Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sweet potato, diced small | 380 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Pear, diced | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Rolled oats | 160 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Almonds, chopped | 55 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 diced small sweet potato and diced pear 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 almonds 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)
Sweet Potato Pear Crumble 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 Sweet Potato Pear Crumble
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (162g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 190 kcal | 308 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 6.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.9 g | 45.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 12.3 g |
| Calcium | 44.8 mg | 72.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.23 mg | 1.99 mg |
| Magnesium | 51.4 mg | 83.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 116.4 mg | 188.8 mg |
| Potassium | 277 mg | 450 mg |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 38 mg |
| Zinc | 1.00 mg | 1.62 mg |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 0.28 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 306.6 µg | 497.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.71 mg | 2.77 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.8 µg | 4.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.18 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.66 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.8 µg | 24.1 µg |
| Choline | 16.8 mg | 27.3 mg |
