Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Popped amaranth | 210 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Sesame seeds | 60 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Jaggery | 155 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the popped amaranth and sesame seeds gently, then cool.
- Grind the toasted ingredients to a coarse meal.
- Work in the jaggery, 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)
Amaranth Jaggery Dessert Squares 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 Amaranth Jaggery Dessert Squares
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (37g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 423 kcal | 156 kcal |
| Protein | 9.0 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 68.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | 12.6 g |
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 5.2 g |
| Calcium | 235.9 mg | 87.3 mg |
| Iron | 9.44 mg | 3.49 mg |
| Magnesium | 189.7 mg | 70.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 356.0 mg | 131.7 mg |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 249 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 2.56 mg | 0.95 mg |
| Copper | 0.80 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Manganese | 1.97 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Selenium | 13.5 µg | 5.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 34.1 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.94 mg | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.16 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.05 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.39 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 51.9 µg | 19.2 µg |
| Choline | 37.4 mg | 13.8 mg |
