Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Proso millet | 180 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 950 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates, chopped | 70 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 25 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the proso millet 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 chopped soft dates 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)
Almond-Milk Millet Date 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 Almond-Milk Millet Date Pudding
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (204g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 95 kcal | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18.3 g | 37.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | 13.4 g |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Calcium | 136.2 mg | 278.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.74 mg | 1.51 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.8 mg | 50.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 68.8 mg | 140.5 mg |
| Potassium | 91 mg | 186 mg |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 95 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 31.8 µg | 64.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 5.09 mg | 10.41 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.82 mg | 1.68 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 13.6 µg | 27.7 µg |
| Choline | 2.8 mg | 5.6 mg |
