Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pear, cored and cut into thin slices | 360 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fennel bulb, sliced paper-thin | 190 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Pomegranate arils, freshly separated | 130 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh mint leaves, finely sliced | 20 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the pear, fennel bulb, and pomegranate arils for 30 seconds, drain thoroughly, and dry the cut surfaces before assembling Summer Pear Fennel Pomegranate Plate; let all components reach room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Fan the pear slices around the thin fennel. Keep the layer loose and even, with no pooled liquid, so every portion receives the same balance.
- Add pomegranate and mint to the center of the plate. Lift and turn the pieces for 30 seconds with the heat off, stopping before the crisp edges bruise or release moisture.
- Serve promptly as a dairy-free summer fruit course. Wait 1 minute at room temperature, taste a small piece or spoonful, and correct the salt or acidity before the final assembly.
- Let Summer Pear Fennel Pomegranate Plate stand at room temperature for 7 minutes, keep the composed sections distinct, and serve at midday before the cut surfaces release excess liquid.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Summer Pear Fennel Pomegranate Plate 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 Pear Fennel Pomegranate Plate
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (175g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 55 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.7 g | 24.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 6.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | 15.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Calcium | 26.7 mg | 47.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.7 mg | 22.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 28.4 mg | 49.9 mg |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 406 mg |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 319 mg |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8.2 mg | 14.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 19.5 µg | 34.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.35 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Vitamin K | 22.3 µg | 39.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.36 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 21.2 µg | 37.2 µg |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | 13.3 mg |
