Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh mint leaves, lightly bruised | 24 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 12 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds, lightly crushed | 8 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 700 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 700 ml (about 3 cups) water for Grishma Mint Fennel Water; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Simmer fennel and coriander for five minutes and remove the pot. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 5 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Add the bruised mint and cover for two minutes. Take the pot off the flame, cover for 2 minutes, and keep the lid closed so the volatile aroma stays in the infusion.
- Strain and serve the summer beverage tepid, not iced. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Grishma Mint Fennel Water settle for 4 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)
Grishma Mint Fennel Water is a food beverage for enjoyment and seasonal balance, not a medicinal treatment Vata: let the drink lose any deep chill and take a modest glass. Pitta: keep sourness and pungency mild and omit extra chili. Kapha: minimize sweetener and keep rich plant-milk portions small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Grishma Mint Fennel Water
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (186g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 11 kcal | 21 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Calcium | 37.6 mg | 69.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.64 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.3 mg | 24.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 14.6 mg | 27.2 mg |
| Potassium | 59 mg | 110 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 0.16 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 7.0 µg | 12.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.18 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.7 µg | 6.8 µg |
