Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cashews | 210 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Dried figs | 140 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Soft dates | 150 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the cashews and dried figs 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)
Cashew Fig 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 Cashew Fig Dessert Truffles
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (43g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 419 kcal | 181 kcal |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 52.3 g | 22.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | 14.4 g |
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Calcium | 74.1 mg | 32.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.30 mg | 1.43 mg |
| Magnesium | 136.4 mg | 59.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 234.7 mg | 101.5 mg |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 261 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 2.54 mg | 1.10 mg |
| Copper | 1.04 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium | 5.8 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.1 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.58 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 19.3 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.10 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 35.8 µg | 15.5 µg |
| Choline | 31.5 mg | 13.6 mg |
