Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Guava, peeled and cut into chunks | 520 g | Sweet, Astringent, Sour · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds, toasted and crushed | 5 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh mint leaves, finely sliced | 18 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Lime juice, freshly squeezed | 10 g | Sour · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 700 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Boil 700 ml (about 3 cups) water for 2 minutes, cool it completely, and reserve it for Guava Coriander Sherbet so the finished drink needs no ice.
- Blend the guava with water and press the puree through a sieve. Blend for 20–30 seconds, then press for 1 minute through a fine sieve without breaking hard seeds or skins.
- Whisk crushed coriander and sliced mint into the smooth liquid. Whisk for 60 seconds, scraping the bottom and corners until no dry pockets or lumps remain.
- Add lime sparingly and serve the sherbet near room temperature. Stir for 10–15 seconds with the heat off, taste once, and serve gently cool without ice before the fresh herbs darken.
- Let Guava Coriander Sherbet settle for 2 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)
Guava Coriander Sherbet 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 Guava Coriander Sherbet
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (313g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 31 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 20.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | 11.6 g |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Calcium | 15.7 mg | 49.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 0.79 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.2 mg | 38.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 19.4 mg | 60.8 mg |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 586 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 95.5 mg | 299.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 15.9 µg | 49.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.30 mg | 0.95 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.1 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.48 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 22.0 µg | 69.0 µg |
| Choline | 3.2 mg | 10.0 mg |
