Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Amaranth grain | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Fennel seeds | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 24 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the amaranth grain and cut the fennel seeds evenly.
- Warm the ghee and bloom the cardamom until aromatic.
- Add the main ingredient and vegetables, stir for one minute, then pour in the water.
- Cook at a steady simmer until tender and cohesive; stir more often as the mixture thickens.
- Season with rock sugar, rest covered briefly, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian breakfast grain tradition)
Amaranth Cardamom Porridge is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer and use a little extra ghee. Pitta: favor cooling aromatics and moderate sour garnish. Kapha: keep it light, dry, and modestly spiced.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Amaranth Cardamom Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (291g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 92 kcal | 268 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 7.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.6 g | 42.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 4.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | 6.9 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Calcium | 37.2 mg | 108.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.65 mg | 4.81 mg |
| Magnesium | 49.4 mg | 143.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 107.4 mg | 313.1 mg |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 304 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 13 mg |
| Zinc | 0.57 mg | 1.68 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Manganese | 0.67 mg | 1.96 mg |
| Selenium | 3.6 µg | 10.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 11.7 µg | 34.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.76 mg | 2.23 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.20 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 15.5 µg | 45.2 µg |
| Choline | 13.5 mg | 39.5 mg |
