Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Green cardamom pods, lightly cracked | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Fresh ginger, cut into thin slivers | 12 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Cinnamon bark, lightly cracked | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Shishira Cardamom Ginger Water; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Crack the cardamom and cinnamon and combine them with ginger. Work for 30–45 seconds with the heat off, exposing the aromatic centers without grinding the pieces to powder.
- Keep the late-winter spices at a quiet bubble for eight minutes. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 8 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Strain and sip the late-winter beverage while warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Shishira Cardamom Ginger Water 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)
Shishira Cardamom Ginger 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 Shishira Cardamom Ginger Water
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (130g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 6 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.6 g | 2.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.06 g | 0.07 g |
| Total Fat | 0.08 g | 0.1 g |
| Calcium | 13.9 mg | 18.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.19 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.2 mg | 5.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2.6 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.09 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Selenium | 0.04 µg | 0.05 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.1 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.04 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.3 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Choline | 0.7 mg | 1.0 mg |
