Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Almonds | 210 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Sesame seeds | 100 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Ghee | 28 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 130 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the almonds over low heat until aromatic, then cool slightly.
- Grind or crush it to the texture specified by the style, leaving a little body rather than making a paste.
- Warm the ghee with cardamom and combine it with the jaggery and sesame seeds.
- Mix with the toasted base until the mixture holds when pressed; let it cool enough to handle.
- Shape into 14 small balls and allow them to set before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian laddu tradition)
Almond Sesame Laddu is a compact traditional sweet; one small piece is the intended serving. Vata: take it warm or at room temperature. Pitta: use the lower sweetener amount and cooling cardamom. Kapha: reserve for occasional use and keep the pieces small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Almond Sesame Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (33g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 549 kcal | 184 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 4.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 41.7 g | 14.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | 9.6 g |
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 13.4 g |
| Calcium | 351.1 mg | 117.6 mg |
| Iron | 7.85 mg | 2.63 mg |
| Magnesium | 219.7 mg | 73.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 351.1 mg | 117.6 mg |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 239 mg |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 3.26 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Copper | 1.36 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Manganese | 0.58 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Selenium | 8.2 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 50.1 µg | 16.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 10.92 mg | 3.66 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.20 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.59 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.59 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 45.3 µg | 15.2 µg |
| Choline | 30.1 mg | 10.1 mg |
