Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Almonds | 210 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Dried apricots | 140 g | Sweet, Sour · Heating |
 Soft dates | 150 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the almonds and dried apricots gently, then cool.
- Grind the toasted ingredients to a coarse meal.
- Work in the soft dates, ghee, and cardamom until the mixture holds when pressed.
- Shape into 12 small pieces with clean hands.
- Rest until set and serve one piece per portion.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international no-egg confection adaptation)
Almond Apricot Dessert Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Almond Apricot Dessert Truffles
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (43g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 419 kcal | 181 kcal |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 47.2 g | 20.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | 15.0 g |
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 10.8 g |
| Calcium | 135.4 mg | 58.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.55 mg | 1.10 mg |
| Magnesium | 134.4 mg | 58.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 228.1 mg | 98.7 mg |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 343 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.54 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Copper | 0.60 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 77.7 µg | 33.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 10.99 mg | 4.75 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.52 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.54 mg | 1.10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 30.4 µg | 13.2 µg |
| Choline | 27.4 mg | 11.9 mg |
