Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Finger millet flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 45 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 75 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 95 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 520 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the finger millet flour finely so it cooks to an even texture.
- Warm half the ghee in a heavy pan and cook the main ingredient slowly until its raw aroma fades.
- Add the water and grated fresh coconut; simmer, stirring often, until absorbed.
- Stir in the jaggery and remaining ghee; cook until the mixture gathers softly from the pan.
- Finish with crushed cardamom and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian halwa and sheera tradition)
Ragi Halwa is a slow-cooked festive sweet, best treated as a modest accompaniment rather than a main meal. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: reduce sweetener and emphasize cardamom. Kapha: take the smallest portion and reduce ghee if preparing at home.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Ragi Halwa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (166g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 203 kcal | 336 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.6 g | 45.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 5.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 15.8 g |
| Calcium | 105.7 mg | 175.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.38 mg | 3.96 mg |
| Magnesium | 47.1 mg | 78.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 62.3 mg | 103.5 mg |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 388 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.77 mg | 1.27 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Manganese | 0.87 mg | 1.45 mg |
| Selenium | 4.4 µg | 7.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 63.6 µg | 105.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 2.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.38 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.2 µg | 2.0 µg |
| Choline | 2.2 mg | 3.7 mg |
