Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Coriander seeds, lightly crushed | 12 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 12 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Green cardamom pods, lightly cracked | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Sharad Coriander Fennel Water; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Simmer coriander, fennel, and cardamom for six minutes. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 6 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Let the covered infusion settle away from the flame. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 6 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Strain and serve the autumn beverage gently warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Sharad Coriander 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)
Sharad Coriander Fennel Water is a food beverage for enjoyment and seasonal balance, not a medicinal treatment Vata: serve warm and sip slowly. Pitta: keep sourness and pungency mild and omit extra chili. Kapha: minimize sweetener and keep rich plant-milk portions small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Sharad Coriander Fennel Water
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (131g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 16 kcal | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 2.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1.0 g |
| Calcium | 48.4 mg | 63.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.87 mg | 1.15 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.5 mg | 24.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 21.4 mg | 28.2 mg |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 97 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.19 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
