Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened almond milk | 500 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 10 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Pour the unsweetened almond milk into a small heavy pan and warm it slowly.
- Add the green cardamom and fennel seeds and keep the heat low.
- Simmer gently for five minutes, stirring so the liquid does not catch.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the rock sugar.
- Serve warm in small cups.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-drink adaptation)
Cardamom Almond-Milk Warmer is a mild warm beverage rather than a medicinal preparation. 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 Cardamom Almond-Milk Warmer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (257g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 30 kcal | 76 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 10.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 3.2 g |
| Calcium | 172.5 mg | 443.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.41 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.2 mg | 23.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.8 mg | 81.6 mg |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 106 mg |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 149 mg |
| Zinc | 0.21 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Selenium | 0.01 µg | 0.03 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 39.9 µg | 102.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 6.38 mg | 16.40 mg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.10 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Choline | 3.0 mg | 7.8 mg |
