Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fennel bulb, cut into slim wedges | 380 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 45 g | Sour · Heating |
 Cumin seeds, toasted and crushed | 7 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Olive oil, measured for dressing | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- For Fennel Bulb Cumin Quick Pickle, measure 45 g (about 3 tablespoons) of citrus and keep it separate from the vegetables until their surfaces are dry.
- Blanch the fennel wedges briefly and cool them in one layer. 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.
- Turn them with cumin, lemon, olive oil, and salt. Turn for 30 seconds with the heat off, stopping when every surface is glossy but no dressing pools at the bottom.
- Let the aromatic pickle stand before serving. Cover loosely and stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then taste one piece and keep the remainder crisp and intact.
- Transfer Fennel Bulb Cumin 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)
Fennel Bulb Cumin 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 Fennel Bulb Cumin Quick Pickle
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (56g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 69 kcal | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 1.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Calcium | 58.1 mg | 33.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.72 mg | 0.98 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.6 mg | 11.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 51.0 mg | 29.0 mg |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 220 mg |
| Sodium | 472 mg | 269 mg |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 15.4 mg | 8.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 41.2 µg | 23.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.16 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Vitamin K | 54.9 µg | 31.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.61 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 23.8 µg | 13.5 µg |
| Choline | 11.9 mg | 6.8 mg |
