Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour | 280 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 105 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 125 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the chickpea flour 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 chopped almonds.
- 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)
Besan 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 Besan Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (39g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 494 kcal | 192 kcal |
| Protein | 13.0 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 53.6 g | 20.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | 10.8 g |
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 10.1 g |
| Calcium | 60.0 mg | 23.4 mg |
| Iron | 5.28 mg | 2.06 mg |
| Magnesium | 119.5 mg | 46.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 198.8 mg | 77.5 mg |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 282 mg |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 15 mg |
| Zinc | 1.76 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Copper | 0.54 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Manganese | 0.87 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Selenium | 4.4 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 162.6 µg | 63.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.50 mg | 0.97 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.3 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.25 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.14 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 227.6 µg | 88.8 µg |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | 3.0 mg |
