Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole cow milk | 500 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Soft dates | 70 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Place the milk in a small heavy pan and bring it slowly to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cardamom and cook on low heat for five minutes.
- Stir in the soft dates and continue only until the flavor is integrated.
- Crush in the cardamom, strain if a smooth drink is desired, and pour into warmed cups.
- Serve warm and freshly prepared.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Ayurvedic spiced-milk tradition)
Date Milk is a rich warm milk preparation for an occasional small serving. Vata: serve warm and retain the full milk richness. Pitta: favor saffron or cardamom and use little sweetener. Kapha: take a half portion and avoid serving it cold.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Date Milk
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (285g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 89 kcal | 253 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 9.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.4 g | 38.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 2.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | 34.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 8.2 g |
| Calcium | 113.2 mg | 323.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.15 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.2 mg | 46.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 96.4 mg | 275.1 mg |
| Potassium | 214 mg | 610 mg |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 96 mg |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 µg | 5.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.09 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 28.0 µg | 80.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.25 mg | 0.71 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.3 µg | 6.6 µg |
| Choline | 16.4 mg | 46.7 mg |
