Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Brown rice | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 620 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Raisins | 45 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Walnuts, chopped | 30 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 600 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the brown rice as appropriate.
- Combine it with the water and simmer until the grain begins to soften.
- Add the unsweetened oat milk and raisins, chopped walnuts; 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)
Brown Rice Raisin 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 Brown Rice Raisin Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (384g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 97 kcal | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 6.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.8 g | 64.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | 15.1 g |
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 10.3 g |
| Calcium | 69.7 mg | 267.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.46 mg | 1.78 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.2 mg | 93.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 62.2 mg | 238.8 mg |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 303 mg |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 77 mg |
| Zinc | 0.46 mg | 1.75 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 1.96 mg |
| Selenium | 3.2 µg | 12.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.08 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.1 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.02 mg | 3.93 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.8 µg | 3.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.99 mg | 3.82 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 6.0 µg | 23.1 µg |
| Choline | 4.7 mg | 17.9 mg |
