Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cracked pearl millet | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Dry ginger | 1 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Ghee | 22 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 24 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 980 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the cracked pearl millet and cut the cinnamon and dry ginger 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)
Bajra Winter 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 Bajra Winter Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (313g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 86 kcal | 268 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.1 g | 41.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 6.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 8.7 g |
| Calcium | 11.5 mg | 35.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.33 mg | 4.16 mg |
| Magnesium | 23.9 mg | 74.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.4 mg | 164.0 mg |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 223 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 14 mg |
| Zinc | 0.52 mg | 1.62 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Manganese | 0.28 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Selenium | 5.4 µg | 16.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 19.9 µg | 62.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.7 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.17 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.04 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Choline | 0.5 mg | 1.6 mg |
