Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh dill, leaves roughly torn | 24 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Coriander seeds, lightly crushed | 11 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 7 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Dill Coriander Tea; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Simmer the coriander and fennel until the water becomes fragrant. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 6 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Remove the pot from heat and add the torn dill. Take the pot off the flame, add the fresh aromatic, stir for 10 seconds, and proceed directly to the covered steep below.
- Cover for two minutes, strain, and serve the herb tea warm. Keep the pot covered off the flame for 2 minutes, then strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Dill Coriander Tea settle for 5 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)
Dill Coriander Tea 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 Dill Coriander Tea
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (135g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 12 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.1 g | 2.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Calcium | 41.8 mg | 56.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.86 mg | 1.17 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.0 mg | 20.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 mg | 23.7 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 109 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 0.19 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 17.2 µg | 23.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.19 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 6.6 µg | 9.0 µg |
