Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Carrots, steamed and cut into chunks | 300 g | Sweet, Bitter · 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 Carrot Cardamom Almond Cup; heat them separately over low heat so neither addition dilutes or cools the next stage unexpectedly.
- Blend the steamed carrot with a ladle of warm almond drink. Blend for 25–35 seconds, stop to scrape the sides, and leave the texture described rather than aerating it.
- Whisk the puree into the pan with cardamom and fennel. Whisk for 50 seconds, scraping the bottom and corners until no dry pockets or lumps remain.
- Heat without boiling and serve the smooth plant drink warm. Use low heat for 4–6 minutes, stirring every minute, until steam wisps rise and tiny bubbles ring the edge without a boil.
- Let Carrot Cardamom Almond Cup 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)
Carrot Cardamom Almond Cup 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 Carrot Cardamom Almond Cup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (363g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 19 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.9 g | 10.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Calcium | 87.2 mg | 317.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 0.91 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.1 mg | 25.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 21.9 mg | 79.5 mg |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 309 mg |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 153 mg |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.08 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Selenium | 0.02 µg | 0.07 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 190.5 µg | 692.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.07 mg | 11.17 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.7 µg | 9.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.25 mg | 0.91 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.9 µg | 14.3 µg |
| Choline | 3.2 mg | 11.6 mg |
