Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened oat milk | 500 g | Sweet · Neutral |
 Dried figs, soaked and chopped | 55 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Pour the unsweetened oat milk into a small heavy pan and warm it slowly.
- Add the soaked and chopped dried figs 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)
Fig Oat-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 Fig Oat-Milk Warmer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (278g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 68 kcal | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.3 g | 31.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | 18.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 6.1 g |
| Calcium | 156.1 mg | 434.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.41 mg | 1.15 mg |
| Magnesium | 14.3 mg | 39.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 24.9 mg | 69.3 mg |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 238 mg |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 110 mg |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg | 3.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.37 mg | 1.02 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.9 µg | 8.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.11 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.7 µg | 7.5 µg |
| Choline | 3.4 mg | 9.3 mg |
