Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sweet grapes | 300 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds, toasted | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 10 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the sweet grapes by washing, crushing, or steeping it as appropriate.
- Combine it with part of the water and the rock sugar; stir until dissolved.
- Add the toasted cumin seeds and let the flavors settle for five minutes.
- Strain for a clear drink, pressing gently without forcing coarse particles through.
- Serve at cool room temperature without ice.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian sherbet and infused-water tradition)
Grape Cumin Sherbet is a lightly sweetened water-based refreshment. Vata: serve without ice and sip slowly. Pitta: use the lower sweetener amount and cooling aromatics. Kapha: dilute well and keep the sweetener minimal.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Grape Cumin Sherbet
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (303g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 21 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.4 g | 16.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0.09 g | 0.3 g |
| Calcium | 7.0 mg | 21.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 0.77 mg |
| Magnesium | 3.4 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 6.2 mg | 18.7 mg |
| Potassium | 52 mg | 157 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Selenium | 0.04 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.9 µg | 2.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.6 µg | 11.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.06 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.5 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Choline | 1.4 mg | 4.4 mg |
