Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Almonds | 140 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Walnuts | 100 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Dried figs, chopped | 110 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Soft dates, pitted | 220 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the almonds over low heat until aromatic, then cool slightly.
- Grind or crush it to the texture specified by the style, leaving a little body rather than making a paste.
- Warm the ghee with cardamom and combine it with the soft dates and walnuts, chopped dried figs.
- Mix with the toasted base until the mixture holds when pressed; let it cool enough to handle.
- Shape into 14 small balls and allow them to set before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian laddu tradition)
Dry Fruit Ladoo (No Sugar) is a compact traditional sweet; one small piece is the intended serving. Vata: take it warm or at room temperature. Pitta: use the lower sweetener amount and cooling cardamom. Kapha: reserve for occasional use and keep the pieces small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Dry Fruit Ladoo (No Sugar)
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (42g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 438 kcal | 184 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 47.4 g | 19.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | 14.4 g |
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 11.3 g |
| Calcium | 125.9 mg | 53.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.16 mg | 0.91 mg |
| Magnesium | 122.3 mg | 51.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 206.8 mg | 87.0 mg |
| Potassium | 618 mg | 260 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.56 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Copper | 0.66 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Manganese | 0.63 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 25.8 µg | 10.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 9.85 mg | 4.15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.6 µg | 2.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.35 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.65 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 38.5 µg | 16.2 µg |
| Choline | 25.0 mg | 10.5 mg |
