Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Plain whole-milk yogurt | 240 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
| Water | 720 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
 Black salt | 1.5 g | Salty · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds, toasted | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 2 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Whisk the yogurt until completely smooth.
- Add the water gradually and churn or whisk vigorously until a light foam forms.
- Skim any heavy butter flecks if they gather at the surface.
- Stir in the toasted cumin, rock salt, and black salt, coriander seeds.
- Serve freshly churned at cool room temperature, not ice-cold.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (classical takra tradition)
Black Salt Cumin Takra is diluted, churned yogurt rather than undiluted lassi. Vata: use slightly less water and take it at midday. Pitta: favor coriander or mint and reduce salt. Kapha: use the full dilution and add dry ginger if suitable.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Black Salt Cumin Takra
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (242g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 21 kcal | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.7 g | 4.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 3.0 g |
| Calcium | 39.1 mg | 94.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Magnesium | 5.7 mg | 13.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.8 mg | 67.4 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg | 121 mg |
| Sodium | 153 mg | 370 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12.1 µg | 29.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.07 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.05 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.8 µg | 4.3 µg |
| Choline | 3.8 mg | 9.3 mg |
