Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sesame seeds | 200 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Prunes | 140 g | Sweet, Sour · 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 sesame seeds and prunes 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 Prune 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 Prune Truffles
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (42g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 406 kcal | 172 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 49.0 g | 20.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 9.9 g |
| Calcium | 407.3 mg | 172.8 mg |
| Iron | 6.30 mg | 2.67 mg |
| Magnesium | 162.3 mg | 68.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 284.9 mg | 120.8 mg |
| Potassium | 581 mg | 246 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 3.27 mg | 1.39 mg |
| Copper | 1.74 mg | 0.74 mg |
| Manganese | 1.10 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 6.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 40.4 µg | 17.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 17.5 µg | 7.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.34 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.67 mg | 1.13 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 44.8 µg | 19.0 µg |
| Choline | 15.5 mg | 6.6 mg |
