Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Radishes, cut into thin batons | 360 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 50 g | Sour · Heating |
 Coriander seeds, toasted and crushed | 7 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Mustard oil, warmed and cooled | 18 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- For Radish Coriander Quick Pickle, measure 50 g (about 3 tablespoons) of citrus and keep it separate from the vegetables until their surfaces are dry.
- Salt the radish batons lightly and blot away their moisture. Leave the salted or cooked pieces in one layer for 5 minutes, then blot every cut face so no visible moisture remains.
- Toss them with coriander, lemon, and cooled mustard oil. Turn for 30 seconds with the heat off, stopping when every surface is glossy but no dressing pools at the bottom.
- Rest the pickle until the sharp edge softens. Cover loosely and stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then taste one piece and keep the remainder crisp and intact.
- Transfer Radish Coriander 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)
Radish Coriander 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 Radish Coriander Quick Pickle
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (55g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 57 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Calcium | 35.0 mg | 19.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.61 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Magnesium | 14.4 mg | 7.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 24.7 mg | 13.6 mg |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 125 mg |
| Sodium | 473 mg | 260 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium | 1.0 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 18.5 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.1 µg | 0.06 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.1 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.25 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 21.7 µg | 11.9 µg |
| Choline | 5.9 mg | 3.2 mg |
