Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sweet pomegranate arils | 260 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the sweet pomegranate arils by washing, crushing, or steeping it as appropriate.
- Combine it with part of the water and the rock sugar; stir until dissolved.
- Add the fennel 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)
Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate Sherbet
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (296g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 26 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.0 g | 17.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | 13.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Calcium | 8.5 mg | 25.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.7 mg | 13.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 9.6 mg | 28.3 mg |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 170 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 0.10 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.02 µg | 0.07 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.6 µg | 10.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.08 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.3 µg | 24.7 µg |
| Choline | 1.7 mg | 4.9 mg |
