Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Walnuts | 210 g | Sweet, 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 walnuts 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)
Walnut Prune 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 Walnut Prune Dessert Truffles
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (43g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 442 kcal | 191 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 44.6 g | 19.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | 12.8 g |
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 13.0 g |
| Calcium | 63.4 mg | 27.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.75 mg | 0.76 mg |
| Magnesium | 87.9 mg | 38.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 177.0 mg | 76.5 mg |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 246 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 1.47 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Copper | 0.78 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 1.52 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 40.1 µg | 17.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 9.77 mg | 4.23 mg |
| Vitamin K | 18.2 µg | 7.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.17 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.33 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 46.2 µg | 20.0 µg |
| Choline | 21.2 mg | 9.2 mg |
