Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Zucchini, cut into slim batons | 380 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 45 g | Sour · Heating |
 Coriander seeds, toasted and crushed | 7 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil, measured for dressing | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 45 g (about 3 tablespoons) of citrus and keep it separate from the vegetables until their surfaces are dry.
- Salt the zucchini batons briefly and blot away their liquid. Leave the salted or cooked pieces in one layer for 5 minutes, then blot every cut face so no visible moisture remains.
- Toss with coriander, lemon, olive oil, and fresh salt. Turn for 30 seconds with the heat off, stopping when every surface is glossy but no dressing pools at the bottom.
- Serve the quick pickle the same day while still crisp. Cover loosely and stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, then taste one piece and keep the remainder crisp and intact.
- Transfer Zucchini 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)
Zucchini 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 Zucchini Coriander Quick Pickle
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (56g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 57 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Calcium | 27.1 mg | 15.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.65 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.9 mg | 11.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 39.6 mg | 22.5 mg |
| Potassium | 251 mg | 143 mg |
| Sodium | 433 mg | 247 mg |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 20.5 mg | 11.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 8.5 µg | 4.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.72 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.0 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.42 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 21.1 µg | 12.0 µg |
| Choline | 8.5 mg | 4.8 mg |
