Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Dry ginger | 2 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Almonds, chopped | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 95 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 100 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 520 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the chickpea flour finely so it cooks to an even texture.
- Warm half the ghee in a heavy pan and cook the main ingredient slowly until its raw aroma fades.
- Add the water and dry ginger, chopped almonds; simmer, stirring often, until absorbed.
- Stir in the jaggery and remaining ghee; cook until the mixture gathers softly from the pan.
- Finish with crushed cardamom and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (North Indian besan sheera tradition)
Besan sheera is a warming, energy-dense household sweet; this recipe makes no postpartum or therapeutic claim. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: reduce dry ginger. Kapha: take a very small portion.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Besan Sheera
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (168g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 241 kcal | 407 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 11.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25.5 g | 43.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | 20.8 g |
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 21.8 g |
| Calcium | 31.4 mg | 53.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.52 mg | 4.26 mg |
| Magnesium | 60.4 mg | 102.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100.7 mg | 170.1 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 591 mg |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 0.90 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Copper | 0.28 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Manganese | 0.52 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 3.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.03 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 79.3 µg | 133.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.31 mg | 2.21 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.1 µg | 5.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.60 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 114.0 µg | 192.6 µg |
| Choline | 4.0 mg | 6.7 mg |
