Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Amaranth grain | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 620 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Pear, diced | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Pistachios, chopped | 28 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 20 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 almond milk and diced pear, chopped pistachios; 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 Pear 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 Pear Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (397g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 82 kcal | 326 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 9.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.6 g | 53.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | 13.7 g |
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 9.0 g |
| Calcium | 94.0 mg | 373.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.27 mg | 5.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 40.5 mg | 161.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 99.1 mg | 394.1 mg |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 465 mg |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 99 mg |
| Zinc | 0.52 mg | 2.07 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 2.03 mg |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg | 10.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 16.6 µg | 66.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.58 mg | 14.22 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 2.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.20 mg | 0.81 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 13.2 µg | 52.6 µg |
| Choline | 11.6 mg | 46.1 mg |
