Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Amaranth grain | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 600 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Soft dates, chopped | 70 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 28 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 480 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the amaranth grain as appropriate.
- Combine it with the water and simmer until the grain begins to soften.
- Add the unsweetened oat milk and chopped chopped soft dates almonds; continue cooking gently.
- Stir in the cinnamon and sweetener when the porridge is tender and creamy.
- Rest for two minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-porridge adaptation)
Amaranth Date Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Amaranth Date Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (352g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 106 kcal | 372 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 10.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.3 g | 60.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 6.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | 17.4 g |
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 11.1 g |
| Calcium | 100.6 mg | 354.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.42 mg | 4.98 mg |
| Magnesium | 50.3 mg | 177.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 108.1 mg | 380.5 mg |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 473 mg |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 72 mg |
| Zinc | 0.62 mg | 2.17 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Manganese | 0.55 mg | 1.92 mg |
| Selenium | 3.8 µg | 13.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.02 µg | 0.08 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.25 mg | 4.39 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.8 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.31 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 15.7 µg | 55.3 µg |
| Choline | 13.1 mg | 46.2 mg |
