Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Buckwheat groats | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 620 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Prunes, chopped | 85 g | Sweet, Sour · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 28 g | Sweet · 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 buckwheat groats as appropriate.
- Combine it with the water and simmer until the grain begins to soften.
- Add the unsweetened oat milk and chopped chopped prunes 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)
Buckwheat Prune 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 Buckwheat Prune Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (363g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 102 kcal | 372 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 10.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18.7 g | 68.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | 16.6 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 9.2 g |
| Calcium | 78.8 mg | 286.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.56 mg | 2.04 mg |
| Magnesium | 46.5 mg | 169.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 74.2 mg | 269.8 mg |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 489 mg |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 73 mg |
| Zinc | 0.54 mg | 1.96 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 0.80 mg |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 µg | 7.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.3 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.66 mg | 2.41 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.2 µg | 15.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.27 mg | 4.61 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 6.7 µg | 24.3 µg |
| Choline | 2.5 mg | 8.9 mg |
