Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened soy milk | 500 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Turmeric | 1.5 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Pour the unsweetened soy milk into a small heavy pan and warm it slowly.
- Add the turmeric and fresh ginger 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)
Soy Turmeric 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 Soy Turmeric Warmer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (257g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 51 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.3 g | 13.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | 10.4 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 5.0 g |
| Calcium | 136.7 mg | 351.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.64 mg | 1.65 mg |
| Magnesium | 1.0 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 379 mg |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 126 mg |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 5.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.0 mg | 18.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.47 mg | 6.35 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.04 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.19 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.21 mg | 8.26 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.2 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Choline | 0.4 mg | 1.1 mg |
