Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened almond milk | 500 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates, chopped | 55 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Pour the unsweetened almond milk into a small heavy pan and warm it slowly.
- Add the chopped soft dates and green cardamom and keep the heat low.
- Simmer gently for five minutes, stirring so the liquid does not catch.
- Remove from the heat and strain if a smooth drink is desired.
- Serve warm in small cups.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-drink adaptation)
Date 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 Date Almond-Milk Warmer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (278g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 46 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.9 g | 24.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | 20.4 g |
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Calcium | 158.3 mg | 440.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.39 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg | 30.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 33.4 mg | 92.9 mg |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 263 mg |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 148 mg |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.08 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 36.9 µg | 102.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 5.90 mg | 16.41 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.19 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.9 µg | 5.2 µg |
| Choline | 3.4 mg | 9.5 mg |
