Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Avocado, peeled and cut into cubes | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cucumber, cut into thin half-moons | 380 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh mint leaves, finely sliced | 22 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds, toasted and crushed | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil, measured for dressing | 10 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Lime juice, freshly squeezed | 14 g | Sour · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 10 g (about 1 tablespoon) of oil and 14 g (about 1 tablespoon) of citrus into a small jar; shake for 20 seconds and hold the dressing until the final assembly.
- Blend avocado and cucumber with a little water until silky. Blend for 35–45 seconds, stop to scrape the sides, and leave the texture described rather than aerating it.
- Pulse in mint and coriander, keeping tiny green flecks visible. Work in 3 short pulses, pausing between them so the mixture stays cool and retains the intended texture.
- Season with lime and oil and serve only lightly cool. Wait 1 minute at room temperature, taste a small piece or spoonful, and correct the salt or acidity before the final assembly.
- Let Summer Avocado Cucumber Cold Soup stand at room temperature for 7 minutes, stir once without aerating it, and serve at midday without chilling it sharply.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Summer Avocado Cucumber Cold Soup is a cooling summer preparation with an explicit raw-food caution for vata Vata: bring the portion to room temperature, eat it at midday, and choose the gently warmed variant if digestion feels variable. Pitta: keep sour dressing modest and favor mint, fennel, or cilantro. Kapha: use little oil and make greens or crisp vegetables the largest portion.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Summer Avocado Cucumber Cold Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (173g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 86 kcal | 148 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.2 g | 10.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 5.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 12.4 g |
| Calcium | 25.9 mg | 44.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.64 mg | 1.10 mg |
| Magnesium | 22.6 mg | 39.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37.7 mg | 65.3 mg |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 503 mg |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 299 mg |
| Zinc | 0.41 mg | 0.72 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.0 mg | 12.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12.1 µg | 21.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.22 mg | 2.11 mg |
| Vitamin K | 17.8 µg | 30.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.78 mg | 1.34 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 38.0 µg | 65.8 µg |
| Choline | 8.7 mg | 15.1 mg |
