Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Apples, peeled and chopped | 700 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Raisins | 70 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Dry ginger | 1 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Jaggery | 160 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 28 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and chop the peeled and chopped apples, removing any hard seeds or stems.
- Simmer it with the water until completely soft, then press or blend to a smooth pulp.
- Return the pulp to a heavy pan, add the jaggery, and cook slowly while stirring.
- When the mixture becomes glossy and jamlike, stir in the ghee and raisins, dry ginger.
- Finish with cardamom and cinnamon, cool completely, and portion with a clean dry spoon.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (household avaleha-style preserve tradition)
Apple Spice Avaleha-Style Preserve is a food-style fruit preserve inspired by the avaleha preparation method; it is not a medicinal formulation. Vata: take a small spoonful with a warm meal. Pitta: keep the spice gentle and portion modest. Kapha: use sparingly because the preparation is concentrated and sweet.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Apple Spice Avaleha-Style Preserve
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (91g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 101 kcal | 92 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20.7 g | 18.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 1.8 g |
| Calcium | 16.9 mg | 15.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.50 mg | 1.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.1 mg | 11.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 11.8 mg | 10.8 mg |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 191 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.09 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 17.7 µg | 16.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.2 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.08 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.02 µg | 0.02 µg |
| Choline | 2.9 mg | 2.7 mg |
