Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sesame seeds, ground | 220 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Almond meal | 100 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Dry ginger | 1 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Ghee | 65 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery, grated | 75 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Warm the ghee in a heavy pan and add the ground sesame seeds.
- Roast over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes aromatic and evenly golden.
- Add the almond meal, dry ginger and cook for two more minutes.
- Remove from the heat, cool until merely warm, and mix in the jaggery and cardamom.
- Break up any clumps and serve one small spoonful at a time.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (North Indian panjiri tradition)
Sesame Almond Panjiri is a dry roasted flour-and-ghee sweet traditionally served in small spoonfuls. Vata: take with warm milk if suitable. Pitta: moderate ghee and warming spice. Kapha: use a very small portion and reduce sweetener.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Sesame Almond Panjiri
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (46g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 589 kcal | 272 kcal |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 31.9 g | 14.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | 7.7 g |
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 22.7 g |
| Calcium | 536.9 mg | 248.1 mg |
| Iron | 9.59 mg | 4.43 mg |
| Magnesium | 239.9 mg | 110.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 405.9 mg | 187.5 mg |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 256 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 4.50 mg | 2.08 mg |
| Copper | 2.18 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Manganese | 1.30 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Selenium | 16.9 µg | 7.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.05 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 118.2 µg | 54.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 5.69 mg | 2.63 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.2 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.39 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.38 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.96 mg | 1.37 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 58.1 µg | 26.9 µg |
| Choline | 26.7 mg | 12.3 mg |
