Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened almond milk | 500 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Saffron strands | 0.15 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · 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 saffron strands 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 stir in the rock sugar.
- Serve warm in small cups.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-drink adaptation)
Saffron 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 Saffron Almond-Milk Warmer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (255g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 28 kcal | 71 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 9.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.06 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 168.1 mg | 429.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.32 mg | 0.81 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.4 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 29.8 mg | 76.1 mg |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 84 mg |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 148 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Selenium | 0.01 µg | 0.03 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 40.1 µg | 102.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 6.42 mg | 16.40 mg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.07 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.03 µg | 0.07 µg |
| Choline | 3.0 mg | 7.7 mg |
