Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Peaches, pitted and cut into chunks | 560 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh mint leaves, finely sliced | 20 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, toasted and crushed | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 10 g | Sour · Heating |
| 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 Peach Mint Sherbet so the finished drink needs no ice.
- Puree the peach pieces with water to a soft nectar. Blend for 20–30 seconds, stop to scrape the sides, and leave the texture described rather than aerating it.
- Fold sliced mint and crushed fennel through the pitcher. Stir for 10–15 seconds with the heat off, taste once, and serve gently cool without ice before the fresh herbs darken.
- Brighten with a little lemon and serve the sherbet 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 Peach Mint Sherbet 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)
Peach Mint 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 Peach Mint Sherbet
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (323g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 19 kcal | 62 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 14.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | 11.8 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Calcium | 11.9 mg | 38.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 0.80 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.9 mg | 22.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 11.4 mg | 36.9 mg |
| Potassium | 97 mg | 315 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Selenium | 0.05 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 12.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 10.2 µg | 33.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 1.10 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.1 µg | 3.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.39 mg | 1.28 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.6 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Choline | 2.7 mg | 8.7 mg |
