Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Rolled oats | 220 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 620 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Apricots, diced | 210 g | Sweet, Sour · Heating |
 Almonds, chopped | 30 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 420 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the rolled oats as appropriate.
- Combine it with the water and simmer until the grain begins to soften.
- Add the unsweetened oat milk and diced apricots, 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)
Warm Apricot Oat 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 Warm Apricot Oat Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (380g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 97 kcal | 369 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 10.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.3 g | 58.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | 13.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 11.3 g |
| Calcium | 79.9 mg | 304.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.84 mg | 3.19 mg |
| Magnesium | 30.4 mg | 115.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80.0 mg | 304.2 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg | 419 mg |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 75 mg |
| Zinc | 0.70 mg | 2.67 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Selenium | 4.9 µg | 18.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 5.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 13.3 µg | 50.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.82 mg | 3.13 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 5.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.34 mg | 1.30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 7.8 µg | 29.6 µg |
| Choline | 8.1 mg | 30.8 mg |
