Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Carrots, peeled and cut into thin batons | 360 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 55 g | Sour · Heating |
 Fennel seeds, toasted and crushed | 6 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Mustard oil, warmed and cooled | 18 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric, ground | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 55 g (about 4 tablespoons) of citrus and keep it separate from the vegetables until their surfaces are dry.
- Blanch the carrot batons briefly and dry them thoroughly. Use a full boil for 60–90 seconds, drain immediately, and spread the pieces in one layer for 5 minutes until their surfaces are dry.
- Toss with fennel, turmeric, lemon, oil, and salt. Turn for 30 seconds with the heat off, stopping when every surface is glossy but no dressing pools at the bottom.
- Rest the quick pickle for thirty minutes before using. Cover loosely and stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, then taste one piece and keep the remainder crisp and intact.
- Transfer Carrot Fennel Quick Pickle to the dry jar after its stated rest, close the lid, and refrigerate any unused portion with a clean spoon kept nearby.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Carrot Fennel Quick Pickle is a concentrated accompaniment; use a small portion with a compatible meal Vata: pair it with warm moist food and avoid an oversized raw portion. Pitta: reduce sourness and hot chili where present. Kapha: keep oil and sweetener restrained while favoring pungent aromatics.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Carrot Fennel Quick Pickle
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (55g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 78 kcal | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9.9 g | 5.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Calcium | 47.0 mg | 26.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.82 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.8 mg | 9.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 38.1 mg | 21.2 mg |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 171 mg |
| Sodium | 492 mg | 274 mg |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0.09 µg |
| Vitamin C | 11.6 mg | 6.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 674.2 µg | 375.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.59 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.7 µg | 6.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.89 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 16.8 µg | 9.4 µg |
| Choline | 8.0 mg | 4.4 mg |
