Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley, soaked and drained | 115 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fennel bulb, finely diced | 180 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, ground fresh | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee, for finishing | 10 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 1450 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Bring 1450 ml (about 6 cups) water to a boil in a separate kettle and hold it hot, covered, so Fennel Barley Rest-Day Broth never loses its simmer.
- For Fennel Barley Rest-Day Broth, cover the pearled barley with at least three times its volume of cool water and soak for 40 minutes; drain for 2 minutes before the first heated step.
- Simmer the soaked barley and diced fennel until very tender. Maintain moderate heat for 19–21 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until a grain pressed between two fingers has no chalky center.
- Strain part of the fragrant liquid into a clean pot. Let it drain for 1 minute without pressing harder than the recipe's texture requires.
- Season with ground fennel and ghee and serve the broth warm. Leave the pan off the flame for 4 minutes, then taste and correct the final balance before serving at the stated temperature.
- Rest Fennel Barley Rest-Day Broth 6 minutes covered off the burner; check the final consistency and serve it warm without prolonged holding.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Fennel Barley Rest-Day Broth is deliberately soft, mild, and fluid for a light-meal day Vata: serve warm with the stated ghee and do not let it dry. Pitta: keep the seasoning mild and omit sharp sourness. Kapha: take a smaller bowl and retain the thin consistency.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Fennel Barley Rest-Day Broth
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (440g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 32 kcal | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 4.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.6 g | 24.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Calcium | 11.7 mg | 51.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 1.51 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.9 mg | 52.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.2 mg | 102.1 mg |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 329 mg |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 333 mg |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 0.95 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 11.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 5.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 9.8 µg | 42.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.6 µg | 29.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.38 mg | 1.66 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 4.0 µg | 17.6 µg |
| Choline | 1.5 mg | 6.5 mg |
