Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 170 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 1000 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds, chopped | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 50 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the white rice 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 almonds 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 Rice 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 Rice Pudding
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (209g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 98 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 34.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Calcium | 147.7 mg | 309.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.93 mg | 1.95 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.9 mg | 35.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.7 mg | 110.4 mg |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 128 mg |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 100 mg |
| Zinc | 0.38 mg | 0.80 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Manganese | 0.17 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Selenium | 2.1 µg | 4.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 32.6 µg | 68.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 5.90 mg | 12.36 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.01 µg | 0.03 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.73 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 53.9 µg | 112.9 µg |
| Choline | 4.7 mg | 9.8 mg |
