Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chia seeds | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 850 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Pear, diced small | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Rolled oats | 80 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 35 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the chia seeds and combine it with the unsweetened almond milk in a heavy pan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently across the base of the pan.
- Add the diced small pear and rolled oats and continue until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the sweetener and cardamom and cook only until dissolved.
- Rest for five minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international lacto-vegetarian pudding adaptation)
Warm Almond Chia Pear Pudding is a softly cooked pudding served in a small portion. 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 Almond Chia Pear Pudding
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (212g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 92 kcal | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.7 g | 29.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 7.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | 11.2 g |
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 163.6 mg | 347.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.05 mg | 2.23 mg |
| Magnesium | 38.3 mg | 81.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 108.6 mg | 230.9 mg |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 198 mg |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 87 mg |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 1.46 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Selenium | 5.7 µg | 12.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 27.5 µg | 58.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.46 mg | 9.49 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.9 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.77 mg | 1.64 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.2 µg | 6.8 µg |
| Choline | 5.5 mg | 11.6 mg |
