Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Dried figs, chopped | 420 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Raisins | 90 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 100 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 28 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
| Water | 500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and chop the chopped dried figs, removing any hard seeds or stems.
- Simmer it with the water until completely soft, then press or blend to a smooth pulp.
- Return the pulp to a heavy pan, add the rock sugar, and cook slowly while stirring.
- When the mixture becomes glossy and jamlike, stir in the ghee and raisins, fennel seeds.
- Finish with cardamom and cinnamon, cool completely, and portion with a clean dry spoon.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (household avaleha-style preserve tradition)
Fig Cardamom Avaleha-Style Preserve is a food-style fruit preserve inspired by the avaleha preparation method; it is not a medicinal formulation. Vata: take a small spoonful with a warm meal. Pitta: keep the spice gentle and portion modest. Kapha: use sparingly because the preparation is concentrated and sweet.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Fig Cardamom Avaleha-Style Preserve
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (71g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 182 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 37.9 g | 27.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | 22.0 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 2.0 g |
| Calcium | 69.3 mg | 49.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.14 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Magnesium | 28.6 mg | 20.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 33.2 mg | 23.7 mg |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 233 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.28 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 20.8 µg | 14.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.1 µg | 4.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.29 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.3 µg | 2.4 µg |
| Choline | 6.4 mg | 4.6 mg |
