Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Finger millet flour | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 620 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates, chopped | 70 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 30 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 520 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the finger millet flour as appropriate.
- Combine it with the water and simmer until the grain begins to soften.
- Add the unsweetened almond milk and chopped chopped soft dates 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)
Ragi Date Almond 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 Ragi Date Almond Porridge
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (360g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 80 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 6.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.6 g | 52.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | 18.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 6.8 g |
| Calcium | 128.9 mg | 464.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.84 mg | 3.03 mg |
| Magnesium | 29.6 mg | 106.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.0 mg | 187.5 mg |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 418 mg |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 99 mg |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 1.72 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Manganese | 0.42 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Selenium | 2.1 µg | 7.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 17.8 µg | 64.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.36 mg | 12.11 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 2.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.34 mg | 1.22 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.1 µg | 7.5 µg |
| Choline | 2.7 mg | 9.9 mg |
