Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Puffed or cooked-dry millet | 300 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Peanuts, chopped | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Sesame seeds | 45 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Ghee | 34 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 48 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the puffed or cooked-dry millet, cinnamon, and chopped peanuts, sesame seeds.
- Warm the ghee with the jaggery just until fluid.
- Fold the warm mixture through the dry ingredients until lightly coated.
- Spread on a tray and bake, stirring twice, until dry and gently toasted.
- Cool completely before storing; serve a small portion with warm plant milk.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international granola adaptation)
Millet Peanut Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. 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 Peanut Granola
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (64g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 460 kcal | 299 kcal |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 8.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 56.3 g | 36.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 4.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Total Fat | 21.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Calcium | 116.6 mg | 75.7 mg |
| Iron | 4.85 mg | 3.14 mg |
| Magnesium | 132.2 mg | 85.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 286.8 mg | 186.0 mg |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 243 mg |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 2.25 mg | 1.46 mg |
| Copper | 0.99 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Manganese | 1.56 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Selenium | 5.8 µg | 3.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 55.1 µg | 35.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.73 mg | 1.12 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.2 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.42 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.21 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.22 mg | 3.38 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 99.2 µg | 64.3 µg |
| Choline | 12.8 mg | 8.3 mg |
