Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 170 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Whole cow milk | 1250 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 30 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 65 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Ghee | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or wipe the pearled barley as appropriate and coat it with the ghee in a heavy pan.
- Pour in the milk and bring it slowly to a simmer, stirring across the base of the pan.
- Cook gently until the pearled barley is fully tender and the milk lightly thickens.
- Add the rock sugar and chopped almonds; simmer only until dissolved.
- Crush in the cardamom, rest for five minutes, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian kheer and payasam tradition)
Barley Kheer is a rich milk sweet intended as a small, freshly prepared portion. Vata: serve warm with the stated ghee. Pitta: use less sugar and favor cardamom or saffron. Kapha: take only a small portion and do not serve chilled.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley Kheer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (254g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 123 kcal | 312 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 11.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 42.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 11.3 g |
| Calcium | 110.2 mg | 280.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Magnesium | 30.4 mg | 77.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 121.7 mg | 309.3 mg |
| Potassium | 189 mg | 479 mg |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 83 mg |
| Zinc | 0.73 mg | 1.85 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Selenium | 5.8 µg | 14.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.8 µg | 78.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.59 mg | 1.50 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.67 mg | 1.71 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.2 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Choline | 15.7 mg | 40.0 mg |
