 µg | 70.9 µg |
| Choline | 2.5 mg | 8.9 mg |
