Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Orange segments, membrane removed | 520 g | Sweet, Sour · Heating |
 Coriander seeds, toasted and crushed | 5 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh mint leaves, finely sliced | 18 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock sugar, finely crushed | 18 g | Sweet · 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 Orange Coriander Sherbet so the finished drink needs no ice.
- Press the orange segments and strain the juice into a pitcher. Press for 1–2 minutes through a fine sieve, stopping before hard seeds or skins break, and collect the juice in a room-temperature jug.
- Dissolve the rock sugar in water and stir in crushed coriander. Stir for 30–45 seconds with the heat off, until the sweetener dissolves, then taste and keep the drink gently cool without ice.
- Combine the liquids, add mint, and serve without ice. Stir for 10–15 seconds with the heat off, taste once, and serve gently cool without ice before the fresh herbs darken.
- Let Orange Coriander Sherbet 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)
Orange 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 Orange Coriander Sherbet
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (315g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 27 kcal | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 21.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 4.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | 16.6 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 24.5 mg | 77.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.18 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.1 mg | 22.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8.4 mg | 26.6 mg |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 277 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 22.5 mg | 70.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 7.6 µg | 23.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.15 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.0 µg | 44.1 µg |
| Choline | 3.5 mg | 10.9 mg |
