Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Lemon, finely diced | 360 g | Sour · Heating |
 Fennel seeds | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Mustard oil | 55 g | Pungent, Bitter · 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 finely diced lemon, dry it completely, and cut it into small even pieces.
- Toast the mustard and fenugreek seeds gently; cool and crush them coarsely.
- Warm the mustard oil until fluid and aromatic, then let it cool until merely warm.
- Combine the produce, crushed spices, turmeric, rock salt, and fennel seeds; 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)
Fresh Lemon Achar is a salty, concentrated condiment intended in very small amounts. Vata: use sparingly alongside moist food. Pitta: choose the smallest portion because sour, salty, and pungent tastes accumulate. Kapha: keep the portion small despite the sharp seasoning.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Fresh Lemon Achar
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (27g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 144 kcal | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9.0 g | 2.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | 0.6 g |
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Calcium | 37.5 mg | 10.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.21 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.3 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.9 mg | 7.8 mg |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 42 mg |
| Sodium | 1564 mg | 437 mg |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 43.0 mg | 12.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.18 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 11.1 µg | 3.1 µg |
| Choline | 6.0 mg | 1.7 mg |
