Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sesame seeds | 220 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Almonds | 60 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Soft dates | 200 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the sesame seeds and almonds 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)
Sesame Date 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 Sesame Date Dessert Truffles
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (41g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 470 kcal | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 43.1 g | 17.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Total Fat | 32.0 g | 13.3 g |
| Calcium | 478.6 mg | 199.0 mg |
| Iron | 7.30 mg | 3.04 mg |
| Magnesium | 206.0 mg | 85.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 359.3 mg | 149.4 mg |
| Potassium | 557 mg | 232 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 3.95 mg | 1.64 mg |
| Copper | 2.02 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Manganese | 1.14 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Selenium | 16.6 µg | 6.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.3 µg | 12.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.11 mg | 1.29 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.38 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.28 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.94 mg | 1.22 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.43 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 57.0 µg | 23.7 µg |
| Choline | 20.9 mg | 8.7 mg |
