Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pears, sliced | 560 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Pomegranate arils | 140 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Cooling |
 Rolled oats | 150 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Pistachios, chopped | 55 g | Sweet, Astringent · 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 sliced pears and pomegranate arils 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 pistachios 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 Pomegranate Pear 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 Pomegranate Pear Bake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (163g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 175 kcal | 287 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 5.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 26.2 g | 43.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | 17.5 g |
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 11.8 g |
| Calcium | 26.9 mg | 44.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.03 mg | 1.70 mg |
| Magnesium | 34.5 mg | 56.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 102.3 mg | 167.5 mg |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 364 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.85 mg | 1.40 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Selenium | 5.0 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 6.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 31.1 µg | 51.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.81 mg | 2.97 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.5 µg | 9.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.38 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 17.1 µg | 28.1 µg |
| Choline | 11.0 mg | 18.0 mg |
