Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Soft dates, pitted and chopped | 420 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Raisins | 140 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Dry ginger | 1.5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Long pepper | 0.5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Jaggery | 80 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 pitted and chopped soft dates, 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, long pepper.
- 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)
Date-Raisin 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 Date-Raisin Avaleha-Style Preserve
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (73g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 185 kcal | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 42.1 g | 30.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | 26.4 g |
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Calcium | 29.3 mg | 21.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.68 mg | 1.23 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.6 mg | 18.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35.4 mg | 25.9 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 308 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 20.4 µg | 15.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.5 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.55 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 6.8 µg | 5.0 µg |
| Choline | 2.9 mg | 2.1 mg |
