Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole cow milk | 500 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Dried figs, soaked and chopped | 60 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Place the milk in a small heavy pan and bring it slowly to a gentle simmer.
- Add the soaked and chopped dried figs and cook on low heat for five minutes.
- Stir in the rock sugar and continue only until the flavor is integrated.
- Crush in the cardamom, strain if a smooth drink is desired, and pour into warmed cups.
- Serve warm and freshly prepared.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Ayurvedic spiced-milk tradition)
Fig Milk is a rich warm milk preparation for an occasional small serving. Vata: serve warm and retain the full milk richness. Pitta: favor saffron or cardamom and use little sweetener. Kapha: take a half portion and avoid serving it cold.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Fig Milk
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (284g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 89 kcal | 253 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.3 g | 35.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | 30.4 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Calcium | 125.9 mg | 358.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.24 mg | 0.68 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.1 mg | 51.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 96.1 mg | 273.5 mg |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 585 mg |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 98 mg |
| Zinc | 0.45 mg | 1.29 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg | 5.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 28.1 µg | 80.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 5.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.16 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.9 µg | 2.7 µg |
| Choline | 17.3 mg | 49.2 mg |
