Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Plain puffed rice | 160 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 135 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 12 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 35 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the plain puffed rice separately until aromatic, then set aside.
- Grease a flat tray lightly with part of the ghee.
- Melt the jaggery with the water over low heat and cook until a drop firms when placed in cool water.
- Remove from the heat, quickly fold in the toasted ingredients and remaining ghee, and spread the mixture on the tray.
- Mark into 12 small pieces while warm, then cool completely before separating the bars.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian chikki and jaggery-bar tradition)
Murmura Chikki is a crisp jaggery-bound sweet; one small piece is sufficient. Vata: choose a freshly made piece and avoid a very hard texture. Pitta: use the smallest piece and do not add warming spice. Kapha: reserve for occasional use despite the light crisp texture.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Murmura Chikki
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (28g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 370 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 80.7 g | 23.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | 10.7 g |
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Calcium | 34.8 mg | 9.9 mg |
| Iron | 19.17 mg | 5.46 mg |
| Magnesium | 39.4 mg | 11.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 53.8 mg | 15.3 mg |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 133 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.64 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese | 0.70 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Selenium | 4.9 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.5 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.09 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.22 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.84 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 16.51 mg | 4.71 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.9 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Choline | 0.8 mg | 0.2 mg |
