Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Semolina vermicelli | 180 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Whole cow milk | 1200 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Raisins | 35 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 75 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Ghee | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or wipe the semolina vermicelli as appropriate and coat it with the ghee in a heavy pan.
- Pour in the milk and bring it slowly to a simmer, stirring across the base of the pan.
- Cook gently until the semolina vermicelli is fully tender and the milk lightly thickens.
- Add the rock sugar and raisins; simmer only until dissolved.
- Crush in the cardamom, rest for five minutes, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian kheer and payasam tradition)
Seviyan Kheer is a rich milk sweet intended as a small, freshly prepared portion. Vata: serve warm with the stated ghee. Pitta: use less sugar and favor cardamom or saffron. Kapha: take only a small portion and do not serve chilled.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Seviyan Kheer
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (249g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 123 kcal | 308 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 10.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19.1 g | 47.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 8.1 g |
| Calcium | 102.1 mg | 255.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.1 mg | 40.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 99.5 mg | 248.7 mg |
| Potassium | 165 mg | 412 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 77 mg |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Selenium | 1.6 µg | 4.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.1 µg | 75.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.50 mg | 1.24 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.6 µg | 21.6 µg |
| Choline | 14.4 mg | 35.9 mg |
