Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Quinoa | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 950 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Additional cinnamon | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 48 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the quinoa 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 additional cinnamon 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 Quinoa 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 Quinoa Pudding
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (196g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 109 kcal | 214 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18.3 g | 36.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | 11.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 5.5 g |
| Calcium | 133.2 mg | 261.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.89 mg | 1.74 mg |
| Magnesium | 36.7 mg | 72.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 86.0 mg | 169.2 mg |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 200 mg |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 70 mg |
| Zinc | 0.63 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 5.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.2 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.44 mg | 2.83 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.28 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 29.7 µg | 58.4 µg |
| Choline | 12.3 mg | 24.2 mg |
