Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Beetroot, grated | 340 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Pear, diced | 340 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Rolled oats | 150 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds, chopped | 55 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 34 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Maple syrup | 42 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the grated beetroot and diced pear and spread them in a shallow baking dish.
- Dot with half the ghee and sprinkle over the cinnamon and sweetener.
- Combine the rolled oats and chopped almonds with the remaining ghee and scatter them evenly.
- Bake until the fruit is soft and bubbling and the topping is gently browned.
- Rest for ten minutes and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international baked-fruit dessert adaptation)
Beet Pear Dessert Bake is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. 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 Beet Pear Dessert Bake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (160g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 171 kcal | 275 kcal |
| Protein | 4.0 g | 6.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 23.6 g | 37.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 7.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | 14.3 g |
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 12.3 g |
| Calcium | 38.9 mg | 62.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.24 mg | 2.00 mg |
| Magnesium | 49.1 mg | 78.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 109.4 mg | 175.7 mg |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 422 mg |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 48 mg |
| Zinc | 0.98 mg | 1.58 mg |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Selenium | 4.9 µg | 7.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.7 µg | 49.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.63 mg | 2.62 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.3 µg | 3.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.56 mg | 0.91 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 49.1 µg | 78.8 µg |
| Choline | 14.1 mg | 22.6 mg |
