Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chestnuts, roasted and milled fine | 130 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Whole cow milk, warmed | 780 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock sugar, finely crushed | 45 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom, freshly ground | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Pistachios, thinly sliced | 22 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Finish the listed preparation for the chestnuts, green cardamom, and pistachios before lighting the burner, and keep each addition ready in the order it will be used.
- Whisk the chestnut meal into a small portion of warmed milk until perfectly smooth. Whisk for 30 seconds, scraping the bottom and corners until no dry pockets or lumps remain.
- Pour the slurry into the remaining milk and simmer slowly, stirring the base as it thickens. Maintain medium-low heat for 12–14 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until the aroma is rounded and the stated texture is reached.
- Remove the pudding from direct heat, dissolve the crushed rock sugar, and garnish with cardamom and pistachios. Leave the pan off the flame for 5 minutes, then taste and correct the final balance before serving at the stated temperature.
- Rest Vrat Chestnut Milk Pudding 7 minutes covered off the burner; check the final consistency and serve it warm without prolonged holding.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Chestnut thickens this fruit-free festival milk pudding naturally Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal feels dry. Pitta: keep the sharp spices modest and favor coriander or fennel. Kapha: take a small portion and use less sweetener.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Vrat Chestnut Milk Pudding
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (244g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 112 kcal | 274 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 8.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.1 g | 39.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | 24.5 g |
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 9.5 g |
| Calcium | 105.0 mg | 257.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.24 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.1 mg | 41.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 106.1 mg | 259.6 mg |
| Potassium | 224 mg | 547 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 75 mg |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 1.16 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese | 0.08 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg | 4.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 8.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 26.2 µg | 64.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.68 mg | 1.68 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.3 µg | 3.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.29 mg | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.4 µg | 25.6 µg |
| Choline | 14.4 mg | 35.2 mg |
