Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Amaranth grain | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 950 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Dried figs, chopped | 75 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 25 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the amaranth grain and combine it with the unsweetened oat milk in a heavy pan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently across the base of the pan.
- Add the chopped dried figs 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)
Oat-Milk Amaranth Fig 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 Oat-Milk Amaranth Fig Pudding
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (205g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 114 kcal | 234 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19.7 g | 40.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | 13.9 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Calcium | 153.1 mg | 314.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.41 mg | 2.89 mg |
| Magnesium | 46.8 mg | 95.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 101.1 mg | 207.4 mg |
| Potassium | 131 mg | 268 mg |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 71 mg |
| Zinc | 0.61 mg | 1.26 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Selenium | 3.9 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.86 mg | 1.77 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.1 µg | 4.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.22 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.1 µg | 28.9 µg |
| Choline | 12.7 mg | 26.1 mg |
