Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pear, cored and cut into chunks | 560 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, toasted and crushed | 5 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Fresh mint leaves, finely sliced | 18 g | Pungent, Sweet · 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 Pear Fennel Sherbet so the finished drink needs no ice.
- Blend the pear with water until no coarse pieces remain. Blend for 35–45 seconds, stop to scrape the sides, and leave the texture described rather than aerating it.
- Stir in fennel and mint and let them infuse briefly. Stir for 10–15 seconds with the heat off, taste once, and serve gently cool without ice before the fresh herbs darken.
- Add a little lemon and offer the fruit drink without milk. Stir for 10–15 seconds with the heat off, taste once, and serve gently cool without ice before the fresh herbs darken.
- Let Pear Fennel 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)
Pear Fennel 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 Pear Fennel Sherbet
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (323g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 27 kcal | 88 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 22.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 5.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | 13.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 13.7 mg | 44.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.2 mg | 20.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8.2 mg | 26.6 mg |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 213 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 0.08 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Selenium | 0.05 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 9.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.4 µg | 11.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 6.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.12 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 4.7 µg | 15.2 µg |
| Choline | 2.2 mg | 7.3 mg |
