Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Peanuts | 270 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Sesame seeds | 45 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Ghee | 22 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 135 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the peanuts 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 jaggery and sesame seeds.
- 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)
Peanut Jaggery Laddu 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 Peanut Jaggery Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (33g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 529 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 16.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 39.6 g | 13.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | 10.1 g |
| Total Fat | 37.5 g | 12.7 g |
| Calcium | 169.1 mg | 57.1 mg |
| Iron | 7.17 mg | 2.42 mg |
| Magnesium | 149.8 mg | 50.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280.7 mg | 94.8 mg |
| Potassium | 749 mg | 253 mg |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 2.73 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Copper | 1.04 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Manganese | 1.40 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Selenium | 7.4 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 39.1 µg | 13.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.91 mg | 1.66 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.44 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.32 mg | 2.47 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 146.2 µg | 49.4 µg |
| Choline | 33.4 mg | 11.3 mg |
