Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Green chilies, sliced | 180 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Coriander seeds, crushed | 12 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh lemon juice | 30 g | Sour · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 55 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Mustard seeds | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Fenugreek seeds | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 18 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash the sliced green chilies, dry it completely, and cut it into small even pieces.
- Toast the mustard and fenugreek seeds gently; cool and crush them coarsely.
- Warm the Sesame oil until fluid and aromatic, then let it cool until merely warm.
- Combine the produce, crushed spices, turmeric, rock salt, and crushed coriander seeds, fresh lemon juice; coat with the oil.
- Transfer to a clean dry jar, refrigerate, and use a dry spoon for each small serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian fresh achar tradition)
This very pungent fresh achar is intended only as a tiny accent. Vata: prefer a milder carrot achar. Pitta: avoid this preparation when heat is already excessive. Kapha: use no more than a small slice.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Green Chili Coriander Achar
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (19g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 211 kcal | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Calcium | 49.7 mg | 9.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.23 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Magnesium | 37.9 mg | 7.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60.4 mg | 11.5 mg |
| Potassium | 298 mg | 57 mg |
| Sodium | 2294 mg | 437 mg |
| Zinc | 0.49 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.40 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Selenium | 4.9 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 149.3 mg | 28.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 35.0 µg | 6.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.76 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 11.1 µg | 2.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.72 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 18.0 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Choline | 9.9 mg | 1.9 mg |
