Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh ginger, cut into thin slivers | 12 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds, lightly crushed | 10 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 6 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Varsha Ginger Cumin Water; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Simmer ginger, cumin, and fennel in water until fragrant. Hold a quiet simmer over low heat for 6 minutes; small bubbles should ring the edge while the liquid becomes fragrant without boiling hard.
- Cover the pot for one minute after switching off the heat. Take the pot off the flame, cover for 1 minute, and keep the lid closed so the volatile aroma stays in the infusion.
- Strain and drink the rainy-season beverage warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Varsha Ginger Cumin Water settle for 6 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)
Varsha Ginger Cumin 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 Varsha Ginger Cumin Water
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (132g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 13 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 2.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.08 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Calcium | 34.4 mg | 45.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.48 mg | 1.96 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.2 mg | 17.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15.8 mg | 20.8 mg |
| Potassium | 63 mg | 83 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1.3 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.17 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.4 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Choline | 1.1 mg | 1.5 mg |
