Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Proso millet | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 620 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Peach, diced | 220 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Heating |
 Almonds, chopped | 30 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 proso millet as appropriate.
- Combine it with the water and simmer until the grain begins to soften.
- Add the unsweetened oat milk and diced peach, 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)
Millet Peach 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 Millet Peach Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (398g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 92 kcal | 365 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.2 g | 60.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | 13.1 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 10.0 g |
| Calcium | 69.5 mg | 276.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.61 mg | 2.44 mg |
| Magnesium | 25.7 mg | 102.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 58.9 mg | 234.4 mg |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 295 mg |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 75 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg | 1.58 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg | 1.02 mg |
| Selenium | 1.0 µg | 4.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 3.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.2 µg | 8.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.73 mg | 2.89 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.1 µg | 4.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.86 mg | 3.41 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.1 µg | 56.2 µg |
| Choline | 2.6 mg | 10.4 mg |
