Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Rabri is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Milk reduced slowly on a wide pan, the cream layers gathered as lachha. Richest of the milk sweets — a few spoonfuls at midday, not a bowl at night.
Classical Provenance: North Indian (Braj/Varanasi) tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- over jalebi or malpua (festival stacking — very heavy)
- cardamom and pistachios
- small clay-pot servings (the traditional portion control)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: kapha excess / obesity
- Contraindication: diabetes
- Contraindication: congestion-prone constitutions
- Contraindication: weak agni
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with sour fruits
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with fish
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Rabri
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 cup (120g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1/2 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 295 kcal | 354 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 13.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 39.0 g | 46.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.09 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | 47.2 g |
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 12.8 g |
| Calcium | 411.5 mg | 493.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.06 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Magnesium | 40.8 mg | 48.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 337.3 mg | 404.7 mg |
| Potassium | 504 mg | 605 mg |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 152 mg |
| Zinc | 1.43 mg | 1.71 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Selenium | 6.5 µg | 7.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.07 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 106.7 µg | 128.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.0 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.19 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.47 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.35 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Choline | 59.3 mg | 71.2 mg |
