Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Dried coconut | 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 dried coconut 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)
Coconut 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 Coconut Fig Dessert Truffles
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (43g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 427 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 57.0 g | 24.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 2.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | 13.5 g |
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 9.9 g |
| Calcium | 66.8 mg | 28.9 mg |
| Iron | 2.24 mg | 0.97 mg |
| Magnesium | 68.4 mg | 29.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 121.8 mg | 52.7 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 259 mg |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 1.11 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Copper | 0.47 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese | 1.19 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Selenium | 1.0 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.1 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.3 µg | 2.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.79 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 11.6 µg | 5.0 µg |
| Choline | 6.9 mg | 3.0 mg |
