Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Papaya, peeled and cut into cubes | 560 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fennel bulb, sliced paper-thin | 120 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Fresh mint leaves, finely sliced | 20 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, toasted and crushed | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Lime juice, freshly squeezed | 12 g | Sour · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the papaya, fennel bulb, and fresh mint leaves for 30 seconds, drain thoroughly, and dry the cut surfaces before assembling Summer Papaya Fennel Cold Soup; let all components reach room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Blend papaya and fennel bulb to a thick dairy-free soup. Blend for 20–30 seconds, stop to scrape the sides, and leave the texture described rather than aerating it.
- Pulse in mint and crushed fennel while retaining fine flecks. Work in 4 short pulses, pausing between them so the mixture stays cool and retains the intended texture.
- Add lime sparingly and serve near room temperature. Wait 1 minute at room temperature, taste a small piece or spoonful, and correct the salt or acidity before the final assembly.
- Let Summer Papaya Fennel Cold Soup stand at room temperature for 5 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 Papaya Fennel 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 Papaya Fennel Cold Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (179g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 43 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.5 g | 18.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | 12.2 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Calcium | 37.8 mg | 68.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.57 mg | 1.03 mg |
| Magnesium | 23.7 mg | 42.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 21.2 mg | 38.1 mg |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 428 mg |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 320 mg |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 50.9 mg | 91.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 50.6 µg | 90.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.49 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12.5 µg | 22.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.47 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 36.6 µg | 65.8 µg |
| Choline | 7.0 mg | 12.7 mg |
