Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh figs, halved | 620 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Walnuts, chopped | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Rolled oats | 120 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 halved fresh figs and spread them in a shallow baking dish.
- Dot with half the ghee and sprinkle over the cinnamon and sweetener.
- Combine the chopped walnuts and rolled oats 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)
Warm Fig Walnut 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 Warm Fig Walnut Bake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (151g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 211 kcal | 319 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 5.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 26.7 g | 40.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | 21.6 g |
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 17.0 g |
| Calcium | 47.6 mg | 72.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.13 mg | 1.70 mg |
| Magnesium | 46.6 mg | 70.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 98.4 mg | 148.9 mg |
| Potassium | 261 mg | 395 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.96 mg | 1.46 mg |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Manganese | 0.60 mg | 0.91 mg |
| Selenium | 4.5 µg | 6.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 36.4 µg | 55.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.60 mg | 3.94 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.1 µg | 6.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.54 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 18.1 µg | 27.3 µg |
| Choline | 13.4 mg | 20.2 mg |
