Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened almond milk | 500 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Turmeric | 1.5 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Cinnamon | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Black pepper | 0.2 g | Pungent · Heating |
 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 turmeric and cinnamon and black pepper 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)
Turmeric 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 Turmeric Almond-Milk Warmer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (256g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 29 kcal | 73 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.8 g | 9.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 169.4 mg | 434.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.46 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.6 mg | 19.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30.3 mg | 77.7 mg |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 97 mg |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 148 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Selenium | 0.04 µg | 0.10 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 40.0 µg | 102.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 6.44 mg | 16.51 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.08 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.08 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Choline | 3.2 mg | 8.2 mg |
