Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cracked barley | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 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 | 950 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the cracked barley and cut the cinnamon 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)
Barley Cinnamon 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 Barley Cinnamon Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (304g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 85 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.6 g | 47.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 9.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 5.4 g |
| Calcium | 12.6 mg | 38.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.84 mg | 2.56 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.0 mg | 79.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 49.3 mg | 149.8 mg |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 267 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 18 mg |
| Zinc | 0.53 mg | 1.61 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Manganese | 0.41 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Selenium | 6.9 µg | 20.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 11.4 µg | 34.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.85 mg | 2.58 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.5 µg | 10.6 µg |
| Choline | 0.4 mg | 1.1 mg |
