Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sunflower seeds | 210 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Dried apricots | 140 g | Sweet, Sour · Heating |
 Soft dates | 150 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the sunflower seeds and dried apricots 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)
Sunflower Apricot 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 Sunflower Apricot Truffles
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (43g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 414 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 46.8 g | 20.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | 14.6 g |
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 10.6 g |
| Calcium | 58.5 mg | 25.3 mg |
| Iron | 3.16 mg | 1.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 153.0 mg | 66.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 304.6 mg | 131.7 mg |
| Potassium | 766 mg | 331 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 2.23 mg | 0.96 mg |
| Copper | 0.88 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 0.91 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Selenium | 22.9 µg | 9.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 78.9 µg | 34.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 16.18 mg | 7.00 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.62 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.18 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.44 mg | 1.92 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.63 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 100.0 µg | 43.3 µg |
| Choline | 28.6 mg | 12.4 mg |
