Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Finger millet flour | 160 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Unsweetened oat milk | 900 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Soft dates, chopped | 70 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the finger millet flour 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 soft dates 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 Ragi Date 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 Ragi Date Pudding
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (191g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 104 kcal | 199 kcal |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19.8 g | 38.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | 13.9 g |
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Calcium | 174.5 mg | 334.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.88 mg | 1.69 mg |
| Magnesium | 29.4 mg | 56.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 48.8 mg | 93.5 mg |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 224 mg |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 66 mg |
| Zinc | 0.52 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 0.90 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 6.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.2 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.31 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.31 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.7 µg | 5.2 µg |
| Choline | 1.9 mg | 3.7 mg |
