Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cracked barley | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 620 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Raisins | 45 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 520 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the cracked barley as appropriate.
- Combine it with the water and simmer until the grain begins to soften.
- Add the unsweetened almond milk and raisins, chopped 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)
Barley Raisin Almond 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 Barley Raisin Almond Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (365g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 91 kcal | 332 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 9.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.8 g | 57.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | 14.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 7.8 g |
| Calcium | 87.9 mg | 321.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.90 mg | 3.28 mg |
| Magnesium | 31.0 mg | 113.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 66.7 mg | 243.7 mg |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 464 mg |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 105 mg |
| Zinc | 0.58 mg | 2.13 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 1.20 mg |
| Selenium | 5.8 µg | 21.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 17.6 µg | 64.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.46 mg | 12.64 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.83 mg | 3.04 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 4.2 µg | 15.3 µg |
| Choline | 2.6 mg | 9.4 mg |
