Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh ginger, cut into thin slivers | 10 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Coriander seeds, lightly crushed | 10 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Black peppercorns, lightly cracked | 3 g | Pungent · Heating |
| Water, freshly boiled | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 500 ml (about 2 cups) water for Vasanta Ginger Coriander Water; bring it to a full boil, then lower it to a quiet simmer before the herbs or spices enter.
- Simmer ginger, coriander, and pepper in water 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.
- Turn off the flame and cover the pot briefly. Take the pot off the flame, cover for 2 minutes, and keep the lid closed so the volatile aroma stays in the infusion.
- Strain and sip the spring beverage warm. Strain for 1 minute without pressing the herbs or spices.
- Let Vasanta Ginger Coriander Water settle for 5 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)
Vasanta Ginger Coriander 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 Vasanta Ginger Coriander Water
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (130g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 9 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.04 g | 0.05 g |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Calcium | 19.3 mg | 25.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.1 mg | 11.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 9.4 mg | 12.3 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 52 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.9 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.3 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Choline | 0.6 mg | 0.8 mg |
